UX/UI portfolio · 2026
With a foundation in technology, design, and hospitality, I focus on building engaging and intuitive experiences for everyone.
1
↗
Connecting through community
Lead UX/UI Designer
A mobile-first social application designed to bridge the gap between creative isolation and community collaboration.
2
↗
Travel Made Easier for Everyone
Senior Product Designer (University of Denver Collaboration)
Simplifying collective travel through strategic mobile design and seamless end-to-end user journeys.
3
↗
Modernizing the USDA
Lead Product Designer
Transforming a fragmented government portal into an intuitive, accessible digital ecosystem through information architecture and Atomic Design.
About
I’m Garrett, a UX/UI designer and technical specialist with an eclectic background.
Where messy discovery becomes a clearer experience: mapping what users need, prototyping the right level of fidelity for all levels, building systems that make future decisions easier.
CV snapshot
🌎 ReL Experience
6+ years across user research, interface design, prototyping, and cross-functional delivery.
✏️ Core tools
Figma, rapid prototyping, design systems, information architecture, HTML/CSS/(JS fundamentals).
😃 Strengths
Discovery synthesis, service flows, interaction patterns, stakeholder storytelling, and usability-first polish.
🙃 Fun JOB Fact 1/5
Hospitality internship with American Cruise Lines. 8 weeks on the Mississippi managing the onboard lodging/faculties.
📚 Education
UX/UI Design & Front-End Dev Certificate, University of Denver Bootcamp, plus 200+ hours of hands-on product design and front-end development.
Graphic Design, BFA, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, with 6+ publications in photography, graphic illustrations, fashion editorials, and more.
🙃 Fun JOB Fact 2/5
River guide on the Arkansas River. Spending the seasons guiding passenger down class 3-5 rapids.
Available for Design work: Contract, Consultations, Full-Time
Email Garrett
↗