
Hello, I'm Ben —
a teacher turned
UI/UX designer.
I use my experience crafting student-centered lessons to create user-centered designs.



Projects
DANISH TEAK CLASSICS
USER RESEARCH | UX DESIGN | UI DESIGN
I redesigned a responsive website for a midcentury,
Danish furniture showoorm.

SPEECHWIRE
USER RESEARCH | UX DESIGN | UI DESIGN | BRANDING
I designed an app to compliment SpeechWire's speech
and debate tournament Saas.

About
I’m a UI/UX designer from Minneapolis, MN.
After earning a Bachelor’s in Communications (with an interdisciplinary Design minor), I completed my Master's in Teaching and taught high school English for several years.
Teaching through the pandemic required that I redesign my materials for virtual learning — which led me to (unknowingly at the time) lean into principles of UI/UX design. The positive impact of my design forward approach on student outcomes was immediately noticeable and served as a catalyst for my career change.
I've always been a creative thinker/problem solver that is able to consider the big picture while simultaneously keeping a keen eye on the details. During my time in the classroom, I prioritized developing student-centered lessons that were clear, accessible, and thoughtfully engaging. As a UI/UX designer, I strive to incorporate those same principles to create human-centered designs.
Odds & ends that may or may not impact my work:

I have deuteranomaly (red/green colorblind).
My master's explored building empathy.
I coach high school
speech and debate.
I am an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan.