Hello, I'm Nate

Over the past 4 years I have strived to make products that are enjoyable and fulfilling to use by users and developers. Since my childhood I have always felt the desire to give solutions to broken functions and experiences. I remember always thinking  "there must be a better way".

I am self-taught with a diverse background, and after 8 years in social work, I discovered a love for design and a natural talent for creating user-centered experiences. I have since worked with a variety of growing companies to design new applications and improve existing ones.

Along my journey of design, I discovered a deep excitement towards development and spent a year learning and practicing how to bring my designs into reality to break down the communication gap between cross-functional teams.

My Resume
Image of Nate and Wife

What I care about

Family

My Wife and I have a tiny black lab named Pepper, and a close-knit family.

Community

You are who you spend your time with, simple as that.

Products

Designing and developing a product that solves a solution is so satisifying.

Disc Golf

I picked up disc golf with my friends Travis, Cam, and Adam about a year ago and we just passed our 100th game together.

Music

I like to listen to a wide variety music with an open mind. I've been currently obsessed with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, but I highly encourage you to reach out and see what's been has been playing in my office recently.

Drinks

I'm a 3+ drink guy if you ever run into me while I'm working. Coffee, water, tea, or anything blue.

What I'm learning

Full-Stack Development

After spending my time learning front-end, I felt that there's a limit before needing to understand the full product.

User Research

My focus has been heavy on the implementation side in my career, so I have been working to learn new research methods.

Accessibility

Accessibility for products is key especially when it comes to disabilities. I'm working to understand accessible code standards alongside accessible design standards.

Recent listenings

Let's talk

I am always open to conversations about future work opportunities, tips and advice, and mentorship. You can find me through Instagram, LinkedIn, or through my email at nate@shortwebdesign.com