Hello, I'm Denis

Award-winning designer.
Certified Accessibility Professional.
Patent holder. Published researcher.

I focus on the places where design, technology, and accessibility intersect, making sure what we create works for everyone.

Over 20 years of experience across consumer electronics, financial services, healthcare, and emerging technology. Featured in the New York Times, TIME, WIRED, TechCrunch, The Verge.

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Innovation

  • I help organizations navigate emerging technologies by researching, prototyping, and testing new possibilities.
  • I turn complex technical concepts into clear, tangible product experiences your teams can rally around.

Craft

  • I help teams ship polished product experiences, from early strategy through pixel-perfect execution.
  • I build design systems and write production front-end code with deep attention to typography and interaction detail.

Accessibility

  • I help organizations remove barriers through inclusive design that meets standards with creative, practical solutions.
  • I train teams to build accessible products and stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements.

Organizations I’ve worked with

Meta Intel Samsung Bose BNY Mellon RBC Ford iRobot Philips CSA Group Leap IEEE

What people say

Excellence is something that comes pretty naturally to Denis. It's evident in every project he touches. There isn't a lot I wouldn't trust in his care.

Norma MacDonald, VP Design

His leadership in creating CSA's first design system has been nothing short of transformative, setting a new benchmark for consistency and scalability across a portfolio of many digital products.

Ricardo Ramirez, Service Designer

Denis has made a notable impact by leading accessibility improvements and setting a new standard for accessibility. He inspired those around him to move with purpose and not worry about 'perfect.'

Christina Doyle, Senior Manager, Product Design

Design teams are his craft.

Marc De Pape, Principal, Product Strategy

Denis helped transform our approach to UX research by shifting our focus from assumptions to a research-driven process. His leadership led to tangible improvements: new AI solutions, redesigning the e-commerce platform, and securing leadership buy-in.

Sharon Steele, Senior AI Product Leader

He really shines as a coach and as a leader. The workshops he planned and facilitated helped level-up the effectiveness of our design practice, as well as land and grow some of our biggest accounts.

Jackson McConnell, Design Manager

Denis is especially skilled at identifying and elevating the strengths of those he manages. He provides spot-on recommendations that empower you to seek out growth beyond the day-to-day.

Karalyn DaRosa, Principal Designer