About Me
Tristan Huyck is a product designer and Webflow developer based in Grand Rapids, MI with 6+ years designing digital products and building websites, handling the full process from research to launch.
Recently: Product Designer at Rightpoint, migrating GM's enterprise design system to Figma. Previously: UX Designer & Front-End Developer at eSkillz for 4 years, designing 75+ training experiences and enterprise dashboards for LMS platforms like Cornerstone and Docebo. Work included intranet redesigns, data dashboards, and learning portals for Fortune 500 clients across retail, hospitality, and public safety sectors.
When he's not designing, he's trying new restaurants in Grand Rapids (current favorite: Old Goat), playing guitar, dialing in espresso shots, and watching Manchester United matches.
My Experience
Senior Product Designer
Migrated General Motors' enterprise design system components from Sketch and Axure to Figma, creating component libraries and documentation for distributed product teams.
Founder & Product Designer
Founded a full-service design agency specializing in branding and web design for small businesses. Manage operations, client relationships, and lead design work from concept through Webflow development.
UX Designer & Front-End Developer
Designed and developed 75+ training experiences for enterprise LMS platforms including Cornerstone and Docebo. Conducted UX audits for 30+ client portals, redesigned the company portfolio, and mentored junior designers.
Web Designer & Developer
Designed and built 10+ responsive Webflow websites for small businesses, handling branding, UX design, custom development, and SEO optimization from discovery through launch.
Web Content Curator
Created and managed digital content reaching 200,000+ annual users for the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Implemented tag-based search systems and SEO improvements that increased site traffic and user engagement.
Testimonials
Tristan's design work is exceptional. He listens to client needs, develops fresh concepts in Figma, and brings incredible attention to detail. From personalized dashboards to fully themed sites, his user-focused approach makes all the difference.
Tristan has a true skill for taking a client's vision, whether it's a few choppy words or endless ideas, and making it real. He handles feedback masterfully, ideates on the fly, and gently steers clients toward sound design choices with kindness.
Tristan has a real talent for understanding users and turning that into clean, functional designs. He bridges the gap between design and development better than most, bringing thoughtful work and collaborative energy to every project.
Tristan brings outstanding attention to detail and a thoughtful, user-focused approach to every project. He shows up with genuine curiosity, a strong sense of ownership, and dedication to quality that makes him invaluable.
Tristan is an awesome designer. We worked on projects with demanding clients and he rolled with the punches every time. Great design skills and people skills.
Tristan is one of the most reliable and self-driven designers I've collaborated with. His designs feel modern, thoughtful, and tailored to each client. He's especially strong in web design, creating responsive experiences that elevate brand presence and function flawlessly.
My overall experience was a 10/10. The feedback has been incredible, and I genuinely feel like I carry my business with a different sense of pride now. Having everything clearly displayed in one place has made such a difference for customers and my confidence.
