About Me

I'm a digital experience designer, with a skillset combining web, user interface, and front-end design & development, as well as user experience research methods.

I didn't always know I wanted to go into UI & UX design. Since I was a kid a had passion for creative expression, from building with Legos to drawing, and even music. I found myself wanting to know how things worked, which prompted my decision to focus on mechanical engineering after high school.

After a slight "what do I want to do" crisis, I discovered UX design at Michigan State University through the Experience Architecture program. I couldn't absorb all the new information fast enough and wanted to learn more and more about how digital experiences are designed.

When I am not designing, I love trying new restaurants in Grand Rapids, Old Goat is my favorite by the way, learning 80s songs on my guitar, finding new local coffee beans to turn into espresso shots, and watching Manchester United football.

my Work Experience

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

Research & Strategy

Understanding user needs, business goals, and market trends.

Ideation & Design

Mapping out user flows and creating functional wireframes.

Visual Design

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

Development Handoff

Ensuring a seamless transition from design to development.

Testing & Iteration

Refining based on feedback for a polished final product.

Product Launch

Overseeing deployment and tracking performance for continuous improvement.

My Tech Stack

Webflow

Website development

VS Code

Website development

Figma

Design & Prototyping

Photoshop

Image editing and mockup creation

Todoist

Productivity

Spotify

Creative Fuel

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