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Hello, I’m Devon,
a digital product designer.
Hello, I’m Devon, a digital product designer.
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 over $50 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 dance and compete in West Coast Swing, enjoy photography, and practice calligraphy.
I am featuring four in-depth pieces in this portfolio. Each covers the project from research to execution, including my thought processes, feedback from stakeholders, design patterns, and future opportunities.
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 over $50 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 dance and compete in West Coast Swing, enjoy photography, and practice calligraphy.
I am featuring four in-depth pieces in this portfolio. Each covers the project from research to execution, including my thought processes, feedback from stakeholders, design patterns, and future opportunities.
B2C
B2C
Flagship Insurance Application
Flagship Insurance Application
Designed the world's first 100% digital application for Indexed Universal Life Insurance. Heavily regulated, requiring approval from underwriting corporations and regulators in each US State.
B2B
B2B
Sales Admin Portal
Sales Admin Portal
Designed a tool to help sales managers administer teams of any size and level of complexity. Created to be white-labeled, extensible for a variety of needs.
The People Have Spoken
“I had the pleasure of leading and working closely with Devon over the past four years at Amplify Life Insurance, where I serve as Vice President of Product. Devon was instrumental in establishing the visual, interaction, and experience standards that continue to guide our products and brandtoday. Over the course of my career, I have worked with many talented designers; Devon stands out as a senior user experience designer who I would rehire without hesitation.
Devon built Amplify’s design foundation from the ground up. He developed our initial style guides and core design systems and components. As the company grew, Devon maintained and evolved these core design assets, thoughtfully extending the design system to support multiple product areas while ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across the organization.
Devon is an exceptionally fast and effective designer, able to rapidly iterate on design concepts without sacrificing quality or clarity. He consistently translated complex product requirements, technical constraints, and business goals into intuitive, elegant user experiences across our consumer experience, agent platform, and partner experiences. Devon consistently collaborated well with others and was always open to feedback and exploring ideas from others fully and in earnest.”
Written as:
VP of Product, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manger, Tendertree
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
CEO, StudyBlue
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, StudyBlue
“I had the pleasure of leading and working closely with Devon over the past four years at Amplify Life Insurance, where I serve as Vice President of Product. Devon was instrumental in establishing the visual, interaction, and experience standards that continue to guide our products and brandtoday. Over the course of my career, I have worked with many talented designers; Devon stands out as a senior user experience designer who I would rehire without hesitation.
Devon built Amplify’s design foundation from the ground up. He developed our initial style guides and core design systems and components. As the company grew, Devon maintained and evolved these core design assets, thoughtfully extending the design system to support multiple product areas while ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across the organization.
Devon is an exceptionally fast and effective designer, able to rapidly iterate on design concepts without sacrificing quality or clarity. He consistently translated complex product requirements, technical constraints, and business goals into intuitive, elegant user experiences across our consumer experience, agent platform, and partner experiences. Devon consistently collaborated well with others and was always open to feedback and exploring ideas from others fully and in earnest.”
Written as:
VP of Product, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
CEO, 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.”
Written as:
Product Manger, Tendertree
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, StudyBlue
“I had the pleasure of leading and working closely with Devon over the past four years at Amplify Life Insurance, where I serve as Vice President of Product. Devon was instrumental in establishing the visual, interaction, and experience standards that continue to guide our products and brandtoday. Over the course of my career, I have worked with many talented designers; Devon stands out as a senior user experience designer who I would rehire without hesitation.
Devon built Amplify’s design foundation from the ground up. He developed our initial style guides and core design systems and components. As the company grew, Devon maintained and evolved these core design assets, thoughtfully extending the design system to support multiple product areas while ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across the organization.
Devon is an exceptionally fast and effective designer, able to rapidly iterate on design concepts without sacrificing quality or clarity. He consistently translated complex product requirements, technical constraints, and business goals into intuitive, elegant user experiences across our consumer experience, agent platform, and partner experiences. Devon consistently collaborated well with others and was always open to feedback and exploring ideas from others fully and in earnest.”
Written as:
VP of Product, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, Amplify
“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.”Written as:
Product Manager, Amplify
“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.”
Written as:
CEO, StudyBlue
“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.”
Written as:
Product Manager, 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.”
Written as:
Product Manger, Tendertree
B2C
B2C
Consumer Debt Dashboard
Consumer Debt Dashboard
A self-initiated design exercise: Helping alleviate the consumer debt crisis through efficient credit repayment.
B2B
B2B
Life Insurance Calculator
Life Insurance Calculator
A tool to help users understand how a life insurance policy could benefit their financial situation. Also generated highly qualified leads for Amplify.
B2B2C
B2B2C