Learn a new language, get a new soul.

Czech proverb

This tidbit reflects a fundamental truth about the transformative power of translation. Each day, we decipher intentions behind words, interpret silence, and bridge understanding. As a designer, my role hinges on effective translation. I integrate diverse factors — business objectives, technical constraints, and user needs — into my design process. My passion lies in this adventure of translation. A spin here, a side step there, an outcome to appease all collaborators - shhh, don’t tell anyone, but it’s the translators that rule the world.

Experience

  • Senior Product Designer II

    2021-2024 // M1 Chicago, IL (remote)

  • Senior Product Designer

    2020-2021 // Simple Portland, OR

  • Product Design Director

    2017-2019 // Tribe Pilot Bend, OR (remote)

  • UX Designer, Senior UX Designer

    2016-2020 // Viewpoint Portland, OR

About

Education

  • BA Product Design,

    University of Oregon

  • Advancing Innovation,

    LUMA Institute

  • Certified Usability Analyst,

    Human Factors International

  • Demystifying Vision,

    Design Department

Heath is a native of Portland, OR who translates varied inputs into successful product design outcomes. He has more than two decades of experience working with and leading visual media projects including collaborations with clients such as Nike, Patagonia + Microsoft. He has lectured for the Art Institute of Portland + the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, taught at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography + helped kickstart the design/fab firm Ruphus. He was part of a team that won an IDEA Student Gold award + has presented his self fabricated furniture designs at Show PDX, an invite only showcase as part of Design Week PDX.

  • "Heath is your favorite product designer’s favorite product designer."

    Dan, Head of Product

  • “Heath was one of the most tenacious, and curious design leaders I have worked with.”

    Luis, Chief Operating Officer

  • “Heath was one of the most creative designers I’ve ever worked with, and had a lot of fun collaborating with him…”

    Patrick, iOS Lead