Nice to meet you.
I’m Phil Hodge, a tattoo artist turned digital product designer from California.
3x Webby winner
State Farm Finance - Mobile app.
Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness - Mobile app.
NomNom Paleo Visual Design - Mobile app.
Some of the companies I have had the privilege of working with
Where I come in
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I firmly believe that aesthetics, motion, and an overall sense of delight are fundamental aspects of exceptional user experiences. I am unwavering in my belief that technology should never be unnecessarily challenging or devoid of aesthetic appeal.
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As I grow in my leadership role, I continue to focus on not just building great experiences but also great teams. I have mentored and managed Jr designers through ACDs. When I have a team that understands a vision and understands the steps toward that vision through carefully crafted goals, I have yet to see a project not succeed. This is my overall mission as I continue my career - Build the teams that will change the world tomorrow.
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From the beginning, it has to feel real in order to set the vision and successfully build any product or experience. I believe in showing rather than telling and continue to encourage my teams to focus time on prototyping ideas in order to set expectations and direction.
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With how advanced technology is and continues to become, there is no justified excuse for an experience to be inaccessible to anyone. Through my time working with a number of healthcare and financial brands, I have gained a better understanding and respect for designing in an inclusive way. Accessibility is at the forefront of my process when designing digital experiences.
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I began working with native iOS and Android design in 2012, learning best practices and innovating on the platforms for over a decade now.