About Me
About Me
Hi, I'm Sacha!
Hi, I'm Sacha!
I'm passionate about design because I enjoy the balance of the creative and the technical. I believe effective design requires understanding people and behavior just as much as understanding systems and standards.
For over 11 years I've partnered with organizations across finance, healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit sectors to bring impactful change to digital products, tools, and services.
I'm passionate about design because I enjoy the balance of the creative and the technical. I believe effective design requires understanding people and behavior just as much as understanding systems and standards.
For over 11 years I've partnered with organizations across finance, healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit sectors to bring impactful change to digital products, tools, and services.
Get to know me as a designer
Get to know me as a designer
Get to know me as a designer
How I approach my work
Work quickly in ambiguity
There's a time to be slow and methodical and a time to quickly explore new ideas, reset the discussion, or get consensus. Whether's it's a lo-fi wire with Figma or a hand drawn sketch, quick visual iterations can keep things moving.
Think big picture
UX is so much more than wireframes and mockups. I love working with project teams to get to the heart of the problem, establish a shared vision, explore all viable options.
Create inclusive experiences
Accessible design requires both personal and technical considerations and I have experience advocating for and meeting common web accessibility standards.
Build scaleable foundations
No project is successful if it can't evolve and grow as needs change. I always consider how design decisions impact flexibility and the ability to scale and adapt to user and industry needs.
My design philosophy
My design philosophy
Collaboration is king
Impactful design never happens in a vacuum and one person never has all the answers. Working with others offers the chance to challenge assumptions, ask questions, and share knowledge.
Stay flexible
No two projects are ever the same, so adaptability and open-mindedness matter. While your core values shouldn't change, you need to work within the bounds of a budget and timeline and that can mean tweaking the process.
Designers as advocates
Design should be championed at the project level and also across the organization. People may look to you for help on choosing a typeface or which brand color to use but you need to be the one educating others on user types, workflows, messaging, and accessibility.
Partner, not pixel pusher
Designers should ask questions, challenge assumptions, and think outside the box in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. Sometimes that means raising uncomfortable points or going against the grain.
Progress, not perfection
Even small improvements have a meaningful impact so never stop building, learning, and adding value. Pushing an updated form may not be the most glamorous update but if it saves users a few minutes each day that's progress.
Be humble
You're creating for others so check your ego, be empathetic, listen, learn, foster dialog, and design thoughtfully. It's not personal so take advice, listen to feedback, and keep growing.
Past clients and partners
Past clients and partners
Outside of work
Outside of work
I try to stay creative outside of work and step away from the computer. I enjoy the outdoors and working with my hands so when I'm not heads down in Figma you can find me hitting the trails on my mountain bike, getting covered in sawdust with a woodworking project, snapping photos, or just lounging around with my wife and dog.
How I approach my work
Work quickly in ambiguity
Rapid prototyping is always part of my workflow and essential in exploring ideas, collecting feedback, and getting consensus. Heck, even a quick sketch can help avert confusion and get a project unstuck.
Think big picture
UX is so much more than wireframes and mockups. I enjoy working with all members of a project team to get to the heart of the problem, establish a shared vision, and explore all the viable options.
Create inclusive experiences
Accessible design requires both personal and technical considerations and I have experience advocating for and meeting common web accessibility standards.
Build scaleable foundations
No project is successful if it can't evolve and grow as needs change. I always consider how design decisions impact the ability to scale and adapt to future user and industry needs.
How I approach my work
Work quickly in ambiguity
Rapid prototyping is part of my workflow and is essential in exploring ideas, collecting feedback and getting consensus. Heck, even a quick sketch can get a project unstuck.
Think big picture
UX is so much more than wireframes and mockups. I love working with project teams to get to the heart of the problem, establish a shared vision, explore all viable options.
Create inclusive experiences
Accessible design requires both personal and technical considerations and I have experience advocating for and meeting common web accessibility standards.
Build scaleable foundations
No project is successful if it can't evolve and grow as needs change. I always consider how design decisions impact flexibility and the ability to scale and adapt to user and industry needs.
My design philosophy
Collaboration is king
Impactful design never happens in a vacuum and one person never has all the answers. Working with others offers the chance to challenge assumptions, ask questions, and share knowledge.
Stay flexible
No two projects are ever the same, so adaptability and open-mindedness matter. While your core values shouldn't change, you need to work within the bounds of a budget and timeline and that can mean tweaking the process.
Designers as advocates
Design should be championed at the project level and also across the organization. People may look to you for help on choosing a typeface or which brand color to use but you need to be the one educating others on user types, workflows, messaging, and accessibility.
Partner, not pixel pusher
Designers should ask questions, challenge assumptions, and think outside the box in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. Sometimes that means raising uncomfortable points or going against the grain.
Progress, not perfection
Even small improvements have a meaningful impact so never stop building, learning, and adding value. Pushing an updated form may not be the most glamorous update but if it saves users a few minutes each day that's progress.
Be humble
You're creating for others so check your ego, be empathetic, listen, learn, foster dialog, and design thoughtfully. It's not personal so take advice, listen to feedback, and keep growing.
So that's a little about me. I'd love to hear how I could bring value to your organization.
So that's a little about me. I'd love to hear how I could bring value to your organization.
So that's a little about me. I'd love to hear how I could bring value to your organization.
Thanks for visiting!
Thanks for visiting!
Thanks for visiting!