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I’m Luke—an American designer blending engineering precision with creative problem-solving. I build human-centered products and experiences that connect vision with impact

Companies I've worked with

AAR Corp.
United Health Group, Optum
Navy Pier, Chicago
Chicago Board of Exchange

Technical proficiency

Anchored in an engineering foundation, I blend technical proficiency with UI/UX mastery, emphasizing responsive design, interaction, web development, and analytics-driven decision-making.

Soft skills

With a strong ethos of empathy and communication, I apply my innate problem-solving skills and leadership acumen to drive collaborative and impactful design outcomes.

From engineering to  experience design - here's my journey.

My path started in mechanical engineering, where I obsessed over how things worked—but I was always drawn to the bigger picture: how people experience the things we create. That curiosity led me to UX/UI, where I found my true focus in designing digital and real-world interactions.

After leaving engineering, I immersed myself in UX/UI design through an intensive program and started consulting on web and app design for small and medium-sized businesses. Along the way, I discovered a passion for experiential events and crafting moments that stick with people—whether digitally or IRL.

Experience:

AAR Corp.

Sr. UX/Visual Designer

Directed research and design initiatives for the aircraft parts pricing tool, enhancing strategies for a division with an annual turnover of approximately $90m.

Took the helm as lead designer and researcher for Digital MRO, an FAA-certified product suite, executing over $12m in maintenance work.

Led the transformative redesign of maintenance software for North America's most expansive commercial aircraft maintenance operation.

Presented tailored design solutions to AAR's CEO and engaged with a 4-star general of the U.S. Air Force, showcasing leadership and communication skills.

UX/Visual Designer

Spearheaded the research and discovery phase for the redesign of shop.aarcorp.com, focusing on re-platforming AAR's consumer-facing e-commerce application for used aircraft parts.

Pioneered a user-centered design system for AAR, optimizing pricing for expansive inventory and supporting prestigious clients such as United Airlines and the U.S. Marine Corps.

United Health Group

UX Designer

Revitalized the OptumRx e-commerce product by redesigning the med card UI and optimizing checkout flows, enhancing the experience for its 28 million users.

Spearheaded the development of usability testing prototypes and scripts to ensure intuitive and user-friendly designs.

Established a brand-agnostic design system, facilitating seamless private-label and client-branded Rx benefit experiences across both mobile and web platforms.

iLLEST Inc.

Product Design
Consultant

Developed an eCommerce and digital marketing site for an entertainment brand, driving over $5,000 in e-commerce sales and securing $100,000 in booked leads.

Skills:

Design

Systems: Design systems and product design with Figma, Storybook, and Zeplin

Prototyping: High-fidelity designs using Figma, Sketch, Axure, XD, Illustrator; including AR/VR integrations.

Interactive: Interaction design with Figma, Principle, After Effects, Webflow.

Prototyping

Detail: Specialized in high-fidelity and responsive design for discovery & validation phases.

Web: Proficient with WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix; adept at crafting mobile-responsive layouts.

Physical: Skills in 3D design, laser cutters, CNC lathes, 3D printers.

Research

Methods: Contextual inquiry, heuristic evaluation, moderated/unmoderated tests; platforms like UserZoom.

Data-Driven: A/B testing with Google Optimize and Adsense; workshops using Miro, Trello, Figma.

Tech skills

Solid foundation in JavaScript, Python, HTML, and CSS, with a focus on responsive design principles.

Education:

Certificate in UI/UX Design

Designation at Flatiron School (2020)

Bachelor of Science (B. S.)
in Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois at Chicago (2017)

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