LET'S MAKE SOMETHING
I’m a designer, creative problem-solver, and
connection enthusiast based in Minneapolis.
My Philosophy
“Listen compassionately. Innovate boldly. And don’t leave anyone behind.”
I believe that user-centered design comes from empathy, which ultimately means putting yourself in the other person’s shoes. I do that by asking questions and actively listening. Sometimes that means hearing the things they’re not saying as much as the things they are saying. When a client tells me what they want, I’m also listening for what they’re saying they need, even if it’s not being directly expressed.
Once I know what they need, it’s time to problem-solve. It’s time to answer the questions they didn’t know they were asking. It’s time to push that envelope, using my experience and intuition to know how far is too far (because nobody wants to alienate their users).
By combining empathy with bold, smart design sense, and inclusivity, we can make a piece of software that is meaningful, effective, and delightful for everyone.
Testimonials
“He has amazing UX, graphic, technical, and leadership skills. Grahame was a positive mentor and leader as well. He has guided me throughout different projects and gave constructive feedback. He's an excellent team player and has a high standard for quality and consistency.”
Christina Nhep
UX Designer, US Bank
“Grahame has been an amazing partner as we build out the Supplier Diversity portal and web-pages. He is a very thoughtful collaborator and took our vision and created web-pages that are far, far beyond our expectations. The web-pages are really impressive and even garnered special notice from our external vendor. The vendor's representative stated 'this is the best page we've seen, very clean and great use of white spaces'. We are so proud of Grahame's work and very lucky that we have had the opportunity to work with him!!”
Audra Jechorek
Corporate Communications, Allianz
“Grahame, you're a standout teammate. I owe you my deepest thanks for lending your voice to our series of IVA suite web videos. Yet, for this project and all the others we've logged this year, what I truly value is *how* you help: With graciousness and enthusiasm, quality and pride. I'm so grateful to have your expertise with each digital tactic we create. Thank you for being a source of positivity and authenticity. I appreciate you!”
Molly Augustin
Content Writer, Yamamoto