JOHN SMITHSON

JOHN SMITHSON

JOHN SMITHSON

My journey to UI/UX wasn't a straight line. I started in cognitive psychology, obsessed with a single question: why do we make the decisions we do? I spent years studying pattern recognition, cognitive load, and the mechanics of frustration.

What I Value

What I Value

What I Value

Clarity > Clutter

I believe good design is invisible. My goal is to create interfaces so intuitive they get out of the user's way

Outcomes > Aesthetics

A beautiful design that doesn't solve a business problem is just art. I design for measurable impact—higher conversions, better retention, and user satisfaction

Radical Transparency

No black boxes. You'll be part of the process from discovery to delivery. I value clear communication and partnership, not just pixel-pushing.

ToolKit

ToolKit

ToolKit

Design & Prototyping

Figma, Framer, Adobe, Principle, Creative Suite

Research & Strategy

Miro, FigJam, Notion, Maze, Hotjar

Development & Handoff

Webflow, HTML, CSS, React, GitHub, Vanilla JS

Let's Work Together

Let's Work Together

Let's Work Together

If you have a project in mind, an opportunity, or just want to talk shop, I'd love to hear from you.

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