Some work I’ve done.
Hi, I’m Ethan. I’m a web designer who helps companies make beautiful sites and services that work everywhere.
My design practice focuses on responsive, device-agnostic interfaces; on building resilient, accessible products; and on creating digital design systems at scale. Over the last two decades I’ve worked with organizations large and small, helping teams untangle even the thorniest challenges of working on the modern web.
In other words, I enjoy working on difficult design problems alongside good, thoughtful people. Got a project you’d like to work on together? Let’s chat.
A few things I’ve worked on:
You can hire me for an in-house presentation, a one day workshop, a week-long sprint or audit, or an ongoing consulting project.
I tend to focus on these topics:
Responsive design
I know I coined the term, but I still enjoy designing web sites and services that work everywhere, for clients big and small. If you need a visual designer or a front-end developer — or both! — send me an e-mail.
Pattern libraries & design systems
My design process has gotten much, much more modular over the years — and I’m guessing yours has, too. I’ve worked for clients defining their first pattern library, or their first design system at scale. If that’s you, and you’d like some experienced help, send me an e-mail.
Workshops & training
If your digital team’s tackling its first big responsive redesign, or building its first design system, send me an e-mail. I’ll provide the training, guidance, and perspective to help your teams do their best work.
Performance & accessibility
Designing for the web means our sites should be usable anywhere, on any device, by everyone. If your pages are too slow, or if your product’s dealing with some accessibility challenges, send me an e-mail — I’d love to help get your product in front of the widest possible audience.
Some folks I’ve worked with:
- ProPublica
- Quicken Loans
- The Boston Globe
- Postlight
- People Magazine
- School of Visual Arts
- Vox Media
- The Sundance Film Festival
- The Today Show
- New York Magazine
- eBay
Basically, I like working on interesting problems with good people. If that sounds like you, send me an email—I’m looking forward to meeting you.