About
Skills & strengths
These skillsets are essential for to effectively guide and execute design projects while ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering collaboration within the team.
Strategic Thinking
Design Thinking
User Research
Roadmapping
User Personas
Design Sprints
Empathy Mapping
Design Ops
Team Building
Process Definition
Role Definition
Resourcing
Talent Development
Radical Candor
Design Execution
UX/UI Design
Prototyping
Wireframing
Design System Management
Branding & Identity
Accessibility
Featured brands
Over the past 10 years, I've worked with some of the most talented and respected teams across a variety of industries:
Recommendations
I've collaborated, managed and reported to some pretty amazing, passionate and talented individuals. See what they say about their experience working with me:
Jeremy P.
Principal Product Designer
Dustin is an amazing manager and a warm-hearted, growth-focused leader. His creative talent, exceptional communication skills, and problem-solving abilities make him an invaluable asset to any organization. If you're looking for a leader who inspires growth, fosters collaboration, and elevates your brand to new heights, look no further than Dustin.
Jill B.
Design Director
Dustin creates a team culture that values everyone’s ideas, encourages friendship and fun. Not many people can say that about their manager. I feel very lucky to have worked with Dustin. I’m a better leader because of his influence.
Drew B.
Sr. Director of Strategy, Innovation and Design
He’s a passionate and talented design leader committed to improving in his craft daily and delivering great experiences that drive tangible business value. I always appreciated his thoughtful critique and partnership.
Laine P.
SVP of Content
Dustin is one of the most talented design partners I’ve worked with. We worked together on so many projects over the years- from product/ux, e-commerce design, to full visual identity and redesign projects for emerging digital brands. I’ve always appreciated his collaborative spirit, astute attention to detail and his innovation - he was always studying the latest design trends to bring fresh, modern approaches to his work. He can extend his talents to any brand he touches!
Nicole P.
Growth Engagement Manager
Not only is Dustin one of the most talented website designers I've worked with, but also a joy to be around. Outside of producing and implementing clean and fresh designs, Dustin has taken the time to teach non-designers like myself about tooling, design systems, project workflows and specific design elements that I have carried into several other projects and workstreams.
Maria AP.
Director of Customer Experience
Dustin is a great thought partner and a Creative leader that collaboratively works with his business counterparts to drive strategy and execution.
Jon A.
SVP of Design
Increasing his impact year over year and becoming one of our strongest creative directors, [Dustin] is a rare design leader that can lead through empowering others but also executing and setting standards when needed.
Adriana G.
Sr. Associate of Product
[Dustin] genuinely values the input and perspectives of others, actively seeking to foster a harmonious and productive work environment. His thoughtful approach, great leadership qualities, and team collaboration skills make him a valuable asset.
Liz Z.
Sr. Visual Designer
When he joined the team it was broken and he left it better than it was ever before from a team level. He’s the type of guy that will always leave the pile higher than it was before. I would recommend him 1,000 times over again if I could. He can truly make any team the dream team if you give him the chance.