Software built to scale—designed to feel intuitive


Software should meet high technical standards—and make sense to the people using it.

Take a look at some recent client work

KarmaCheck - Design System Creation / Component Infrastructure
Founding User Experience and Product Designer. FIGMA | NOTION | TAILWINDUI | React

KarmaCheck

At KarmaCheck, I led UX design, architecting a scalable design system rooted in atomic principles. The system now underpins the platform's credentialing services across industries.

Apple - Human Interface Guidelines / Brand Evangelist
Represented Human Interface Guideline standards while training companies how to improve their product's efficacy. HIG | Sketch | Swift | React

Apple

At Apple, I partnered with global brands to advance solutions to core UX challenges. As a design evangelist, I focused on shaping systems and experiences at scale.

Probable Futures - Conservations through innovation / Interface Guideline Creation
Represented Human Interface Guideline standards with brands for product improvement. HIG | Sketch | Swift | React

Probable Futures

Leveraging a custom LLM - Using Ai to help provide insight into the effects of global warming.

Illuscio - End to End Branding / Interface Guideline Creation
Created new branding and framework for web, VR, AR. Authored new user interface guidelines. Substance 3-D | Figma | React

Illuscio

A team of former Pixar founders launched a project centered around augmented reality imaging. They needed both an interface guideline and a complete branding system.

Lloyd's Register - Lead UX / Front End Manager
Designed, coded, managed global marine navigation systems. Material UI | Figma | React

Lloyd's Register / One Ocean

Five years ago we introduced a new paradigm to the marine industry leader's digital navigation division. Designed oceanic navigation systems optimized for routing and safety.

Epsilon - System Redesign / Refactor
Designed / coded new B2B workflow. Material UI | Figma | React

Epsilon

Designing a new B2B design system and workflow for clients interested in behavioral and pattern tracking tracking behavioral trends over time. The goal was to streamline and modernize complex workflows.

Designing Scalable, User-Centered Digital Solutions Informed by Technical Expertise.

I specialize in designing scalable user experiences for complex systems, informed by a foundation in engineering and 20 years of product design. My work spans fintech, healthcare, and security—where usability and structure are critical.

Joel Manning smiling with his dog Tuna

MANAGEMENT

Leading with empathy and strategic planning to drive successful project outcomes and team growth.

DESIGN

Crafting intuitive user experiences through thoughtful design principles and creative innovation.

ENGINEERING

Building robust, scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

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