David Ross

I've been a designer, a strategist, and a writer, sometimes all at once.
I help people navigate meaningful decisions through thoughtful work.

Patiently waiting at a bakery | Cornwall, England

Hi, I'm David.
UX Designer focused on creating meaningful experiences.

Iโ€™m currently based in Portland, Maine, working remotely as part of a small digital team at TBWA Chiat\Day\NY.

I started my career in Landscape Architecture, designing outdoor spaces for people to escape. As time went on I shifted to digital, still being rooted in creating something that serves people's needs.

I care about making things understandable. A lot of the projects I've worked on have been focused on pivotal moments in people's lives, whether that's graduating high school, deciding on a career, or planning for a kitchen renovation.

Outside of work, I enjoy small side projects that let me experiment more freely as well as cycling, photography, and indulging in the Portland food & drink scene.

What I'm into right now

Exploring AI tools

Morning bike rides

Photography

Preventing Food Waste

Bowling

Animations

Flat Whites

$6 Tuesday Movies

Fantasy Football

Tracking my sleep

Film scores

Exploring AI tools

Flat Whites

Morning bike rides

$6 Tuesday Movies

Photography

Fantasy Football

Preventing Food Waste

Tracking my sleep

Bowling

Film scores

Animations

Exploring AI tools

Flat Whites

Morning bike rides

$6 Tuesday Movies

Photography

Fantasy Football

Preventing Food Waste

Tracking my sleep

Bowling

Film scores

Animations

The values
behind my work

Communication

I communicate openly, give feedback, and focus on what truly matters for the outcome.

Teamwork

I love collaborating, ownership, and believe the best results come from teamwork.

Details

I take initiative, explore new ideas, and make decisions even when the path isnโ€™t clear.

Adaptability

I stay flexible, learn quickly, and adjust to challenges without losing direction or focus.

Movies
I won't shut up about

Movies
I won't shut up about

Books
I've recently read

Books
I've recently read