Hello, I’m Devon,
a digital product designer.
Career
For 9 years, I have been designing and shipping digital products for startups. I last worked at Amplify Life Insurance (4 years), building an unprecedented application that blended the best of insurance and finance. This included the world’s first instant-decision IUL product. I joined in the seed stage and left in Series B, with my designs having contributed to $70 million across funding rounds.
During my tenure at StudyBlue I worked on a product team of up to five (occasionally solo). Our revenue grew 100x from $100k to $10 million ARR, while the user base grew from 4 million to 15 million people.
In 2017, I paused to study theology (MDiv, 2021). In my spare time I compete in West Coast Swing, enjoy photography, and practice calligraphy (a bit of which you can see in the background here).
Work
I am showcasing two highly detailed projects here, featuring walkthroughs of my process and thoughts. Additionally, my most recent public-facing work with Amplify can be found in the “Get Started” walkthrough at Amplify Life Insurance.
I also started Antigrav, a design agency for startups, which I run on nights and weekends
A showcase app in which I had full control over the idea, the design, animations, mocks, gradients, all of it.
A high-complexity project created in collaboration with a team of stakeholders. For non-disclosure purposes, it is password locked.
What People Are Saying
(Signed letter of recommendation from my manager at Amplify available upon request.)
“I worked closely with Devon for about 3.5 years at Amplify, and he’s one of the strongest product designers I’ve partnered with. He’s excellent at the fundamentals of design, from frameworks to craft to systems thinking, but what really sets him apart is that he operates like a true product partner, not just a designer executing handed-down requirements.
Devon was deeply involved in shaping complex, end-to-end experiences, including playing a significant role in outlining and refining our entire life insurance policy purchase flow. He consistently thought beyond screens, considering user intent, technical constraints, data, and downstream implications. He had strong product instincts, contributed meaningfully to product strategy discussions, and wasn’t afraid to get into the messy details to make sure things actually worked in the real world.
He knows how to get things done, collaborates exceptionally well with product and engineering, and brings a level of ownership that’s rare. I’d work with him again without hesitation and highly recommend him to any team looking for a senior designer who truly understands product, not just design.“
Product Manager, Roamly
(written as: Coworker at Amplify Life)
“Devon and I led numerous product launches during my time at Amplify Life Insurance. Devon is one of the most creative and driven product designers I had a chance to work with. He goes above and beyond to craft experiences that are seamless, high-converting, and memorable. Devon balances a deep interest in both the end users and business outcomes. He can move quickly in abstract environments and is adaptable to challenges. Devon has taken an active role in launching new products and redesigning existing products at Amplify. Beyond this, he went above and beyond to continue to improve the team’s execution, processes, and more. Devon is one of the best cross-functional product & design leaders I have worked with, and he is someone who I would recommend for any new opportunity.”
Founding Product Manager, Glide
(Written as: Coworker at Amplify Life)
“It is rare that you come across a standout designer like Devon. I had the privilege of managing Devon during his time at StudyBlue. I was particularly impressed with his ability to continually evolve and grow as a designer by constantly seeking out opportunities to learn and expand his skillset. He has an uncanny ability to think outside the box and create compelling user experiences from complex flows. Any company would be lucky to have Devon on their team and I welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.”
Senior Director of Product Management, Udemy
(Written as: Manager at StudyBlue)
“Devon brings a unique perspective to any design team. He thinks about not only making the product beautiful, but also making it user-friendly. He can design for mobile or web experiences without compromising user expectations. Devon is always a joy to work with and brings an amazing team-first attitude to every project. He is a quick study, a fast iterator and never brings an ego or attitude to his designs.”
Founder, Accountable Finance
(Written as: CEO and Founder of StudyBlue)
“Devon is a fantastic co-worker and an even better person. He has a keen eye for great design, is a design enthusiast and constantly learning outside the office, and has a strong intuition for what people are looking for. I look forward to working with Devon in varying capacities in the future.”
— Ben Larson
CEO, Vertosa Advanced Infusion Technology
(Written as: Co-worker at TenderTree)
