I believe that users should guide design decisions. I have a genuine passion for enhancing user experiences and a knack for navigating the intricacies of design systems. I find joy in bringing clarity to the abstract and I love being a Senior Design Manager helping designers grow in their careers for the last 8 years.
Testimonials
"Phil has shown me what being a great leader looks like. He has been my manager for four years but also has been a mentor and role model as I have grown my career. Phil does not just care about managing performance of his direct reports; he learns about each individual and works to understand their career goals to empower their growth. Phil is a force of positivity bent on improving the lives of everyone around him."
Lilith J., Principal Product Designer @ 2U
"Phil is a thoughtful design leader with a clear vision for his team. He sees the broad picture and knows how to distill strategic insights to his team in a meaningful way, but beyond that, he is an exceptionally skilled designer himself. He has found a way to blend his compassionate, service-focused management skills with his honed design skills and this is what makes him a unique and positive force on a design team. When Phil onboarded on to our design team, he introduced the design team to XD and paved the way for our team to be hyper-creative without sacrificing efficiency."
Kylie P., Art Director previously @ 2U
Blog
I've been writing about design since 2014. Here are some of my favorites.
Being a Design Manager During a Pandemic: 3 Lessons
Jan 10, 2022
4 Roles A Designer Should Take On
Jan 31, 2014