Design Systems. Accessible UX. Higher Ed Strategy.
I help colleges, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations build scalable, accessible digital systems that work for their teams and audiences.
- 24+ years in UX and design.
- I Lead Harvard's Design System UX.
- Speaker at Drupal Evolve, Digital Collegium and Educause Nercomp.
How I Help Organizations Scale Design
From strategy to implementation, I provide the expertise to build design products that work for your team and your users.
Design System Audits
Clear roadmap to fix inconsistencies, improve accessibility, and simplify usage.
System Architecture
Figma components, Tokens Studio, and platform alignment for scalable design.
Accessibility Consulting
WCAG reviews, structured content UX, and accessibility training.
HarvardSites Design System
The Challenge
10,000+ websites, inconsistent and inaccessible
The Solution
Unified design system in Figma/Storybook with governance
The Impact
Accessibility by default, scalable adoption
Visual Solutions & Brand Systems
From design systems to brand storytelling, here’s a selection of past work that helped organizations communicate clearly, build trust, and scale effectively.
What Clients Say
Richard delivered a seamless platform migration and elevated our digital presence. His clarity, patience, and results speak for themselves.
Thea Gelbspan, ESCR-Net
Richard blends design talent, technical skill, and clear communication — rare in one person. At Harvard, he delivered complex projects at the highest standard.
Software Engineer at Cartera Commerce, Inc
Richard balances creativity with clarity and delivery. He turns vague ideas into scalable, accessible solutions — and follows through beyond launch.
Barbara O'Connell, PMP Web Project Manager, Overture Partners
