Hello! I’m Ashton and I’m an expert in design systems currently working @ Varo.
A little about me.
I am a lead product designer based in Kansas City, Missouri. My work focuses on systematic design, digital innovation and screen-based consumer experiences. My current projects center on Design Systems, building the foundational components for other UX designers to apply, for developers to code and for consumers to interact with.
Prior to Varo, I was a lead designer for Mode design system at Stitch Fix. I spent time leading design system efforts servicing Garmin. Before Garmin, I was an integral part of the UX team at global advertising agency, VMYL&R. Client work includes, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Automotive, Sherwin-Williams, Pfizer Clinical Trials, Metro by T-Mobile among other notable brands. I was a key player in the design system development and worldwide distribution of FordPass, an all-in-one mobility app for Ford owners.
At home, you will likely find me playing with my perfect dog, Potato, or honing my homemade pasta-making skillset!
Clients I’ve worked with.
Stitch Fix, Garmin, Ford, Lincoln Motors, Sherwin Williams, Pfizer Clinical Trials, Kellog’s, NAPA Auto Parts, Electrolux/Frigidaire, Eggo, NBA, Spire, Tyson, Boehringer Ingelheim, Arcade Beauty, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Metro by T-Mobile, Standard Textile Home
Some recognition worth mentioning.
Design featured in Folly Jazz Series presenting Karrin Allyson’s Yuletide Hideaway. 2014
Typeface featured on luc.devroye.com - Type Design Information Page. 2014
Earned Rick Poynor Award for valuable feedback in an academic setting. 2015-2016
AIGA Communications Officer. 2015-2016
Honored with Muriel Cooper Award for boldly embracing technology in design. 2016
Co-led IBM Design Thinking workshop with Samantha Mak at the Kansas City Art Institute. 2016
Chosen to create a mural in Kansas City, MO “Never Better KC” for the VMLY&R Foundation. 2017
Participated in and helped organize KC Design Week. 2018