Design in uncertain terrain
I’m Nate. I shape experiences and systems that help teams make decisions — and move with confidence once they do. I’m most effective when the problem isn’t fully defined, the constraints are real, and there’s no obvious path forward. That’s where judgment matters more than process, and where good design earns its keep.
What I Do
I help teams turn complexity into something they can act on. In practice, that means:
I help teams turn complexity into something they can act on. In practice, that means:
▶ Product + UX design that feels obvious, without flattening the system.
▶ Brand + Creative design that creates trust and momentum across touchpoints.
▶ Presentation + Communication design that turns strategy into clear, actionable narratives.
▶ Brand + Creative design that creates trust and momentum across touchpoints.
▶ Presentation + Communication design that turns strategy into clear, actionable narratives.
The specifics change. The through-line doesn’t. Clarity early, decisions made deliberately, and work that holds up after the meeting is over.
Sometimes I’m hands-on in the details. Sometimes I’m orienting direction and pressure-testing assumptions. The job is knowing where to step in — and when to get out of the way.
Who I’ve Worked With
From early-stage founders to global teams, including:
Adobe • Apple • Facebook • HP • Intuit • LinkedIn • Macy’s • Starz • U.S. Bank • Visa • Westfield Group
From early-stage founders to global teams, including:
Adobe • Apple • Facebook • HP • Intuit • LinkedIn • Macy’s • Starz • U.S. Bank • Visa • Westfield Group
Beyond the Desk
I spend time in environments from sea-to-summit that reward preparation, judgment, and follow-through — such as alpine scrambles, desert canyons, long approaches where conditions change, and the route isn’t always clear.
I spend time in environments from sea-to-summit that reward preparation, judgment, and follow-through — such as alpine scrambles, desert canyons, long approaches where conditions change, and the route isn’t always clear.
▼ Same instincts. Different terrain. ▼
▼ Chart your next move… ▼
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