I get passionate about effective
design developed
from a diverse
perspective.

The best type of product design is meaningful and makes an impact

Good design feels like your very needs were both identified and solved specifically for you. In today's modern society, we all want to be recognized and appreciated.

This is the benefit of inclusive design.

Inclusive design is important to me for several reasons. It ensures accessibility for a wider range of people, promotes diversity and empathy in design, and can lead to better user experiences that everyone can reap the benefits of. My personal brand is about putting great experiences on the web collectively that can be meaningful to all people.

I'm Alan.

A divergent thinking designer that maps intuitive solutions to business outcomes

Bridging engineering precision with user-centric design, I transform complex user needs into intuitive digital experiences. With a decade of engineering expertise and seven years dedicated to UX design, I specialize in creating scalable, empathetic product solutions for contingent staffing and ed-tech markets.

Key Strengths:

Translating complex user requirements into elegant, inclusive design solutions
Driving product led growth through strategic UX methodologies
Leveraging neurodivergent insights to uncover unique design perspectives
Expertise in micro-interactions, design systems, and a collaborative design processes

Technical Proficiencies: User Research, Interaction Design, Inclusive Design, Rapid Prototyping

Beyond design, I'm a lifelong learner committed to pushing the boundaries of digital experiences - always curious, always evolving. When I'm not practicing or studying on design, you'll find me bouldering, surfing, or exploring creativity through film photography and playing music with friends. I call St. Augustine home, where my wife and son keep me grounded. We're actively involved with our local special needs parent community, making connections and supporting each other.

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Testimonials

Ellen Munson, Sr. Product Owner

"Alan Mills is a thorough, proactive, enthusiastic UX designer. Working with him has been a great learning experience for me - he is willing to take the time to explain his process and help his coworkers understand how we can make our product a game-changer. The thorough prototypes that he iteratively delivers have helped our product's quality increase, including in accessibility and screen responsiveness, and our teams' productivity increase."