Patrick Grizzard

Designer in New York, NY, United States

Member since July 15, 2019

Patrick is a designer, storyteller, and problem solver with decades of agency and product experience, including two years as the director of UX at kbs+. As a full-stack UX designer, he studies behavior to understand intent and transform it into useful, usable, and meaningful experiences. That means researching customer needs and business objectives, synthesizing data- and insight-driven solutions, and iteratively designing and validating those solutions at increasing levels of fidelity.

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Digital Design

Wayforward | Self-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Native Apps
- Sketch
- InVision
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Writing & Editing
- Responsive Design
- Design Research
- Experience Strategy
- UX Design
- Health
- Wellness
- Psychology & Mental Health
- Startups
- Information Architecture (IA)
- Zeplin
- Trello
- Protoyping
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)
- User Journeys
- iOS App Design
- Android App Design
- Dashboard Design
Hershey | Modular Component Library
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Brand Ecosystems
- User Testing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- InVision
- OptimalSort
- Treejack
- Usertesting.com
- Responsive Design
- Design Research
- Experience Strategy
- UX Design
- Pattern Libraries
- Digital Agencies
- Advertising
- Information Architecture (IA)
- Protoyping
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)
Publicis Groupe | AI-Powered Connectivity Platform
- Native Apps
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Conversational Design
- User Testing
- Sketch
- InVision
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Digital Agencies
- Advertising
- Productivity
- Virtual Assistant
- Protoyping
- User Journeys
- iOS App Design
- Android App Design
Motel 6 | Responsive, Contextually Aware Lodging Site
- Hotels & Lodging
- eCommerce
- User Testing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Responsive Design
- Experience Strategy
- UX Design
- Responsive Web Apps
- Digital Agencies
- Information Architecture (IA)
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)
- User Journeys
Eisenhower Memorial | Rich Media Educational Storytelling
- Rich Media
- Storytelling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Writing & Editing
- Design Research
- Experience Strategy
- UX Design
- Museums & Exhibits
- Digital Agencies
- Education
- Information Architecture (IA)
National Education Association (NEA) | Email Design System, Templates, and Usage Guide
- Email Design
- Email Marketing
- User Testing
- Sketch
- InVision
- Writing & Editing
- Responsive Design
- Design Research
- Experience Strategy
- UX Design
- Design Systems
- Nonprofit
- Education
- Protoyping
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)
NBC Universal | Responsive Media + Entertainment Site
- Media
- Storytelling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Interaction Design (IxD)
- Design Research
- Experience Strategy
- UX Design
- Entertainment & Leisure
- Information Architecture (IA)
- Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Employment

Experience Strategist | UX Designer
2012 - PRESENT
Freelance
- Led user research, experience strategy, user flows, wireframing, and prototyping for agencies and startups like Sapient_Razorfish, Code & Theory, and Gilt.
- Managed and mentored teams of UX and visual designers, content strategists, and copywriters.
- Worked on key projects including Marcel, an AI-driven conversational UI platform for Publicis Groupe; a responsive eCommerce site for Motel6; interactive TV concept for Panasonic; and web experience for the Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, DC.
Technologies: Heuristic Analysis, Dashboard Design, Android App Design, iOS App Design, User Journeys, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Protoyping, Trello, Zeplin, Information Architecture (IA), Museums & Exhibits, Design Systems, Pattern Libraries, UI Design, UX Design, Experience Strategy, Design Research, Responsive Design, Writing & Editing, Interaction Design (IxD), Treejack, OptimalSort, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Principle, Figma
Director, UX Design
2015 - 2016
kbs+
- Managed and mentored a team of eight full-time UX designers and multiple freelancers.
- Restructured UX design methodology to create a process that was user-centered, lean, and insight-data-driven. Collaborated with discipline leads from across the organization to evangelize and implement this new approach.
- Led multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, and strategists on projects for major technology, automotive, and CPG clients.
Technologies: Heuristic Analysis, Android App Design, iOS App Design, User Journeys, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Protoyping, Information Architecture (IA), Design Systems, Pattern Libraries, UX Design, Experience Strategy, Design Research, Responsive Design, Writing & Editing, Interaction Design (IxD), Usertesting.com, Treejack, OptimalSort, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch
Interaction Designer
2011 - 2012
SYPartners
- Developed a suite of tools that helps teams define and execute their strategic goals as one of two interaction designers in the digital products group.
- Worked directly with SYP leadership to define product vision and strategy and to translate the essence and personality of SYP into its first digital product.
- Interviewed and collaborated with senior innovation and business transformation consultants to translate their analog processes and tools into a digital experience.
- Collaborated with another interaction designer, visual designer, and developer on system design, UX/UI design, prototyping, and user testing.
Technologies: Protoyping, Information Architecture (IA), Experience Strategy, Design Research, Interaction Design (IxD), Adobe Creative Suite
Senior UX Designer
2006 - 2008
Method
- Led the UX design of websites, applications, and other interactive experiences.
- Planned and conducted quantitative and qualitative research.
- Guided the design process from conceptualizing through wireframes and. screen flows, to prototyping and testing.
- Managed day-to-day client relationships and expectations.
- Managed and mentored junior designers.
- Contributed to internal and external thought leadership initiatives.
Technologies: Heuristic Analysis, Protoyping, Information Architecture (IA), Experience Strategy, Design Research, Interaction Design (IxD), Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Master of Professional Studies degree in Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP)
2008 - 2010
New York University - New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts degree in History, English
1992 - 1996
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Experience

User Testing20 years
Experience Strategy20 years
Design Research20 years
Information Architecture (IA)20 years
UX Design20 years
Interaction Design (IxD)15 years
Sketch4 years
UI Design4 years

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