——— Co-founder at Backstroke
——— Former Principal Product Designer at Shutterstock
I'm a visual linguist with a passion for brands, products, and pixels
Let’s work together.
I'm a strong believer that one's design philosophy should be followed up by exceptional production.
Navigating the complexities of design and transforming visions into elegant, user-centric solutions energize me deeply. With more than eight years of decorated experience spanning diverse sectors—including brand development, web and mobile interfaces, along with UI/UX design—I bring a comprehensive approach to each project. My expertise lies in crafting integrated design strategies that not only meet but exceed business objectives and elevate user satisfaction. By staying at the forefront of product design and innovation trends, I serve as a conduit between imaginative concepts and their practical application, ensuring every project is infused with precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of design principles.
At my essence, I am a creator, preferring the tangible results of design execution over endless discussion. The transition from an ephemeral idea, perhaps initially doodled on a casual coffee shop napkin, to a successful, market-leading entity is what I find most fulfilling. Witnessing an abstract concept evolve, find its unique identity, and distinguish itself in the marketplace is an unparalleled joy. Described by colleagues as self-driven, passionate, inventive, and always eager to tackle new challenges, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of design and achieving excellence in every endeavor.
——— Leading UX for AI Products @ Shutterstock
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER AT SHUTTERSTOCK
CREATIVITY AT THE SPEED OF YOUR IMAGINATION™
I collaborated with diverse teams around the globe to spearhead the user experience design for Shutterstock's innovative AI image generator, a first-of-its-kind project. I also created the saying "Creativity at the Speed of Your Imagination™.” There have been more than 2,000,000 images generated to date.
Shutterstock invited SXSW attendees to unleash their creativity and get up-close with Shutterstock’s AI Image Generator at The Creative Industries Expo.
Bringing together hundreds of global exhibitors under one roof, the expo converged cutting-edge industries with services and products to take attendees into the future—with Shutterstock leading the way!
INFLUENCING THE INDUSTRY
——— From the Industry
Senior Director @ Shutterstock Product Innovation, AI
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Former Principal Creative at Adobe
Michaël Chaize
Tyler is a talented UX designer whom I have the pleasure of working with. Tyler is an incredibly creative and innovative designer who consistently thinks outside the box to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Tyler's ability to turn rough wireframes into high-fidelity concepts in record time is truly remarkable. His visual design work is of exceptionally high quality and shows his excellent eye for detail and aesthetics. I was impressed with his ability to deliver polished designs while still staying true to the user-centric principles that drive great UX. What really stands out about Tyler is his open-mindedness and willingness to take feedback.
He's always eager to collaborate and work with product partners to adjust the user experience quickly and efficiently to meet the needs of the project. He has a strong sense of ownership over his work and always strives to deliver the best possible experience for the end users.
Tyler is a joy to work with and has a fantastic personality. He is a great collaborator who is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of the project. His positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges make him a valuable asset to any team. He has the skills, creativity, and personality to excel in any environment and deliver exceptional results.
PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT
——— From Shutterstock
VP of UX
at Shutterstock
John Labriola
Since joining Shutterstock via the Pattern89 acquisition, Tyler consistently thinks outside the box and implements new techniques. His ideas and input took Predict in a completely new direction, and user feedback on the prototype has been very positive. Additionally, Tyler was instrumental in determining how to integrate the new and complex concept of AI data into the Search and Create experiences, while still keeping them intuitive and easy to navigate.
Tyler works with a number of teams across Shutterstock, and has had a positive impact on each person he collaborates with. On his product squad and within the UX team, Tyler has challenged others to think differently and try alternative approaches—he is never afraid to put himself or his ideas out there.
And through his insightful feedback and co-designing within the UX team, he helps up-level everyone’s skills—and he does it with humility and a great sense of humor that is infectious to the whole team.
Bo Kristensen
UX Leader, Design Thinker, Creator
Within the Data Squad, Tyler provides thought leadership and drives the team to think about bringing more innovation through AI with the end user in mind, ultimately ensuring that what we build is easy to use and provides value to the user. This is a great example of how individuals of different disciplines can come together to form a team to make amazing things happen.
Culture is one of the most important factors when someone chooses to work where they do—and it’s people like Tyler that make Shutterstock a place where folks want to be. His product and engineering teammates in the Data Squad and UX team are inspired by his work and cherish his fun, charismatic personality that uplifts just about any conversation.
In addition, his eagerness to share his knowledge and experience is also evident in his commitment to help with Shutterstock’s sponsorship of Brainstation, a user experience and engineering program that supports underrepresented students.
DOING THE MOST
——— Serial Entrepeneur & Creator
——— Branding & Design
——— Award-winning Product Designer
——— Speaker & Ministry Strategist
——— Published Author & Writer
——— TV Show Host
——— Black History Maker of Tomorrow Recipient
——— 3+ SASS Product Acquisitions
——— Music Artist
——— 3 Apparel Brands
——— Voice-Over Artist
——— Pollie Award Winning Political Strategist