Hello i’m Brett Combs,
a UX designer with a background in philosophy print and interactive design.
Hello i’m Brett Combs,
a UX designer with a background in philosophy print and interactive
design.
I create research-based insights and achieve positive results that put people, their needs, and experiential barriers first, because people do not differentiate how they feel about products, from their experiences with them.
MS UXD, Kent State University 2020
MFA, California College of The Arts 2004
BA Philosophy, San Francisco State University 2000
Master of Science, User Experience Design, Kent State University 2020
Master of Fine Arts, Design, California College of The Arts 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, San Francisco State University 2000
MS UXD, Kent State University 2020
MFA, California College of The Arts 2004
BA Philosophy, San Francisco State University 2000
About Me
I am a meticulous technical producer with a long history of delivering professional files. I enjoy both attention to detail and the use and presentation of theory and concepts. Presenting to stakeholders and advocating for users is like explaining the recent work of a philosopher, or defending an argument, I enjoy the work.
My Process
Process is always defined by context for me. Weather its a deep analysis of the principles of interaction for the redesign of an existing interface, or discovering and defining what an effortless and time saving tool could be, I begin by defining the problem and understanding what success looks like.
CVS lists
Helping shoppers plan their next digital purchase and/or store visit by making it easy to organize favorite products into shoppable lists.
CVS weekly ad
Revised information architecture, filters, deal tiles and weekly ad page view for desktop, mWeb, aOS and iOS.
CVS Otchs
Redesigning the over the counter health care services app for increased conversion with BJ Frogg's behaviors and triggers
CVS UI kit
Producing User Interface Kit components for CVS retail digital teams in Figma
Everest UI Kit
Producing a globally editable atomic design system with linked complex components and variants in Figma
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SEI One
Designing a consistent usable Fintech experience from complex requirements in a fast paced agile environment
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Marriott
Improving conversion rates with map based discovery and reduced complexity for travel booking at Marriott.com
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Rodman Library
Reducing phone support calls and improving catalog search with revised content, labeling, and taxonomy for Rodman public library
Goodyear
Addressing the social constraints of the built environment with a digital health social network for autonomous transportation systems and Goodyear
Amazon
Reducing abandonment rates with improved browsing and discoverability for the online giant
Arduino
Clarifying the product offering and reducing visual complexity with architecture analysis, usability testing and prototype development for Arduino.com
American Campus
Designing a community connection application prototype for student residential apartment communities in Webflow
Ray's Bike Park
Improving discoverability and mobile performance with visual navigation and responsive design for Ray's bike park
Covid19 PSA
Addressing the new public health constraints of a global viral pandemic with an academically driven public service announcement
Writing & Reading
Staying interested and curious about concepts, ideas and our collective potential future
Mixed media
Staying connected to the aesthetics of composition and making through mixed media collage
Methods
An assembled collection of design methods cards for easy reference
