Design Systems & Accessibility

The big picture is made up of small details. I sweat the small stuff to design end-to-end experiences that feel trustworthy and crafted, without losing sight of the larger strategy and goals.

 
 

Hello! I’m Julian.

Based in Vancouver, BC, I’m a product designer with a keen interest in Design Systems. For the past few years I’ve delved deep into designing for e-commerce, clean energy and finance spaces.

Experience summary

  • 15+ years working agency and product side.

  • Experience in clean energy, eCommerce, investor relations, blockchain, and designing for web and native platforms.

  • Experience designing in agile, iterative product-family workflows.

Asset skills and contributions

  • Strive for business goals while being empathetic to customers

  • Cultivate strong relationships with product managers, business analysts, engineers, QA, data analysts, and stakeholders. 

  • Continuously contribute to and advocate for my community of practice.

Check out my full CV on LinkedIn or send me an email.

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Some great people with kind words

 

“Julian brings a wealth of interests, experiences and cultural references to his work. He’s a proper designer’s designer, with the driest sense of humour this side of Montreal. But don’t ask him about his classic 2-door Jetta unless you’ve got a few days to spare.”

Simon Hardy,
Founder, Let’s Untangle It

“I’ve had the great pleasure of working closely with Julian on a number of projects of different sizes. He’s a very easy person to work with – has an excellent sense of humour and cares deeply about his work. When we hit a technical roadblock, he always negotiates a solution that works for both XD and dev. He’s good at solving specific problems while keeping the bigger picture in mind – and above all he’s flexible where flexibility is needed.”

Ben Keen,
Senior Engineer at Best Buy Canada

“Julian builds around a strong brand presence and while pushing creative boundaries, always stays true to this foundation. He’s articulate in his work, fluid through a multitude of mediums, and has a knack for bringing people together. A solid person to have on any team.”

Rod Hsu,
Former President at nTrust

Apart from all that

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking, camping, and getting my hands dirty on anything with wheels.