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One Product Design
My name is Scott and I’m a designer, author and speaker specialising in early-stage, responsible design. I help turn great ideas into empowering experiences.
Who’s this dickhead then?
Combining systems thinking with a deep understanding of human cognition lets me design and build kinder, calmer products that feel like a breath of fresh air.
I’ve built my design career around crafting beautiful products for real humans without sacrificing growth or bottom-line performance. I literally wrote the book on it.
As an experienced designer and manager—and a reformed Head of Product—I have the skills, experience and craft to take a product to market from the earliest stages of its inception.
I’ve done this with some lovely people…
Sensemaking & Placemaking
I thrive in the early stages of an idea’s inception, where everything is just vibes and chaos, and we chip away to make sense of what’s in everyone’s head. Using a blend of generative research, systems modelling, and rapid exploration, I help folks understand the value and impact of the things we’re about to build.
However, that’s just the beginning. I believe that craft is integral to successful products, and that people deserve every interaction, component, and line of copy to be well-crafted, appropriate and accessible. I love deep work, and set a high bar for ‘good enough’.
Let’s make lovely things…
Products
I specialize in crafting calmer products that empower humans.
Design Systems
Kickstart your design ops with a lean and tailored design system.
Websites
Bored of just copying Linear? Get a bespoke and lovely web presence.
Workshops
Generate ideas and help your team level up their mindful design thinking.
UX Reviews
Get an expert design audit full of actionable recommendations.
Talks & Lectures
Take advantage of the fact I do not shut the fuck up by booking me to speak.