About Chris Wood

I'm an end-to-end UX Designer.

I research, design, and prototype accessible experiences for good causes.

I'm also experienced in front-end development.

I've worked with:

  • Public sector organisations
  • Nonprofits
  • Small-to-medium enterprises
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Available from October

Case studies

DrDoctor

2023

Skills demonstrated

Complex web application
User research
UX design
Design system
B2B2C

Summary

Increased efficiency of NHS admin teams when scheduling patients.

  • Researched, designed and tested product enhancements to help reduce trusts' admin workload.
  • Worked with stakeholders and clients to design a new scheduling product that solves unmet user needs.
  • Rebuilt Figma components in the design system to be responsive, versatile, and efficient for designers to use.
  • Shared research insights across teams and involved non-designers in the research process.
More info available on request

Reading Borough Council

2022

Skills demonstrated

Usability testing
Design system
Accessibility
Capability building
B2C

Summary

Saved the Council money by improving residents' access to services online.

  • Planned, facilitated and analysed usability testing.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across 8 service areas to improve customer-facing journeys and define metrics for success.
  • Created a WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant design system based on the GDS and worked with the developers to roll out the new patterns gradually.
  • Built the client's capacity for user-centred design so that they could prototype and test independently.
More info available on request

ACCA Global

2021

Skills demonstrated

Complex web application
UI design
Facilitation
Design system
B2C

Summary

Helped design the accountancy body's new portal, used by over 700,000 students and members worldwide.

  • Mapped out complex customer journeys, including student registration, preparing for exams, and tracking progress through the qualification.
  • Used their existing design system to produce UI designs and iterate rapidly based on acceptance criteria and research insights.
  • Lead cross-disciplinary workshops to gather requirements for complex features, such as authentication, profile switching, and notifications.
  • Collaborated with developers and reviewed their work.
More info available on request
Collection of UI elements from Logan Together's new website design

Skills demonstrated

User research
Usability testing
UI design
Information architecture
B2C

Summary

Communicated the movement’s purpose, way of working, and progress data to a diverse range of stakeholders and local community members.

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UI elements from the Stronger Together Logan website project

Skills demonstrated

User research
Usability testing
UI design
Information architecture
B2C

Summary

Connected Logan families to their local community through improved access to events, parks, support services and more.

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Skills demonstrated

UX research
Usability testing
Wireframing
UI design
B2C

Summary

Increasing platform engagement by helping Latin Americans find work in Australia.

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Skills demonstrated

UX research
Usability testing
Wireframing
UI design
B2C

Summary

Increasing employer retention by speeding up the process of reviewing candidates.

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Skills demonstrated

UX research
Usability testing
Wireframing
UI design
B2C

Summary

Improving credibility of the course in order to increase ticket sales.

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Feedback from clients and colleagues

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Selected UI design work

Highlights from my work with digital marketing agencies and small-medium enterprises, from 2015-2020. Mixture of UCD and non-UCD projects.

2020

Blockchain Australia

Wireframing + branding + UI design
2020

Take it Easy Tours

Wireframing + usability testing + UI design
2020

The Hader Clinic

UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360
2020

Trav’s Trees

Wireframing, UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360
2020

Lucy Wood

Branding, wireframing, UI design + web development
 
 
2019

All Green

UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360
2019

Peter Bouchier

UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360
2019

Terra Madre

UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360
2019

TTS Real Estate

UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360
2019

Nash Advisory

UI design + web development
Built for:
Digital360

Why work with me

Experienced

I’ve been doing this since I was 10

I've been wireframing, designing and coding websites since I was in primary school. Two decades on, my design skills span multiple disciplines and are sharper than ever.

Collaborative for good

Driven by positive change

I use my skillset to help communities, individuals and organisations thrive through meaningful digital experiences. Collaboration and open communication is at the heart of my approach.

Investing in a better world

Investing in a better tomorrow

I use green service providers and offset my carbon emissions to help preserve our home planet. I also use privacy-centric tools for communication and gathering research.

Would you like to work together?