Designing for developers and the agents working beside them
Product designer since 2006. I led design for Snyk Code from the DeepCode acquisition to $100M ARR, and I prototype in real code so what I design is what gets built.
From problem to product
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Prototype in code
Working prototypes early, so engineers and PMs react to real behavior, not static frames.
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Design for humans and agents
Workflows where people and agents share the work, from the first prompt to the merged PR.
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Zoom in on the details
The small things decide trust: a severity color, a diff line, the wording of one CLI error.
From people I've worked with
I had the immense pleasure of partnering with Andy on a wide range of projects, from IDE plugins to Fix PRs and the CLI, and he is one of the most talented and energetic designers I've ever worked with. Andy is that rare designer who combines brilliant UX/UI skills with a deep understanding of technical details. This unique blend allows him to collaborate seamlessly with engineers, creating designs that are not only beautiful and intuitive but also practical and buildable.
His impact on our product development process was huge. In customer calls, Andy's mockups consistently resonated, which dramatically sped up our discovery and validation cycles. Internally, his clarity of vision ensured the engineering team was always perfectly aligned, making for a smooth delivery process. On a personal level, Andy is a joy to have on any team, a fantastic collaborator and a genuinely fun and great person to be around. He doesn't just do great work, he makes the entire team better. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Working with Andy has been a real highlight of my time as a PM at Snyk. He brings a rare mix of technical depth, product thinking, and strong customer intuition that greatly improves every project we work on together. He's not just a designer; he's a strategic partner. Andy understands engineering constraints, proactively engages in trade-off discussions, and consistently pushes for solutions that balance user needs with company objectives. His ability to distill insights from customer conversations and translate them into scalable, intuitive designs is unmatched. Above all, he brings a true product mindset. He challenges assumptions, contributes meaningfully to strategy, and cares deeply about delivering impact; not just shipping features. Any team would be lucky to work with him.
I have had the pleasure of working with Andy both on a peer basis and with him being my manager. As a designer, Andy is really impressive: he grasps really complex concepts quickly and makes sure he understands all the intricacies and rabbit holes. He also has an amazing eye for detail, often going back to adjust colours and paddings until they are just right. He has an in-built understanding of the user, but also goes out of his way to join user interviews to make sure that his understanding is up-to-date and complete.
As a manager, Andy prefers to help his reports understand and fix the issues themselves, be it design problems or organisational issues. He is always available to guide and give advice, but avoids giving solutions or micro-managing people or outcomes.
I cannot recommend Andy enough!
Andy is a sharp, strategic product design lead with deep expertise in DevX and AI. He not only drives innovation and simplifies complexity but also brings great positivity, energy, and a sense of fun to every project. His ability to create a vision, align teams, foster collaboration, and create intuitive, high-impact products makes him a standout designer. I hope we get to collaborate again!
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Andy on multiple projects. His proactive involvement early in the product discovery phase was instrumental in shaping our strategies. Andy consistently partnered with product teams to craft initial designs, actively seeking feedback and iterating swiftly to enhance user experiences. His unwavering commitment to user-centric design and meticulous attention to detail resulted in intuitive and engaging interfaces. I highly recommend Andy for any organization seeking a visionary product designer who champions the user at every step.
I have the rare opportunity to work with Andy as part of Snyk and before that as part of DeepCode. Andy embodies two key capabilities which allow him to design truly developer-first products. On one hand Andy has a good eye for design which carries value and improves conversions. On the other hand, being entrepreneurial and with keen interest towards software development, Andy succeeds to get into the shoes of the developer and think from a developer's perspective. He led a number of user research interviews with developers, letting him dive deeper and extract insights to improve the product. I would strongly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a product design lead or any other role in the design space.
Building something for developers?
I'm always happy to talk about agentic UX, developer tools or design systems.
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