Hi there! I’m Tommy, a Seattle-based designer who’s worked with companies both big and small, designing everything from mobile live-streaming experiences to AI-powered desktop products. I love learning new systems, solving messy problems, and taking on work that pushes me outside my comfort zone.
Outside of design, I’m an avid runner who’s completed the Boston Marathon twice, won a marathon and a few half marathons along the way, and still have plenty more endurance races ahead. I spend a lot of time with my moderately well-behaved border collie / golden retriever mix, follow the Mariners, Seahawks and Lakers, and have had Seattle Sounders season tickets with my dad for over 15 years. Lately, I also knit quite a bit when the weather isn’t great.
Experience
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I facilitate the integration of various applications into Microsoft Teams, providing design guidance and utilizing Figma for hands-on work. I identify gaps in existing patterns and collaborate with teams to refine and enhance them. My efforts improve both desktop and mobile experiences. Additionally, I work closely with designers, developers, and PMs to ensure seamless integration. Together, we create scalable and user-friendly solutions for the Teams ecosystem.
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I worked on the Coherence team at Microsoft, supporting various vertical teams like HR, Finance, and Sales. We aligned tools with Microsoft's Fluent design language and created custom components using Fabric's framework. This involved extensive research, A/B testing, and ensuring accessibility. I collaborated with developers to ensure our Figma designs matched the final code. I also created and maintained our team's toolkit, establishing best practices and detailed specs for use across Microsoft.
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I worked as a Visual/Product/UX designer at Mixer, a live video game streaming service within Microsoft's Xbox division. I focused on creating end-to-end flows for new mobile features, using wireframing, rapid prototyping, A/B testing, and user research. With tight deadlines, I collaborated closely with PMs and developers to ensure high-quality, cross-platform experiences. I primarily used Sketch, InVision, Flinto, and After Effects for design and prototyping.
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I worked as a designer at Indigo Slate, focusing on illustration and product design. I created illustrations for motion videos and infographics for clients like Microsoft, Amazon, VMware, and SAP. After six months, I started making interactive web infographics, learning basic UX design principles. I then developed tools for Microsoft Surface, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and VMware, aimed at building brand and product awareness.
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BFA Graphic Design, 2016