Why Atomic Design Is the Secret to AI-Assisted Development That Doesn’t Break
I've shipped 7 products using AI-assisted development. The secret isn't better prompts — it's Atomic Design, strict separation of concerns, and keeping…
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10 products built + enterprise client work. Full-stack design & development.
Logo design, brand identity systems, and visual style guides — 16 projects and counting.
20+
Years of experience
14
SaaS products built
10
Industry certifications
NYC
Based in New York
CPACC
IAAP
NNg UX
Nielsen Norman
Tuck
Dartmouth
+ 10 additional certifications
Real feedback from people I’ve worked with.
Blue Beacon delivered more than a beautiful site — they crafted a conversion-driven experience. Every page had purpose, our messaging was refined, and the visuals brought our brand story to life. Their organized and collaborative process made it feel like we had an entire creative department on our side, without the cost.
Sosinna Degefu
Client — Trustpilot Review
Blue Beacon has been instrumental in helping our organization modernize our infrastructure with a keen eye toward accessibility, which is a key factor in reaching our target audience. It's been a great relief knowing that our site is in the best hands.
Dawn Davidson
Senior Marketing Manager
I’m a full-stack designer who ships. From research to code, I take products from concept to launch — often faster than traditional teams.
User interviews, competitive analysis, problem definition.
Information architecture, user flows, product roadmap.
Wireframes, high-fidelity UI, interaction design, prototypes.
Front-end development, React/Next.js, production deployment.
Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth
Building a Successful Business
General Assembly
2021 – 2023
American Graphics Institute
Web Accessibility & Web Development
General Assembly
JavaScript Development & Computer Programming
Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago (UTESA)
Computer Science
Daytona College
Web Development & Multimedia
UX Certificate — Interaction Design
MajorNielsen Norman Group · ID 1053530
Inclusive Instructional Design
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Jan 2022Simplifying Web Dev with Accessibility Best Practices
Nov 2021Interaction Design: Structure
Jan 2022Figma Essential Training: The Basics
Jan 2022Creating Fun and Engaging Video Training
Jan 2022Strategies for Successful UX Freelancers
Jan 2022Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience
Jan 202220+ articles on accessibility, UX design, and front-end development.
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Currently open to full-time opportunities, contract work, and interesting collaborations.
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