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Visual Design

I use UX research and design to reduce uncertainty, uncover user needs, and create clearer, more usable product experiences.
  • Colours & Gradients
  • Typography
  • Icons
  • Avatars
  • Illustrations
  • Writing & Copy
  • Stock Photos & Videos

Visual Design

Visual design brings clarity, emotion, and consistency to a product. I focus on creating visual systems that support usability, reinforce brand identity, and guide users effortlessly through an interface without unnecessary visual noise.

  • Colours & Gradients

    I develop color palettes and gradient systems that support brand recognition, accessibility, and visual hierarchy. Colour choices are tested for contrast, meaning, and consistency across states and components.

  • Typography

    Typography is treated as a functional design tool. I define type scales, weights, and spacing to improve readability, establish hierarchy, and ensure consistency across screens and breakpoints.

  • Icons

    I design and select iconography that is clear, recognizable, and stylistically aligned with the overall product. Icons are optimized for clarity at small sizes and consistent usage across the interface.

  • Avatars

    Avatars are designed to support personalization and representation while remaining inclusive and brand-aligned. I consider scalability, accessibility, and contextual use across the product.

  • Illustrations

    Illustrations are used purposefully to explain concepts, reduce cognitive load, and add personality without distracting from core tasks. I ensure illustration styles scale well across different use cases.

  • Mockups

    High-fidelity mockups communicate visual intent clearly to stakeholders and developers. These assets reflect real content, defined visual rules, and final layout decisions.

  • Writing & Copy

    I craft clear, concise interface copy that guides users, sets expectations, and reduces friction. Writing decisions are grounded in user context and product tone rather than marketing language.

  • Stock Photos & Videos

    When using stock imagery, I select assets that feel authentic, inclusive, and aligned with the product narrative. Visual assets are evaluated for tone, consistency, and performance impact.






As a UX designer, I specialize in leading end-to-end digital product design with a focus on user-centered research, iterative strategy, and high-impact execution across web, mobile, and service environments.
My research skills are rooted in fieldwork, interviews, and usability testing that uncover deep user needs and transform raw insights into actionable design directions.
I consistently craft creative, systems-level solutions—from eliminating medical waiting rooms to integrating social tools into real estate platforms—that challenge conventions and enhance user experiences.
My design decisions have directly led to measurable business outcomes, including a 500% increase in platform adoption, reduced staffing costs, and elevated market positioning in competitive industries.
1+416.934.0786
gregoryjohnpool@gmail.com