Doug Merritt

I shape design systems with the foundation, craft, and process that teams can trust.

Doug with his sonDoug mountain bikingPulling an espresso shot

I shape design systems with the foundation, craft, and process that teams can trust.

That starts with tokens, naming conventions, and standards that hold together at scale. It carries through real visual and interaction craft sharpened over 15 years of hands-on design work. And it depends on the process surrounding a system, with documentation and guidance that builds confidence in its use.

Tools

Figma, Claude Code, Jira, Storybook, core Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Systems skills

Component-driven design, process and governance, token taxonomy and architecture, cross-functional adoption, AI-assisted workflows

Craft skills

Prototyping, data visualization, accessibility (WCAG), Object-Oriented UX

Soft skills

Pragmatic, collaborative, iterative mindset

Personal interests

Racing bikes, riding bikes, dad stuff, espresso