Man with beard wearing gray Stussy t-shirt standing in front of brick wall, arms crossed. AKA Richard Ilott

Hi, I’m Richard, a design leader with a focus on UX/UI

With over 7 years of experience working with start-ups and FTSE 100 companies, I bring a broad skillset and a wealth of expertise.

I thrive on strategic problem-solving and take great pride in leading and managing design teams to deliver impactful results.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my rescue dog, Nika, discovering new coffee spots, and expanding my trainer collection—though my partner, Emma, insists it’s time to start selling some on Vinted!

What I do

    • Mastery of design principles, including typography, colour theory, layout, and composition.

    • Proficient in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other industry-standard software.

    • Experience with responsive and user-centred design methodologies.

    • Item In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and practices to ensure inclusivity in UX design.

    • Familiarity with advanced tools for prototyping, usability testing, and maintaining scalable design systems.

    • Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-platform optimisation to ensure designs perform consistently across devices and environments.

    • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and creativity.

    • Passionate about mentoring junior designers, helping them build technical skills and define career goals.

    • Skilled at creating a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation.

    • Strong focus on aligning design initiatives with business objectives to deliver measurable impact.

    • Expertise in developing design strategies that enhance brand identity and user experience.

    • Experience in presenting design concepts to stakeholders and securing buy-in.

    • Adept at identifying challenges and implementing creative, practical solutions.

    • Skilled at balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility in design projects.

    • Track record of driving innovation to stay ahead of industry trends.

    • Excellent communicator, skilled at articulating design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

    • Experienced in facilitating design workshops and brainstorming sessions.

    • Strong collaboration skills, working closely with developers, marketers, and other stakeholders.

Case Studies

The following case studies gives an overview of my design process, from starting with a kick off meeting to fully understand problem all the way through to live product. However, as no project progresses in a linear fashion, I find ways to adapt my approach to suit.