Patrick Bower

I apply lean UX methodologies to rapidly understand user needs and business goals. Through stakeholder workshops and collaborative sessions, I define problems clearly and create actionable insights that drive design decisions in fast-paced SaaS environments.

I leverage AI tools to interrogate product repositories, understanding APIs, data structures, performance constraints, and existing patterns. This technical research ensures my designs work within real-world limitations and align with current architecture.

I create designs ranging from lo-fi wireframes to high-fidelity UI components, often moving directly to code for interaction design. I build component libraries and prefer code-based design as it represents the real user experience.

I build flexible prototypes that validate concepts quickly, often using feature flags in the product repository. This approach provides the most valuable validation by testing with real users in their actual environment.

I conduct both moderated usability testing for complex features and unmoderated testing for smaller iterations. I also run A/B tests to validate design decisions with real user data and behavioral insights.

I write frontend code using JavaScript/TypeScript and React, following best practices with conventional commits and testing. While not a full-stack developer, I can contribute meaningfully and communicate at a deep technical level with engineering teams.