UX Designer & Engineer
Joe O'Leary
Creating engaging, accessible digital experiences. 10+ years of senior UX/UI design and strategy.
Featured Work
Recent Projects
Retirement Calculator
A focused retirement planning tool that answers one question: How much do I need? Users input current savings, annual expenses, and expected returns. The calculator projects retirement date using the 4% rule in real-time. Privacy-first design (client-side only, no data collection).
Challenge
Simplify complex financial calculations for non-experts
Solution
Interactive calculator with instant feedback and projections
Tech
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Outcome
Live at whatsyourenough.info with zero tracking
Wedding Makeup Artist Portfolio
A luxury wedding makeup artist's full-stack digital presence. Designed and built the brand site, gallery showcase, integrated HoneyBook booking widget, and set up transactional email (SendGrid). Optimized for bride discovery and instant booking conversions. Custom domain with SEO schema markup.
Challenge
Build trust and drive bookings for boutique service
Solution
Portfolio-first design with integrated booking system
Tech
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Vercel
Outcome
Live at www.pastelmakeupandstyle.com with booking integration
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UX/UI Design
Pastel
Web Design & UX
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Product Design & Engineering
MsngrPost
Product Design & Engineering
Approach
Design Strategist & Builder
Focus
Strategy + Execution
Role
Design Leadership & Product