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I get passionate about effective 
design 
developed 
from a diverse 

perspective.

The best type of design is meaningful and makes an impact

I'm Alan.

A divergent thinking designer that maps intuitive solutions to business outcomes

Bridging an engineering background with human-centered design, I transpose complex user needs into intuitive solutions and experiences that everyone can enjoy. I bring over a decade of systems-thinking and user empathy as a systems-integration specialist, solving user needs with “whole-product” solutions, transposing these solutions to be properly implemented via blueprint and artifact. I then took my growth mindset and propensity of continuous curiosity into software. Here, I’ve been continuing my practice as an aspiring staff-level designer—helping teams in creating inclusive and engaging experiences serving, both, B2B and B2C markets for the past 7+ years.
 

Key Strengths:

  • Translating complex user requirements into elegant, inclusive design solutions

  • Driving product led growth through strategic UX methodologies

  • Leveraging collaboration and divergent insights to uncover unique perspectives

  • Thinking of both, the screen-reader experience as well as the micro-animations

  • Optimizing design systems and the relationship between product design, delivery, and strategy

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Technical Proficiencies:

  • Efficient User Research

  • Design & Research Ops

  • Behavioral / Interaction Design

  • Inclusive Design Strategies

  • Rapid Iteration & Prototyping

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Beyond design, I'm a lifelong learner committed to pushing the boundaries of digital experiences - always curious, always evolving. When I'm not practicing or studying on design, you'll find me bouldering, surfing, or exploring creativity through film photography and playing music with friends. I call St. Augustine home, where my wife and son keep me grounded. We're actively involved with our local special needs parent community, making connections and supporting each other.​​​

Testimonials
Ellen Munson, Sr. Product Owner

"Alan Mills is a thorough, proactive, enthusiastic UX designer. Working with him has been a great learning experience for me - he is willing to take the time to explain his process and help his coworkers understand how we can make our product a game-changer. The thorough prototypes that he iteratively delivers have helped our product's quality increase, including in accessibility and screen responsiveness, and our teams' productivity increase."

Alan Mills - UX Design

Equity-focused designer with a continuous growth mindset who loves to collaborate and create intuitive & delightful experiences for the greater good

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