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. The challenge lies in conveying these elements clearly to all stakeholders while crafting an outcome that is both visually striking and functionally efficient. My passion lies in this process 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

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

    Senior Product Designer II

  • 2020-2021 // Simple Portland, OR

    Senior Product Designer

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

    Product Design Director

  • 2016-2020 // Viewpoint Portland, OR

    UX Designer, Senior UX Designer

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 visual media 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