Nice to meet you!
Guiding Philosophy /
Principles
Cultivate collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
I believe in teamwork, personal growth, and staying curious.
Employ best UX, Service Design best practices.
Let's use tried-and-true methods to create amazing experiences for users and stakeholders, keeping the voice of the customer at the core of every exploration.
Mentor and coach others
As a Mentor on Designlab, ADP list, instructor at George Brown College and Brainstation, my aim is to be the kind of coach and mentor I wish I had when I was coming up—supporting and guiding each other's growth in a culture of mentorship and collaboration.
Student Testimonials
Nina Lacks
Product Design
@Kroger
Former mentee
If there is a definition of a perfect mentor, Chris is more than that.
He was extremely committed to provide me with his guidance and to share his vast knowledge of UX while honing my design skills. His considerate feedback built up not only my knowledge but also my confidence as a Product Designer.
During our sessions together, he didn't mind spending additional time with me making sure that I always felt supported and encouraged. Outside of our sessions, I could always reach out to him with more questions.
While he is a hard-working, driven person with an immaculate work ethic, he sets similar standards for his mentees which makes working with him only more rewarding.
I am so proud to have been one of his mentees. He truly cares and wants people to be better. He gets you unstuck and motivated again when you hit any roadblock, while sprinkling it with a great sense of humor as well. I really can't say enough good things about him and anybody having him as a mentor or colleague on their team will be so lucky!
Allison Ortiz
UX/UI Designer
@Power HoR
Former mentee
Chris is an exceptional design leader who has significantly influenced my development as a designer.
His extensive knowledge and insightful feedback consistently provide clear directions for improvement. His skill in devising creative strategies, along with his genuine interest in supporting my growth, has been instrumental.
He is also incredibly fun and enjoyable to talk to. He has a vibrant personality and a knack for keeping conversations lively and inspiring, no matter the topic.
Technically competent, Amazing problem solver, Very motivational, Great communicator, Positive attitude, Transparent, Insightful, Encouraging, Resourceful.
James Halim
UX/UI Designer
@Machobear Studio
Former mentee
Chris and I connected on ADPList, and since that time I have learned so much from his expert insights and approach to design, storytelling, communication, and interview process.
Like many people will tell you, Chris is a super positive person, fun to talk to and all around amazing guy! Anyone that has a chance to speak with him will have a great time and learn so much.
Technically competent, Amazing problem solver,Very motivational, Great communicator, Trust worthy Insightful, Honest, Encouraging, Professional
Jonathan Chen
Senior Product Designer
@Manifest Climate
Former mentee
Chris was a great mentor who inspired me to approach each problem in a creative and thoughtful way. He was a key player in my UX education, teaching me to look beneath the surface of each problem I encountered.
Chats with Chris consistently led to my own growth, and an improvement of my ability to see the bigger picture.Chris rallies teams and brings together different personalities to understand the intricacies of customer problems and inform and develop meaningful solutions.
He closely worked with product and client-facing departments on many projects at Intelex, leading to thoughtful discovery of client problems and effective user centric delivery of our products. I would highly recommend Chris on any team as someone who can lead others, bridge the gap between departments and work with diverse personalities.
Playtime Pastimes
Playtime Pastimes
Designing Success