Product Designer & Creative Technologist specialized in interaction design and UX strategy.
Product Designer & Creative Problem Solver specialized in interaction design and UX strategy.
I take a holistic approach, blending design thinking and systems thinking, and adapting my process to each project to craft creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and drive business goals.
Selected Projects
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"Sam exhibits a profound commitment to user-centric design, consistently striving to comprehend user needs and implement system-level design solutions that ensure a seamless overall experience. His systematic approach to design thinking, demonstrated through his strong advocacy for initial desk research and structured workshops, was instrumental in aligning design decisions with both user requirements and internal stakeholder objectives.
Sam's introduction of newer creative aesthetic direction was highly valued and significantly appreciated by the teams he supported. When I was his manager, I observed his exemplary ability to internalize constructive feedback and integrate it effectively into his work, contributing to significant professional growth during that period."
Josh Landis
UX Manager at U.S. News & World Report
"Sam exhibits a profound commitment to user-centric design, consistently striving to comprehend user needs and implement system-level design solutions that ensure a seamless overall experience. His systematic approach to design thinking, demonstrated through his strong advocacy for initial desk research and structured workshops, was instrumental in aligning design decisions with both user requirements and internal stakeholder objectives.
Sam's introduction of newer creative aesthetic direction was highly valued and significantly appreciated by the teams he supported. When I was his manager, I observed his exemplary ability to internalize constructive feedback and integrate it effectively into his work, contributing to significant professional growth during that period."
Josh Landis
UX Manager at U.S. News & World Report
What I can do
for you.
Tools I use
Figma
Claude
ChatGPT
Google Analytics
Miro
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
UX/UI Design
UX Research
Rapid Prototyping
Visual & Graphic Design
AI-Augmentation
Design Systems
Motion Graphics
Why I do what I do.
Samuel Miller
Product Designer & Creative Technologist
I love creating and improving things. I've naturally always had a deep curiosity and far-reaching creativity that I use to better understand the complex dynamics of the world and people. What started as a multi-layered interest history, science and technology, turned into a career when I discovered the field of human-computer interaction.
I focus on creating harmony. I design products that solve user needs, meet technical constraints, and improve business goals. Moreover, I strive to design interfaces that harmonize visual aesthetic with engaging and user-friendly interactions.
I can zoom-in and zoom-out. With 4+ years of experience as a project manager and product owner, I bring a unique understanding of the bigger strategic picture for each project, while being able zoom-in and craft the minute details.
What people have said.
"Samuel brings a great mix of strong design thinking, strategy, and collaboration. He doesn’t just make things look good, he makes sure they work well for users and support the business goals. He’s thoughtful, data-driven, and always focused on solving the right problems.
What stands out most about Samuel is how well he works with others. He partners closely with product managers and leadership, helps guide design direction, and supports other designers along the way. He’s calm, clear in his communication, and always open to feedback.
Any team would be lucky to have Samuel. I’m excited to see what he does next and highly recommend him for Senior or Principal Product Design roles."
Miguel Clavel
Senior UX & Product Designer - U.S. News & World Report
"Sam played a supportive role on my SyncUP team at T-Mobile. It was a pleasure working and collaborating with Sam and I appreciate his attention to design detail. He was responsive, personable and took pride in his assigned projects."
James Jeffcoat
Sr. Manager, User Experience - T-Mobile
"Sam has the ability to quickly learn new and complex domains and problems, combine his technical expertise with big picture thinking to come up with creative solutions, and communicate and present designs effectively."
Mahesh Kumar Bangalore Hanumaiah
Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Charles Schwab
"I worked with Sam on the design of the mobile app experience for the Camp McDonald’s promotion. He did a great job designing the layout of the experience, allowing the users to redeem their prizes with ease. This was a huge hit with the customers and contributed to the overall success of the program. On top of being a fantastic and thoughtful designer, he was easy and fun to work with and he gets the job done."
Bridget Sweeney
Associate Creative Director - The Marketing Store
"I had the pleasure of working with Sam for about six months on some feature improvements for SyncUP KIDS Watch, where his focus on elevating customer experience was impactful. From conducting insightful user research to proposing data-driven design solutions, Sam demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking. I recommend Sam for his valuable contributions to our project."
Ola Smolskaya
Senior Product Manager - T-Mobile
"Sam immediately brought his experience and knowledge of user experience design to our team and continues to be a valuable partner. Beyond showing his strength as a product owner, his passion for design is an asset through the design process. He tirelessly advocates for the design team’s role with leadership and business stakeholders, helping us advance awareness of our value to the organization and our customers. Sam’s curiosity also adds greatly to the team’s growth and knowledge as he stays ahead of current best practice and shares his knowledge with the team."
Bret Schwalb
UX Product Design Manager - Disccover Financial Services
"Samuel brings a great mix of strong design thinking, strategy, and collaboration. He doesn’t just make things look good, he makes sure they work well for users and support the business goals. He’s thoughtful, data-driven, and always focused on solving the right problems.
What stands out most about Samuel is how well he works with others. He partners closely with product managers and leadership, helps guide design direction, and supports other designers along the way. He’s calm, clear in his communication, and always open to feedback.
Any team would be lucky to have Samuel. I’m excited to see what he does next and highly recommend him for Senior or Principal Product Design roles."
Miguel Clavel
Senior UX & Product Designer - U.S. News & World Report
"I had the pleasure of working with Sam for about six months on some feature improvements for SyncUP KIDS Watch, where his focus on elevating customer experience was impactful. From conducting insightful user research to proposing data-driven design solutions, Sam demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking. I recommend Sam for his valuable contributions to our project."
Ola Smolskaya
Senior Product Manager - T-Mobile
"I worked with Sam on the design of the mobile app experience for the Camp McDonald’s promotion. He did a great job designing the layout of the experience, allowing the users to redeem their prizes with ease. This was a huge hit with the customers and contributed to the overall success of the program. On top of being a fantastic and thoughtful designer, he was easy and fun to work with and he gets the job done."
Bridget Sweeney
Associate Creative Director - The Marketing Store
"Sam has the ability to quickly learn new and complex domains and problems, combine his technical expertise with big picture thinking to come up with creative solutions, and communicate and present designs effectively."
Mahesh Kumar Bangalore Hanumaiah
Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Charles Schwab
"Sam played a supportive role on my SyncUP team at T-Mobile. It was a pleasure working and collaborating with Sam and I appreciate his attention to design detail. He was responsive, personable and took pride in his assigned projects."
James Jeffcoat
Sr. Manager, User Experience - T-Mobile
"Sam immediately brought his experience and knowledge of user experience design to our team and continues to be a valuable partner. Beyond showing his strength as a product owner, his passion for design is an asset through the design process. He tirelessly advocates for the design team’s role with leadership and business stakeholders, helping us advance awareness of our value to the organization and our customers. Sam’s curiosity also adds greatly to the team’s growth and knowledge as he stays ahead of current best practice and shares his knowledge with the team."
Bret Schwalb
UX Product Design Manager - Disccover Financial Services
"Samuel brings a great mix of strong design thinking, strategy, and collaboration. He doesn’t just make things look good, he makes sure they work well for users and support the business goals. He’s thoughtful, data-driven, and always focused on solving the right problems.
What stands out most about Samuel is how well he works with others. He partners closely with product managers and leadership, helps guide design direction, and supports other designers along the way. He’s calm, clear in his communication, and always open to feedback.
Any team would be lucky to have Samuel. I’m excited to see what he does next and highly recommend him for Senior or Principal Product Design roles."
Miguel Clavel
Senior UX & Product Designer - U.S. News & World Report
"Sam has the ability to quickly learn new and complex domains and problems, combine his technical expertise with big picture thinking to come up with creative solutions, and communicate and present designs effectively."
Mahesh Kumar Bangalore Hanumaiah
Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Charles Schwab
"I had the pleasure of working with Sam for about six months on some feature improvements for SyncUP KIDS Watch, where his focus on elevating customer experience was impactful. From conducting insightful user research to proposing data-driven design solutions, Sam demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking. I recommend Sam for his valuable contributions to our project."
Ola Smolskaya
Senior Product Manager - T-Mobile
"Sam played a supportive role on my SyncUP team at T-Mobile. It was a pleasure working and collaborating with Sam and I appreciate his attention to design detail. He was responsive, personable and took pride in his assigned projects."
James Jeffcoat
Sr. Manager, User Experience - T-Mobile
"I worked with Sam on the design of the mobile app experience for the Camp McDonald’s promotion. He did a great job designing the layout of the experience, allowing the users to redeem their prizes with ease. This was a huge hit with the customers and contributed to the overall success of the program. On top of being a fantastic and thoughtful designer, he was easy and fun to work with and he gets the job done."
Bridget Sweeney
Associate Creative Director - The Marketing Store
"Sam immediately brought his experience and knowledge of user experience design to our team and continues to be a valuable partner. Beyond showing his strength as a product owner, his passion for design is an asset through the design process. He tirelessly advocates for the design team’s role with leadership and business stakeholders, helping us advance awareness of our value to the organization and our customers. Sam’s curiosity also adds greatly to the team’s growth and knowledge as he stays ahead of current best practice and shares his knowledge with the team."
Bret Schwalb
UX Product Design Manager - Disccover Financial Services
"Samuel brings a great mix of strong design thinking, strategy, and collaboration. He doesn’t just make things look good, he makes sure they work well for users and support the business goals. He’s thoughtful, data-driven, and always focused on solving the right problems.
What stands out most about Samuel is how well he works with others. He partners closely with product managers and leadership, helps guide design direction, and supports other designers along the way. He’s calm, clear in his communication, and always open to feedback.
Any team would be lucky to have Samuel. I’m excited to see what he does next and highly recommend him for Senior or Principal Product Design roles."
Miguel Clavel
Senior UX & Product Designer - U.S. News & World Report
"I had the pleasure of working with Sam for about six months on some feature improvements for SyncUP KIDS Watch, where his focus on elevating customer experience was impactful. From conducting insightful user research to proposing data-driven design solutions, Sam demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking. I recommend Sam for his valuable contributions to our project."
Ola Smolskaya
Senior Product Manager - T-Mobile
"I worked with Sam on the design of the mobile app experience for the Camp McDonald’s promotion. He did a great job designing the layout of the experience, allowing the users to redeem their prizes with ease. This was a huge hit with the customers and contributed to the overall success of the program. On top of being a fantastic and thoughtful designer, he was easy and fun to work with and he gets the job done."
Bridget Sweeney
Associate Creative Director - The Marketing Store
"Sam has the ability to quickly learn new and complex domains and problems, combine his technical expertise with big picture thinking to come up with creative solutions, and communicate and present designs effectively."
Mahesh Kumar Bangalore Hanumaiah
Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Charles Schwab
"Sam played a supportive role on my SyncUP team at T-Mobile. It was a pleasure working and collaborating with Sam and I appreciate his attention to design detail. He was responsive, personable and took pride in his assigned projects."
James Jeffcoat
Sr. Manager, User Experience - T-Mobile
"Sam immediately brought his experience and knowledge of user experience design to our team and continues to be a valuable partner. Beyond showing his strength as a product owner, his passion for design is an asset through the design process. He tirelessly advocates for the design team’s role with leadership and business stakeholders, helping us advance awareness of our value to the organization and our customers. Sam’s curiosity also adds greatly to the team’s growth and knowledge as he stays ahead of current best practice and shares his knowledge with the team."
Bret Schwalb
UX Product Design Manager - Disccover Financial Services