I simplify the web

I’m Chris, an experienced product designer from the UK. I’m looking for a new full-time role, and am open to either a permanent position or a long-term contract.

A mockup of the Pikalytics dashboard, allowing players to view Pokémon stats.
Pikalytics dashboard
A mockup of the Cineworld website, showing an alternative movie booking flow.
Cineworld booking flow
A mockup of Delir homepage, which allows travellers to find accommodation in Île de Ré.
Delir homepage
A mockup of the ASOS product page. The design shows results for women's tops.
ASOS product page
A mockup of an aspirational exploration into what a reimagined Holiday Extras search page could look like.
Holiday Extras search results
A mockup of the Currys checkout process. The step shown captures the customer's delivery details.
Currys checkout

Things I’m good at

  • Turning nothing into something.

  • Improving what’s already there.

  • Removing unnecessary complexity.

  • Thinking about the bigger picture.

  • Designing within constraints.

  • Putting myself in the position of the user.

  • Writing clearly and concisely.

  • Working seamlessly within existing teams.

  • Pushing back when appropriate.

  • Apr 2012 – Aug 2012

    Fruitbowl Media

    UI Designer

    Sole designer in a young and fast-paced agency.

  • Aug 2012 – Mar 2013

    Virally

    Product Designer

    Led the product design at a venture-backed startup.

  • Apr 2013 – Oct 2013

    Etch

    Web Designer

    Joined one of the most exciting UK agencies.

  • Oct 2013 – Jan 2016

    Red Bullet

    Lead Designer

    Moved to Etch’s sister company and led design.

  • Jan 2016 – Apr 2021

    Leaf

    Design Director

    Co-founded an agency of seven. Lived the dream.

  • Apr 2021 – Now

    Freelance

    Product Designer

    Closed Leaf on a high to pursue a solo career.

A mockup of a simple navigational dropdown, allowing a user to access their account, switch from dark mode, and logout.A mockup of a chat widget used to communicate with customers in real-time.A mockup of an interactive form allowing users to enter their work expenses.A mockup of controls in a design tool, allowing the user to change sizing, spacing, and general values of an element.A mockup of a comment on a fictional social media site.A mockup of Spotify-inspired audio controls.A mockup of a kanban-style list of a tasks.A mockup of a table, showing the user a short list of jobs they've applied for.A section of a mockup showing a date and time selection UI.
Various web interface elements

Technical, empathetic, and pragmatic: a joy to work with.

Jack Clark

Chris is the best designer I’ve ever worked with.

Mike Carter

Chris turns complex problems into thoughtful solutions.

Matt Obee

I've worked with Chris at two companies, and hope to again.

Matthew Spence

Chris’s forms are so good you'll actually enjoy using them.

Stu Giles

Chris will find opportunities you didn’t know existed.

Curtis Lee

While some designers like to talk, Chris prefers to listen.

Carl Burdett

Technical, empathetic, and pragmatic: a joy to work with.

Jack Clark

Chris is the best designer I’ve ever worked with.

Mike Carter

Chris turns complex problems into thoughtful solutions.

Matt Obee

I've worked with Chris at two companies, and hope to again.

Matthew Spence

Chris’s forms are so good you'll actually enjoy using them.

Stu Giles

Chris will find opportunities you didn’t know existed.

Curtis Lee

While some designers like to talk, Chris prefers to listen.

Carl Burdett

Chris' enthusiasm and positivity are infectious.

Dan Burrows

You think you know what you need, until you meet Chris.

Pete Cartwright

Chris never accepts second best, and it shows in his work.

Elliot Stokes

Carlsberg don't do designers, but if they did, it'd be Chris.

Stuart Clark

To watch Chris design is to watch a true craftsman work.

Chris Arnold

Chris loves what he does and it comes through in his work.

Gavyn McKenzie

I really cannot recommend Chris highly enough.

Tony Heyden

Chris' enthusiasm and positivity are infectious.

Dan Burrows

You think you know what you need, until you meet Chris.

Pete Cartwright

Chris never accepts second best, and it shows in his work.

Elliot Stokes

Carlsberg don't do designers, but if they did, it'd be Chris.

Stuart Clark

To watch Chris design is to watch a true craftsman work.

Chris Arnold

Chris loves what he does and it comes through in his work.

Gavyn McKenzie

I really cannot recommend Chris highly enough.

Tony Heyden

Ways we can work together

  • Watching

    Severance

  • Enjoying

    Container queries

  • Listening to

    Tame Impala

  • Reading

    Good Services

  • Eating

    Bean chilli

  • Drinking

    Kombucha

  • Playing

    Animal Crossing

  • Worried about

    Climate change