Designing with Passion & Precision
Blending Creativity & Strategy
6+ Years of Experience in Web & UI Design
Always Learning, Always Creating

About Me

I’m Tristan Huyck (Hike), and I’ve always had a passion for creative expression, from building with Legos to drawing, and even music. These hobbies sparked my love for critical thinking and ideation, eventually leading me to design.

With over six years of experience, my journey has been driven by curiosity, creativity, and coffee. I specialize in creating engaging digital experiences that balance both aesthetic appeal and functionality.

Tristan Huyck sitting at table with Positano in the backgroundPerson holding a glass with a metal straw containing an iced americano beverage Tristan and his friend standing next to Sevilla's Europa League trophy

my Experience

I’m currently looking for my next opportunity in web or UI design. In the mean time I will be pulling expresso shots and taking in freelance work.

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Freelance Web & UI Designer

Tristan Huyck Design
Jan 2019 - Present

Designed and developed custom websites and prototypes that aligned with each client’s vision, brand, and business goals.

Built responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Webflow, while optimizing SEO and analytics integration.

Provided creative direction and UX consultation, collaborating on branding elements and maintaining long-term site updates and improvements.

Web & Front-end Designer

eSkillz
Feb 2021 - Mar 2025

Designed and developed eSkillz’s internal portfolio site and over 75 client-facing web pages, ensuring brand consistency and user-focused design.

Led UI/UX improvements across 30+ client projects, collaborating with teams to refine design strategy and enhance functionality.

Supported internal growth by mentoring new designers, presenting best practices for LMS platforms like Docebo, and creating custom graphics for hiring campaigns.

Web Content Curator

Michigan State University
Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

Managed and published digital content for a university site reaching 200,000+ annual users.

Improved content discoverability by implementing a tag-based search system and enhancing site navigation.

Boosted traffic through regular SEO and content audits, leveraging insights from Google Analytics.

My Design Process

1

Research & Strategy

Understanding user needs, business goals, and market trends.

2

Ideation & Design

Mapping out user flows and creating functional wireframes.

3

Visual Design

Applying branding, color theory, and typography for an aesthetic and intuitive UI.

4

Development Handoff

Ensuring a seamless transition from design to development.

5

Testing & Iteration

Refining based on feedback for a polished final product.

6

Product Launch

Overseeing deployment and tracking performance for continuous improvement.

My Tech Stack

Webflow Logo

Webflow

Website development

VS Code Logo

VS Code

Website development

Figma Logo

Figma

Design & Prototyping

Photoshop Logo

Photoshop

Image editing and mockup creation

Todoist Logo

Todoist

Productivity

Spotify logo

Spotify

Creative Fuel

Let's Connect

I’m always excited to collaborate on new projects! Whether you need a sleek website, a polished UI, or just want to talk design, let’s connect.

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