About

Sam was born in Providence, RI and enjoys visual and audio works from great designers and artists alike. In his off time he enjoys exploring the city, being out and nature and finding the beauty in the world.

He currently works at Group 1001 as a Lead Designer / Front-End Developer on contract but is open to full-time opportunity if it seems like the right fit.

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Primary Focus ↓

What I do and how I do it.

UX Design

Product Design for Nike (in collaboration with The Program)

  • User research & testing – Conduct usability testing, gather insights, and iterate on designs to enhance user experience and accessibility.

  • Wireframing & prototyping – Develop low- and high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualize and validate user flows.

  • Information architecture & navigation – Structure intuitive site maps and navigation systems to improve usability and reduce friction.

  • Interaction & UI design – Craft engaging, user-friendly interfaces with a focus on accessibility, responsiveness, and seamless interactions.

UI DESIGN

Marketing Website, OpenSesame (case study can be seen here)

  • Component libraries & design systems – Build scalable UI components and maintain design systems for consistency across products.

  • Responsive & adaptive design – Create seamless experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices with flexible layouts.

  • Microinteractions & animations – Enhance user engagement with thoughtful motion design, hover states, and transition effects.

  • Accessibility & usability – Ensure UI designs meet WCAG standards, optimizing for readability, contrast, and keyboard navigation.

Brand DESIGN + Strategy

SimplePractice Site Redesign (case study can be seen here)

  • Component libraries & design systems – Build scalable UI components and maintain design systems for consistency across products.

  • Responsive & adaptive design – Create seamless experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices with flexible layouts.

  • Microinteractions & animations – Enhance user engagement with thoughtful motion design, hover states, and transition effects.

  • Accessibility & usability – Ensure UI designs meet WCAG standards, optimizing for readability, contrast, and keyboard navigation.