Design Career Coaching
Land your Dream UX
Role
Land your Dream UX
Role
Get the framework helps designers to transition
and grow in their UX careers
Get the framework helps designers to transition
and grow in their UX careers
MY SERVICES
How I Can Help You Thrive
How I Can Help You Thrive
Portfolio Evolution
Expert guidance for building an outstanding portfolio that showcases your unique strengths and helps you land your target design roles within 60 days.
Portfolio Evolution
Expert guidance for building an outstanding portfolio that showcases your unique strengths and helps you land your target design roles within 60 days.
Portfolio Evolution
Expert guidance for building an outstanding portfolio that showcases your unique strengths and helps you land your target design roles within 60 days.
Career Transition
Expert guidance for senior professionals transitioning to UX roles. I'll help translate your expertise into UX-focused opportunities within 60 days.
Career Transition
Expert guidance for senior professionals transitioning to UX roles. I'll help translate your expertise into UX-focused opportunities within 60 days.
Career Transition
Expert guidance for senior professionals transitioning to UX roles. I'll help translate your expertise into UX-focused opportunities within 60 days.
Professional Brand Development
Strategic guidance to establish your design brand through speaking, writing, and community building. I'll help you develop a powerful industry presence in 60 days.
Professional Brand Development
Strategic guidance to establish your design brand through speaking, writing, and community building. I'll help you develop a powerful industry presence in 60 days.
Professional Brand Development
Strategic guidance to establish your design brand through speaking, writing, and community building. I'll help you develop a powerful industry presence in 60 days.
Interview Mastery
Expert interview preparation that builds your confidence in presenting design work, answering technical questions, and showcasing your problem-solving process within 60 days.
Interview Mastery
Expert interview preparation that builds your confidence in presenting design work, answering technical questions, and showcasing your problem-solving process within 60 days.
Interview Mastery
Expert interview preparation that builds your confidence in presenting design work, answering technical questions, and showcasing your problem-solving process within 60 days.
Meet Your Design Coach
Your Partner in Design Career Excellence
A Trusted Partner
for Your Emotional Wellbeing
Your Partner in Design Career Excellence
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Transparent | Authentic
Story-driven
Nurturing
Constructive | Encouraging
Attentive | Humorous | Nerdy
Transparent | Authentic
Story-driven
Nurturing
Constructive | Encouraging
Attentive | Humorous | Nerdy
What Clients Say
Real Stories, Real Impact
Real Stories, Real Impact
Real Stories, Real Impact
"Chris doesn't just coach - he empowers. I wouldn't be where I am today without Chris's unwavering support. He helped me transform my doubts into confidence, guiding me through mock interviews, portfolio development, and job searching with incredible patience and strategic advice." – Victoria Cheng, Product Designer
"Chris inspired me to approach each problem in a creative and thoughtful way. He was a key player in my UX education, teaching me to look beneath the surface of each problem I encountered which led to my growth as a designer." – Jonathan Chen, Senior Product Designer
"I have learned so much from his expert insights and approach to design, storytelling, communication, and the interview process. Chris is technically competent, an amazing problem solver, very motivational, a great communicator, trustworthy, insightful, honest, encouraging, and professional." – James Halim, UX/UI Designer
"Chris doesn't just coach - he empowers. I wouldn't be where I am today without Chris's unwavering support. He helped me transform my doubts into confidence, guiding me through mock interviews, portfolio development, and job searching with incredible patience and strategic advice." – Victoria Cheng, Product Designer
"Chris inspired me to approach each problem in a creative and thoughtful way. He was a key player in my UX education, teaching me to look beneath the surface of each problem I encountered which led to my growth as a designer." – Jonathan Chen, Senior Product Designer
"I have learned so much from his expert insights and approach to design, storytelling, communication, and the interview process. Chris is technically competent, an amazing problem solver, very motivational, a great communicator, trustworthy, insightful, honest, encouraging, and professional." – James Halim, UX/UI Designer
"Chris's guidance had a profound impact on my growth as a designer. highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a mentor who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply invested in helping others grow in a positive and fun environment." – Nina Lacks, Product Designer
"I was really feeling discouraged by the saturated job market. Chris’s deep knowledge of design and industry insights, backed by real-world experience, helped me gain confidence in my work. Even years later, Chris still checks in and offers encouragement" – Sami Downing, UX/UI Designer
"Chris is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable, and hard-working individuals I know, always encouraging me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence. I am so grateful I met him at the start of my journey in UX." – Allison Ortiz, Associate UX Designer
"Chris's guidance had a profound impact on my growth as a designer. highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a mentor who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply invested in helping others grow in a positive and fun environment." – Nina Lacks, Product Designer
"I was really feeling discouraged by the saturated job market. Chris’s deep knowledge of design and industry insights, backed by real-world experience, helped me gain confidence in my work. Even years later, Chris still checks in and offers encouragement" – Sami Downing, UX/UI Designer
"Chris is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable, and hard-working individuals I know, always encouraging me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence. I am so grateful I met him at the start of my journey in UX." – Allison Ortiz, Associate UX Designer
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Over 90 individuals have reclaimed their confidence, rebuilt relationships, and found emotional peace. You can, too.
Over 90 individuals have reclaimed their confidence, rebuilt relationships, and found emotional peace. You can, too.
15+ years
Industry experience
15+ years
Industry experience
15+ years
Industry experience
8+ Industries
Video Games, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
8+ Industries
Video Games, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
8+ Industries
Video Games, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.