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I'm Justin

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punk rock kid

I'm a Lead UX & Product Designer with over 11 years of experience. Fueled by curiosity, I thrive in creative solutioning while remaining adaptive and strategically-minded.

Through working in fast-paced marketing and development agencies, I've seen it all. From research to interaction, Fortune 500 to mom and pop, Flash ads to dashboards, I've overcome challenges across the spectrum.

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Shifting organizational perceptions through visionary strategy creation

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A sketch of two stick-figure characters engaging in an interview. One character, wearing a jersey with the number '42,' is holding a microphone and smiling, while the other appears to be the interviewer. A soccer ball is drawn near their feet.
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Crafting a first-of-its-kind feature in a race against time

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Increasing visibility of care by merging eight websites into one

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A mobile screenshot of Tufts Medicine's homepage with the tagline Together, we're reimagining healthcare. Below the text is a smiling woman wearing glasses, a dark green sweater, and a blue Tufts Medicine lanyard. A search bar with the example text I sprained my ankle is displayed, along with navigation options at the bottom.
A mobile screenshot of the Find a Doctor page on the Tufts Medicine website. A search bar prompts users to enter a name, condition, or specialty. Below, a doctor's profile is displayed, featuring Dr. Mohammed A. Bawazeer, MD, FACS, with a photo, rating, and hospital affiliation. Filters and navigation options are visible at the bottom.
A mobile screenshot of Tufts Medicine's Our Services page. Placeholder text describes the services offered, and a green button labeled Explore all services is prominently featured. At the bottom, two call-to-action buttons allow users to request an appointment or find a location.
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Connecting consumers and doctors by turning broken glass into a chandelier

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A screenshot of a Tufts Medicine doctor profile page featuring Dr. Arthur Dent, MD, PhD, a cardiologist. The page includes his name, pronouns, specialties, and areas of expertise, such as high and low-risk pregnancy care and laparoscopic surgery. A professional headshot of Dr. Dent, who is bald, wearing glasses, and a white coat with a stethoscope, appears on the right. The page also displays options to schedule an online appointment or call the office, along with patient reviews and additional details about his clinical roles and affiliations.

LET'S GET IN TOUCH

I'm always open to meeting new people. If you're in Baltimore/DC, let's grab a tea or beer. Not local? No problem, let's do it virtually!

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