Gerard
®
Design Systems Studio
Experience/
Experience/
Experience/
Matter(s)
Matter(s)
Matter(S)
Deep Mental Immersion
Once upon a digital dawn, in the vibrant realm of Creativia, your journey as a designer unfolded with pixels as your palette and code as your compass. In the early chapters of your tale, you found yourself entranced by the dance of colors and shapes on the canvas of the internet.
It all began in the bustling city of Imagiotech, where ideas and innovation flowed through the neon-lit streets. As a wide-eyed apprentice, you stumbled upon the enigmatic Guild of Designers, a secretive order where the magic of user interface and web design was mastered.
Under the mentorship of seasoned sages of aesthetics and functionality, you delved into the ancient scrolls of CSS and HTML, unlocking the secrets of the digital language. Your days were spent sketching wireframes in the hallowed halls of the Guild, each stroke of your stylus a step closer to unveiling the mysteries of seamless user experiences.
The Web Weaver, a mystical figure with a beard made of binary code, recognized your potential and entrusted you with the Scroll of Harmony—a sacred manuscript containing the principles of balance between beauty and usability. Armed with this wisdom, your designs began to breathe life into the virtual tapestry of the internet.
Deep Mental Immersion
Once upon a digital dawn, in the vibrant realm of Creativia, your journey as a designer unfolded with pixels as your palette and code as your compass. In the early chapters of your tale, you found yourself entranced by the dance of colors and shapes on the canvas of the internet.
It all began in the bustling city of Imagiotech, where ideas and innovation flowed through the neon-lit streets. As a wide-eyed apprentice, you stumbled upon the enigmatic Guild of Designers, a secretive order where the magic of user interface and web design was mastered.
Under the mentorship of seasoned sages of aesthetics and functionality, you delved into the ancient scrolls of CSS and HTML, unlocking the secrets of the digital language. Your days were spent sketching wireframes in the hallowed halls of the Guild, each stroke of your stylus a step closer to unveiling the mysteries of seamless user experiences.
The Web Weaver, a mystical figure with a beard made of binary code, recognized your potential and entrusted you with the Scroll of Harmony—a sacred manuscript containing the principles of balance between beauty and usability. Armed with this wisdom, your designs began to breathe life into the virtual tapestry of the internet.
Merging UXU\, Information Design, and of course, A\X toward design systems —my current TRIFECTA view.
—I unite User Experience strategies, UI aesthetics, Information Design, and Artificial Intelligence Experiences clarity into one process. This ensures concepts are not just visually compelling but also logically structured and effortless to use, giving teams both beauty, and precision in every deliverable product while adding value to any Design System library.
Motion design
Visual design
UX/UI design
Storytelling
Gerard
"Hi, I'm Gerard —a world-class
UXU\ A\X developer & designer
based in Indianapolis, IN, USA."
"Hi, I'm Gerard —a world-class
UXU\ A\X developer & designer
based in Indianapolis, IN, USA."
"Hi, I'm Gerard - a world-class UX/UI developer & designer based in Indianapolis, IN, USA."
Work Experience
March 2026
Résumé: UXU\ A\X Dev
[W2/C2C Hybrid: Remote or On-Site.]
[Ask me for the latest résumé version.]
March 2026
Résumé: UXU\ A\X Dev
[W2/C2C Hybrid: Remote or On-Site.]
Design Systems Consulting.
March 2026
Résumé: UXU\ A\X Dev
[W2/C2C Hybrid: Remote or On-Site.]
[Ask me for the latest résumé version.]
Expertise
cultivated through
diverse life experiences
Expertise
cultivated through
diverse life experiences
Expertise
cultivated through
diverse life experiences
2024 — Current
Figma Indy Group (FIG./FoF)
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ leader MC for Figma ecosystem.
2024 — Current
Figma Indy Group (FIG./FoF)
Hybrid
UXU\ leader MC for Figma ecosystem.
2024 — Current
Figma Indy Group (FIG./FoF)
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ leader MC for Figma ecosystem.
Y2K — Current
Dev & Design at GDS.io
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
Design Systems Consulting.
Y2K — Current
Dev & Design at GDS.io
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
Design Systems Consulting.
Y2K — Current
Dev & Design at GDS.io
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
Design Systems Consulting.
2023
Eli Lilly, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ A\X ADS to upcoming platform.
2023
Eli Lilly, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ A\X ADS to upcoming platform.
2023
Eli Lilly, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ A\X ADS to upcoming platform.
2022
State of Indiana
Hybrid
UXU\ leadership for the upcoming SEO.
2022
State of Indiana
Hybrid
UXU\ leadership for the upcoming SEO.
2022
State of Indiana
Hybrid
UXU\ leadership for the upcoming SEO.
2020
AllPaid, Inc.
Hybrid
From UXU\ lead to upcoming A\X, AWS, and DXP.
2020
AllPaid, Inc.
Hybrid
From UXU\ lead to upcoming A\X, AWS, and DXP.
2020
AllPaid, Inc.
Hybrid
From UXU\ lead to upcoming A\X, AWS, and DXP.
2018
Adobe Labs
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ laws w/ Adobe CC ecosystem.
2018
Adobe Labs
Hybrid
UXU\ laws w/ Adobe CC ecosystem.
2018
Adobe Labs
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
UXU\ laws w/ Adobe CC ecosystem.
2014
IFSA-Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
From leading UXU\ to updating LDS/R6.
2014
IFSA-Butler University
Hybrid
From leading UXU\ to updating LDS/R6.
2014
IFSA-Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana | USA
From leading UXU\ to updating LDS/R6.
Immersive learning
in the knowledge realm
Immersive learning
in the creative realm:
2013
Ohio University
STIR [Eco-Design Coursework.]
2013
Ohio University
STIR [Eco-Design Coursework.]
2013
Ohio University
STIR [Eco-Design Coursework.]
2012
IUPUI University
Graduate VisCom Coursework.
2012
IUPUI University
Graduate VisCom Coursework.
2012
IUPUI University
Graduate VisCom Coursework.
2009
University of Illinois
Graduate Design Coursework.
2009
University of Illinois
Graduate Design Coursework.
2009
University of Illinois
Graduate Design Coursework.
2008
Illinois State University
PMP/Agile
2008
Illinois State University
PMP/Agile
2008
Illinois State University
PMP/Agile
2007
Parkland College
Multimedia Design Coursework.
2007
Parkland College
Multimedia Design Coursework.
2007
Parkland College
Multimedia Design Coursework.
Born in 1990
My life —in a timeshell
1993
First Design Software Encounter
Discovered Macromedia Director and fell in love with the creative possibilities on my macPlus.
Design Club Leadership
Founded and led a design club, honing leadership and collaboration skills.
Freelance Motion Gig
Landed first paying design job, creating a memorable corporate motion graphics for a local business.
Design Internship
Secured a position at a design agency, gaining real-world experience and industry insights.
Y2K
Adobe Creative Cloud Mastery
Mastered Illustrator, After Effects, while expanded skills with various Adobe and programing tools.
Published Design Blog
Started a personal blog to share design insights, building an online presence.
National Design Competition Win
Clinched first place in a prestigious design competition, boosting confidence.
Portfolio Showcase
Presented a standout portfolio, opening doors to job opportunities.
Design Jobs
Secured a lead designer position at dynamic startups, diving into professional projects.
2010
Design Certifications
Specialized courses, adding valuable skills to the toolkit.
Design Team Lead Promotion
Recognized for leadership qualities and promoted to lead from a small to real big design teams.
International Design Conference Speaker
Shared expertise at a global design conference, expanding professional network.
Side Hustle Success
Launched a successful design-focused side business, balancing passion and profit.
2K26
Mentoring Emerging Designers
Actively involved in mentoring young designers, paying it forward in the design community.
1% of my #1 books
Grid Systems
The Atomic Habits Workbook
Designed by Apple in California
App Icon Book
UX for A\ Driven Products
Designing Design
My central skills
My central skills
My central skills
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01.
UXU\ A\X Design
UXU\ A\X Design
02.
02.
.\O Elements+Principles
.\O Elements+Principles
03.
03.
App+Web Design
App+Web Design
04.
04.
2/3D Motion Design
2/3D Motion Design
05.
05.
ADDIE+MIDI Design
ADDIE+MIDI Design
06.
06.
Adobe CC Ecosystem
Adobe CC Ecosystem
07.
07.
ADS/Design Systems
ADS/Design Systems
Languages
Languages
Languages
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01.
English [Fluent]
English [Fluent]
02.
02.
Spanish [Fluent]
Spanish [Fluent]
Discover What Drives My Forward Thinking
Forward thinking is, at its core: strategic thinking. It's recognizing that not everything has to be done and perfect at once, but you must make time to start the process. Intentionally scheduling time blocks that put me thinking outside of real time, needs is a huge first step in future focused leadership to deliver MVPs.
Forward thinking is, at its core: strategic thinking. It's recognizing that not everything has to be done and perfect at once, but you must make time to start the process. Intentionally scheduling time blocks that put me thinking outside of real time, needs is a huge first step in future focused leadership to deliver MVPs.
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