Designing for Meaningful Impact.

Who I am

Hi, I’m Grace, a Product & UX Design Leader based in Manchester, UK, with 12+ years of experience creating impactful digital experiences. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, fostering collaboration, and empowering teams to thrive.

I believe in designing with purpose—balancing business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility to craft solutions that deliver lasting value for people, businesses, and the planet.

What I do

I design seamless, user-centred digital experiences for mobile and web platforms, integrating AI and scaling design systems to drive measurable outcomes.

My expertise spans crafting end-to-end solutions, mentoring high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration to solve complex challenges. I help businesses grow through thoughtful, impactful design that aligns with their goals.

Mobile Apps

SaaS Platforms

AI Integration

Websites

Design Systems

⋆ Mobile Apps ⋆ SaaS Platforms ⋆ AI Integration ⋆ Websites ⋆ Design Systems

Recent project work

Full case studies available upon request

Strategic AI Integration

Designing the end-to-end experience of the strategic pilot project to integrate AI with a health & fitness mobile app to enable user-generated database growth, boost customer satisfaction, and save costs.

Timeline

Apr - Jul 2024

Design Lead (user research, UX, UI design)

My Role

Product Manager, Mobile Engineers (iOS & Android), Back-end Engineer

Team

253% new data acquired within 30 days

Results

80% reduction in required user interactions

£250K annual cost savings per global region

SaaS Platform from Scratch

Building a SaaS Platform from the Ground Up

Leading the creation of an internal SaaS platform from scratch. Modernise processes, reduce lead conversation lag and improve data security.

Timeline

Feb - Oct 2024

Design Lead (user research, UX, UI design, design system)

My Role

Product Manager, Front-end Engineers, Back-end Engineers

Team

91% user satisfaction during Beta testing

Results

60% reduction in manual steps and admin tasks

Championing Design Systems

Streamline collaboration between design and engineering, enhance product consistency and scalability, and reduce design inefficiencies.

Timeline

Jan - Nov 2024

Design Lead (Strategist, Implementation Consultant, mentor)

My Role

Senior UX Designer, Front-end Engineers

Team

50% reduction in design time

Results

30% increase in engineering efficiency

What I offer

🧩 Design Leadership

Align UX strategy with business goals, driving impactful design decisions that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives.

🛠 Design Systems & Operations

Build and scale design systems that enhance collaboration, drive consistency, and streamline design and development processes across organisations.

💡 Workshops & Collaboration

Design and facilitate workshops that foster innovation and cross-functional alignment, enabling teams to co-create solutions efficiently and effectively.

✨ AI-Driven Innovation

Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance user experiences and streamline processes, enabling teams to deliver smarter, scalable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.

🤝 Team Building & Mentorship

Develop and nurture high-performing design teams, implementing strategies for hiring, onboarding, and skill development to empower designers to thrive and grow.

✌🏼 Community Development

Build meaningful connections through community networks and events. I’m a co-organiser of the Design Systems Community Manchester chapter. I’ve also organised many UX events in the past.

  • "Big thanks to Grace, she is a real unsung hero, working her magic behind the scenes to make our work easier, more enjoyable, and more efficient. She's always there to help support the team or me no matter what the issues are! She's all about pushing the boundaries and striving for excellence, not just in her field but in shaping our team's culture and growth as a whole, beyond just UX. Not everyone gets to see it, but she's always going the extra mile with her problem-solving skills."

    – Sandi (Senior UX Designer)

  • "Incredibly lucky to have Grace on our team. She consistently advocates for the user with a pragmatic focus on the user journey, while also engaging deeply with technical discussions to ensure quality code and meaningful outcomes.

    Grace has been instrumental in bridging the gap between design and development, leading the way in implementing Figma Dev Mode for better collaboration and running workshops to improve team workflows.

    Her influence extends beyond traditional design roles; she’s a reliable presence, delivering immense value through cross-functional collaboration, feedback, and a genuine care for excellence."

    – Charles (Software Engineer)

  • Grace’s work on Design System 2.0 has brought much-needed clarity and alignment, enabling us to build consistent, high-performing interfaces that confidently meet both user and UX requirements. Her efforts have significantly enhanced collaboration and developer experience.

    – Craig (Lead Software Engineer)