Charlotte, NC

Derrick
Deese

Multi-disciplinary designer
at the intersection of design
and social impact.

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I'm a digital designer who believes good design can change how people experience the world.

Based in Charlotte, NC, I bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to every project — from product interfaces to brand systems. My work lives at the crossroads of craft and purpose, with a focus on creating experiences that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.

When I'm not designing, I'm thinking about the social dimensions of what we build and who we build it for.

Skills

  • UI / UX
  • Product Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Brand & Identity
  • HTML + CSS
  • Swift

Tools

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Webflow

Education

  • BFA Graphic Design
    UNC Charlotte, 2013
  • Foundation HTML / CSS / JS
    SuperHi, 2020

2020 — Present

Senior Product Designer

Lowe's

Leading end-to-end product design across digital commerce and internal tools, driving UX strategy and cross-functional collaboration at scale.

2018 — 2020

Senior Designer

Union

Shaped brand and digital identities for mission-driven clients, leading design systems and interactive experiences from concept through delivery.

2015 — 2018

Freelance Designer

Independent

Partnered with startups, nonprofits, and agencies to deliver branding, web design, and product experiences across diverse industries.

2013 — 2015

Designer

Union

Contributed to brand strategy and visual design for clients across healthcare, education, and technology sectors.

Let's make
something good.

Open to new projects, collaborations, and conversations.