Sam Ambrose

About me

As a product designer, I transform concepts into compelling, user-focused digital experiences. Combining design expertise with years of real-world front-end development skills, I create interfaces where beauty meets functionality.

Through leading transformative design projects at respected organizations, I've honed my ability to craft and implement sophisticated systems.
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From concept to completion, I drive meaningful changes with lasting impact.

Behind the designer is a curious mind fueled by exploration and a passion for solving meaningful problems.

When I’m not immersed in the digital world, you’ll find me offline, recharging and making memories with my family.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Design & Prototyping

I design user-centered experiences with a focus on UX, UI, and interaction design. From early sketches to polished prototypes, I bring ideas to life using tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and good old pen and paper — all grounded in a design thinking approach.

Whiteboard, Tablet, Pen + paper
Figma
User Experience (UX) Design
User Interface (UI) Design
Interaction Design
Prototyping & Wire-framing
Design Thinking
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)

AI in My Workflow

I’m always exploring new ways to work smarter, collaborate better, and design with more impact. From AI-assisted tools to user research and cross-functional communication, I bring a thoughtful, tech-forward approach to every stage of the design process.

Enhance visual assets with AI-assisted tools like Generative Fill
Use AI for brainstorming, content generation, and UI copy variations
Streamline user research with automated summaries, tagging, and behavior analysis
Accelerate design iterations with AI-driven mockups and layout suggestions
Integrate emerging tools to boost creativity, efficiency, and collaboration

Presentation, Translation

I design user-centered experiences with a focus on UX, UI, and interaction design. Whether I’m wireframing, prototyping, or gathering insights through user interviews and session replays, I stay grounded in design thinking. I adapt my communication style to connect effectively with stakeholders, users, and developers — ensuring ideas are not just seen, but understood.

Adapt presentation, tone, and delivery to effectively communicate with stakeholders, users, and developers
Conduct qualitative research to inform design decisions
User interviews
Session replay analysis

Development-

Proficient in both front-end development and design, with a strong grasp of HTML5, CSS3 (including preprocessors), JavaScript, and popular Front-end Frameworks (Angular, ReactJS). Experienced with CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation), CSS Grid, Flexbox, and Visual Studio Code.

Methodologies & Processes-

Deep understanding of Design Thinking, Responsive Web Design, and Agile Methodology. Committed to ensuring Cross-browser Compatibility and adopting a Mobile-first Mentality. Skilled in Project Management, Collaboration, and Communication.

Testing & Optimization-

Proficient in Usability Testing and Web Performance Optimization. Experienced in developing Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and conducting Browser Compatibility Testing (BrowserStack). Knowledgeable in utilizing Google Lighthouse for site audits and optimization.

Staying Relevant-

Blend emerging tools and trends with solid design principles. By integrating AI, generative fill, ChatGPT queries, etc., I push creative boundaries while staying grounded in proven practices to deliver intuitive, user-focused designs.

Presentation, Translation

Adapt presentation, tone, and delivery to effectively communicate with stakeholders, users, and developers
Conduct qualitative research to inform design decisions
User interviews
Session replay analysis

Analytics & Insights-

Proficient in leveraging Data-Driven Decisions through tools such as Google Analytics, Splunk, and Microsoft Clarity. Limited experience in SQL for data querying and analysis. Knowledge of A/B testing within LaunchDarkly.

Testing & Optimization-

Version Control & Build Tools-

Experienced with Git and GitHub for version control and team collaboration, as well as utilizing Webpack and Gulp for project automation and optimization. Applied these tools to manage code changes, streamline workflows, and enhance build processes based on project needs.

And more...

Familiar with Figjam, Draw.io, Excalidraw, and Mermaid for diagramming and visualizations. Experienced with Bing Webmaster Tools and Google Search Console for basic SEO and site performance monitoring. Utilized browser developer tools for debugging and troubleshooting.

Case Studies

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Document Library

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod needed a file system, that was easy to update, maintain and access.

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Live Site

Case Study

Mobile App

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod needed a modern app that was easy to use, update, and maintain while enhancing user engagement and accessibility.

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Live Site

Case Study

Locator

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod's legacy locator system needed a complete overhaul to become responsive, intuitive, and easy to maintain. By integrating modern design, user-centric features, and real-time analytics, I transformed it into a streamlined, engaging tool that meets the needs of both users and administrators.

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Live Site