16 Years of DesigntoDevelopment

Turning complex ideas into delightfully simple interfaces.

About Rob

I'm Rob, a product designer who has spent 16 years making complex software feel simple, and a little delightful. I've led design teams as a creative director, rebuilt enterprise platforms for companies like AveriSource, Wolters Kluwer and Patriot Software, and today I'm building Alongside and run Livingstones Studio, partnering with teams on products, websites and brands.

I care most about the small moments: the transition that explains where you are, the micro-interaction that makes a dull task feel good. I started out designing and building my own work, so I sweat the details all the way to code.

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Experience

Livingstones StudioFounder & Design Partner2023–Present

For the past few years I’ve been running my own design studio. I’ve worked across a range of brands, building platforms, website, brands, and more. Along the way, I’ve contracting with Overline Studio since 2025 and have worked with large brands like Bessemer Venture Partners and Patriot Software rebuilding whole platforms and enterprise websites.

DreamtenSenior Product Designer2022–2024

At Dreamten I’ve worked on a variety of products, industries ranging from Web3 and crypto startups to the nation’s largest outdoor living firm. Data-driven solutions were developed through a combination of usability studies, business analysis, and product architecture deep-dives paired with thoughtful, strategic, and conversion-focused design.

Steadfast Design FirmCreative Director & Dev Lead2014–2021

I started out with Steadfast as a Senior Designer and Developer and was quickly promoted to Creative Director. I also served as the Development Lead for several years, but as the team grew, I stepped out of that role to focus on the design team. I had the privilege of helping build and train a small but passionate and skilled team while producing killer work. This was accomplished through regular design reviews, direction setting, client communication, briefings, creating proposals, managing budgets, conflict resolution, and many other things. As a full-service agency, I had my hands on product design, web design, development, app design, print, branding—everything.

FreelanceDesign & Development2008–Present

For over a decade I’ve been working with clients in a variety of industries (including universities, software, construction, photographers, churches, non-profits, and many more) to craft unique experiences and memorable brands through websites and a variety of digital and print pieces. Critically, this has been accomplished by working closely together with the client to understand their unique industry, challenges, and goals.

The Art Institute of Raleigh-DurhamAdjunct Instructor2016

I taught both design and development classes that focused on creating functional, easy-to-use web experiences. These courses ranged from intermediate to advanced level.

Baptist State Convention of NCGraphic Designer & Developer2012–2014

While with the Convention I worked with various ministries to promote their cause, events, and resources through both print, web design, and development. This included websites, email templates, brochures, posters, environmental design, t-shirts, web advertising, print advertising, presentations, postcards, and many others. I also served as a part of the Convention's Web Team which focused on user experience, intuitive design, and an easy-to-use authoring experience.

Education

The Art Institute of Raleigh-DurhamBachelor of Arts in Graphic Design2010–2013

Case Studies

AveriSource Overhaul

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We overhauled AveriSource's industry-leading migration platform: a refreshed brand, a reimagined product, new services and AI-features, and a rebuilt marketing website. AWS raved about it.

We overhauled AveriSource's industry-leading migration platform: a refreshed brand, a reimagined product, new services and AI-features, and a rebuilt marketing website. AWS raved about it.

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Wolters Kluwer Tax Suite

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Wolters Kluwer Axcess Tax Suite was ready to move into the cloud, but needed a complete redesign first. We added real-time collaboration and removed as much friction as possible. Users loved it in testing.

Wolters Kluwer Axcess Tax Suite was ready to move into the cloud, but needed a complete redesign first. We added real-time collaboration and removed as much friction as possible. Users loved it in testing.

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Samwise PSM Web App

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Process safety management for ammonia refrigeration: every step, fragmented documents, and scattered teams now in one place—so proving compliance takes seconds instead of days. The industry is buzzing.

Process safety management for ammonia refrigeration: every step, fragmented documents, and scattered teams now in one place—so proving compliance takes seconds instead of days. The industry is buzzing.

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Patriot Time Tracking iOS App

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Time tracking and payroll from your pocket. Employees track their time, request time off, and review their pay—while managers breeze through it all with their thumbs. User testing was successful, now it's being built.

Time tracking and payroll from your pocket. Employees track their time, request time off, and review their pay—while managers breeze through it all with their thumbs. User testing was successful, now it's being built.

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Let's Church Media Platform

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Free sermon and media hosting for churches and ministries with AI-powered transcripts, automatic speaker detection, and much more—optimized for mobile. Users feel like they have superpowers.

Free sermon and media hosting for churches and ministries with AI-powered transcripts, automatic speaker detection, and much more—optimized for mobile. Users feel like they have superpowers.

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