Samuel Harper

Led 0-1 product development for a mobile-responsive hospital facility management dashboard, encompassing design and strategy for various interfaces. Drove brand consistency and user experience by leading design unification efforts and developing a scalable design system using atomic design and Figma.

Designed an AI-driven travel companion for an Alaska tourism website, focusing on user exploration through rich media. Additionally, created an Airbnb-inspired booking platform for long-term furnished property rentals for Hestia/CRU Homes.

Delivered comprehensive 24-week online UX/UI design and front-end web development bootcamps for major universities. Enhanced core curriculum with practical insights and mentored junior designers, resulting in a 35% increase in student hiring rates.

Increased player engagement by 15% across Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II seasonal events through leading UX design efforts. Spearheaded the design and maintenance of unified user interfaces across multiple gaming platforms, ensuring a consistent player experience.

Improved blood testing process accuracy by redesigning the onboarding interface, reducing errors from 30% to under 5%. Established a comprehensive design system encompassing typography, UI elements, and reusable components, promoting design consistency and scalability.

Drove end-to-end UX design and research for software enhancements across multiple cross-departmental verticals within an Agile framework. Translated user needs and business requirements into clear wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using Sketch and Figma.

Led the end-to-end user-centered design and development of responsive websites for Costco and Prinova Global. Redesigned and managed the ad platform layout for Costco.com, contributing to over $750,000 in weekly advertising revenue.

Collaborated with senior UI designers, product managers, and developers on the user experience of websites for major organizations like NHTSA and Walmart. Contributed to the full UX design process by creating sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for various platforms.

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Factors, focusing on advanced UX design and research methodologies. This program enhances my expertise in user-centered design principles and research techniques.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, gaining a strong foundation in scientific research and analytical thinking. This background provides a unique perspective on data interpretation and problem-solving.

Earned an Associate of Arts in Film and Cinematography, developing a keen eye for visual storytelling and composition. This experience contributes to my ability to create engaging and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.