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Over the past 6 years I've designed enterprise dashboards, learning portals, and intranet tools for Fortune 500 clients across retail, hospitality, and public safety. More recently I've taken that same approach to client work through FusionForm, the studio I co-founded, designing and building web experiences for small and local businesses.
My background in front-end development means I don't just design solutions, I build them. That context changes how I design from the start.
When I'm not designing, I'm trying new restaurants in Grand Rapids, current favorite is Old Goat, dialing in espresso shots, playing guitar, and watching Manchester United matches.
Where I've worked
Founder & UX Designer
Started as independent freelance web design work in 2019, formalized as FusionForm in 2024 after establishing an LLC. Built brands and conversion-focused websites for small businesses across Grand Rapids. Clients include a residential concrete contractor that received 40 estimate requests in its first 30 days of season, and a Mexican food truck and caterer booking events from graduation parties to a 150-guest wedding.
UX & Front-End Designer
Migrated GM's enterprise design system across 20+ vehicle brand libraries from Sketch and Axure to Figma, ensuring components, colors, typography, and icons were accurately connected to the correct libraries. Where discrepancies existed, applied design judgment to select the closest matching option and flagged brand owners for review. Collaborated with Rightpoint and GM designers and PMs across distributed product teams.
UX Designer & Front-End Developer
Led design and front-end development from discovery to launch for 25+ enterprise client projects including dashboards, data visualizations, and LMS applications for Fortune 500 clients across retail, hospitality, and public safety. Redesigned a client dashboard from a generic Bootstrap layout to a custom hierarchical UI, reorganizing complex data into a clear hierarchy that reduced the time stakeholders needed to find and act on key metrics.
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 is an excellent designer who always showed initiative and a drive to expand his craft. We worked together on GM's client projects and he always kept team members in the loop with design system best practices. He had ideas for design system improvements that showed his mindset for constant betterment. A true team player and a pleasure to work with.
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.
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.
