Joe Bland portrait

To me, design is about translating people’s needs into useful, elegant experiences which build value for organisations.

My core skills include…

  • UX Processes
  • UI Design
  • UX/UI Research
  • Visual & Image Design
  • Design Coaching
  • Management
  • Writing

for…

  • App Store Apps
  • Embedded Apps
  • Customer Dashboards
  • Responsive Websites
  • Design Systems
  • Product Promotion
  • Hardware

How I Work

1.

Design Collaboration

With experience working in start-up, in-house and agency settings, I’ve learned to seek out, listen to and collaborate with stakeholders. This is the only way to ensure the best results.

2.

Design Process

The ‘Double Diamond’ of Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver describes an ideal design process. Beyond that, careful documentation and engineer-involvement are equally important to high quality products.

3.

Design & Coach

Having been a designer on the tools for many years, I now also enjoy coaching other designers. Design System development and talking about design are other rewarding and crucial aspects of my role.

Experience

During my early career, I was involved in design and delivery of web, brand, and architectural wayfinding projects, from niche to large scale. By 2020, user experience design was my primary area of work.

Now, as well as designing select pieces, I manage a team of Product Designers, a team of Brand Designers and the Zeller Design System, and I engage with other design-dedicated specialists.

Currently

Previously

I also write blog posts, mostly on topics relevant to User Experience.

And Personally…

Interests

  • Cycling & Marathon Running
  • Films, TV Series & Books
  • Home, Family & Community
  • Tech, Watch Design & Architecture
  • Nature, Travel & Cooking

Socials

  • LinkedIn • Professional bio
  • Instagram • Sharing photos, occassionally