Creating effective design that moves users through a range of experiences including web design, print & digital media, games, mobile applications, and more.
UX/UI Design
Website Design
Product Development
Brand Development
Software Design
SNAPSHOT OF SKILLS
UX/UI Design
Research, wireframing, and creating interfaces
Building Websites
Design and building, HTML & CSS, and SEM
Digital Illustration & Design
Characters, custom art, and creative projects
Digital Marketing
Target audiences, ads, testing, and analytics
Software & Tools
- WordPress
- cPanel & WHM
- Woocommerce
- ClickFunnels
- Unbounce
- Builderall
- Wix
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe XD
- Sketch
- Figma
- Gimp
- Canva
- Adobe (Multiple)
- Medibang
- ClipArt
- CorelDraw
- ProCreate
- Google Ads
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Ads
- Hootsuite
- MailChimp
- SEMRush
- Zapier
- Adobe Premiere
- Mobile Editors
- Animatron
- HubSpot
- ClickUp & Asana
- Airtable & Slack
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- LibreOffice
- QuickBooks
- PayPal & Stripe
- Plaid
With more than a decade of experience, I am a versatile designer.
About
For over 13 years, I have honed my abilities as both a Graphic and UX/Ui Designer. I am highly skilled in information layout design, user experience design, websites & funnel systems, proposals & presentations, and custom design that converts visitors through powerful experiences. I also have experience creating full online course systems and materials.
A few of the industries that I have experience in include corporate training, fintech, medical, gaming, real estate, startups, life coaching, and more. My work includes a number of other customer-facing businesses that range from local services to national products.
An ambitious learner, I am passionate about tracking down and obtaining both new skills and knowledge.
I also have an interest in digital illustration and have been on various different creative projects. With a balance of creative and technical skills, I am a well-rounded and valuable member to a team. Being a big picture thinker also helps me creatively solve problems.
You can view my past portfolio which features my experience from between 2011 and 2019 by clicking here.
Design Process Breakdown
Below is a quick look at my own process for design projects. My process is very versatile and adaptable to each individual project, whether it is for a website, marketing, or custom designs. Each step is more involved but this gives an idea of how I work.
This process requires an understanding of psychology as it affects a user and their experience. What they like, dislike, think, and believe make a huge impact on how a design is interpreted or acted upon. Good design keeps these variables in consideration as it works from an advanced process.
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Examples
Use the slider below to view examples of my past work including websites, graphic design & branding, digital illustration, traditional art, and crafting.
FAQ's
What are your favorite sources of design inspiration?
The short answer is people. The world that we design is made for people. How they move, how they think, what gets their own imaginations stirring, I find it all inescapably fascinating. I find the mind and psychology very inspirational as well, and my research in psychology and consumer behavior has directly affected how I create a design, especially when it comes to my banding or website work. As an example, it is why I utilize texture and other elements in my design. It helps to create the point of focus and the boundaries that move them through the media as intended.
How do you deal with creative blocks?
I find that a block often comes from something not being clear. I will usually go back and conduct some fresh research, or return to early mockup material. Sometimes I need to look away from something to come back with fresh eyes, but I will still usually just move to another part of the project or other general work tasks and then return to it and try again.
How do you handle negative feedback?
I am more interested in something being right or being a good design, so I would rather have the negative feedback so I can work through the problem. The success of the project is most important, so if I have to change direction or fix something I would rather just go ahead and get that feedback so I can do so.
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Multi-skilled individual with a well-rounded understanding of the customer journey and the tools used to affect decision-making through web design and media. Professional with creative, technical, and marketing experience.
Email at lukensurge@gmail.com
Currently open to accepting offers. Get in touch through the form, or email me with more information regarding your opportunity.