I turn complex product problems into simple, high-quality digital experiences, from the first pixel in Figma to production-ready code

01 — DESIGN ENGINEERING
I designed and engineered a new logistics and security platform, using React, React Native, and AI-assisted development to move from specification to UAT at exceptional speed.
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02 — UX RESEARCH
I conducted interviews and journey research that uncovered a critical barrier to cloud adoption: customers needed to understand the technology before they could feel confident choosing it.
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02 — UX RESEARCH
I conducted interviews and journey research that uncovered a critical barrier to cloud adoption: customers needed to understand the technology before they could feel confident choosing it.
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03 —PRODUCT REDESIGN + MODERNIZATION
I redesigned an entire legacy .NET application and rebuilt it in React, replacing inconsistent interfaces with a scalable component system and faster product experience.
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Over the past 6 years I have strived to make products that are enjoyable and fulfilling to use by users and developers. Since my childhood I have always felt the desire to give solutions to broken functions and experiences. I remember always thinking "there must be a better way".
I am self-taught with a diverse background, and after 8 years in social work, I discovered a love for design and a natural talent for creating user-centered experiences. I have since worked with a variety of growing companies to design new applications and improve existing ones.
Along my journey of design, I discovered a deep excitement towards development and spent a year learning and practicing how to bring my designs into reality to break down the communication gap between cross-functional teams.

My Wife and I have a tiny black lab named Pepper, and a close-knit family.
You are who you spend your time with, simple as that.
Designing and developing a product that solves a solution is so satisifying.
I love to explore new species and cook great meals with them. I started fishing last year and I am currently at 40 species caught (and counting)!
I like to listen to a wide variety music with an open mind. I've been currently obsessed with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, but I highly encourage you to reach out and see what's been has been playing in my office recently.
I'm a 3+ drink guy if you ever run into me while I'm working. Coffee, water, tea, or anything blue.
Direct Manager
Nate was (while I supported him), and is an incredibly attentive and skilled designer. He has an amazingly sharp understanding of his design tools with the most flattering output. With an intense attention to detail and design organization, his delivery in design rarely finds heavy feedback - this is an important note and quality takeaway as his understanding of the customer needs is always quickly translated to design, and his Product/Engineering counter-parts are equally well aligned. Outside of his design acumen, you will also find Nate to be a humble listener, which bodes well for all personas of Business, Stakeholder, Client, and Cross-functional communication. The best part, is that he's only going to get better. You are fantastic Nate Short!
Direct Manager
Nate was the primary UI/UX Designer for my Catalis Tax project, and he did an awesome job working with the customers to understand their requirements, working with the Developers to understand their technology constraints/requirements and come up with excellent and flexible interfaces for our application. Nate also took feedback from multiple stakeholders and incorporated that into the designs along with making his own recommendations for the overall improvement of the Product. Overall Nate exceeded my high expectations on the project work he did, and I would not hesitate to hire or work with Nate again should an opportunity arise in the future.
I am always open to conversations about future work opportunities, tips and advice, and mentorship. You can find me through Instagram, LinkedIn, or through my email at nate@shortwebdesign.com