I want to help build the next big thing.

Hi, I'm Wes! A freelance product designer and UX researcher. Brands that want to turn ideas into high quality products come to me.

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MY expertise

What I Can Do For You

UI/UX & Product Design

Understand First. I help brands understand user problems in a remarkably deep level. I then turn those problems into pixel-perfect solutions that delight users.

Branding & Logos

Position the Brand. Are you wanting to breathe new life into your company? Let's define your unique brand strategy that communicates your value to the right people.

Strategy & Direction

Dominate new verticals. Looking to enter a new market? I'll help you identify a unique position based upon user needs, and show you how to capitalize on what your competition is lacking.

Design Systems

Scale design and development. I will make a collection of reusable components, guided by clear standards, that can be assembled together to build any number of applications.

Creative works

My Portfolio

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IMT Insurance
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Imagetek
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Streamweaver
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Dashboard Mockup
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Curbtender Logo
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SaaS Concepting
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D Sample Logos
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Ink & Needle Logo
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GrandVice8 Logo
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Ink & Dye Tattoo
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Invoice Mockup
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DSM Tech
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Nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Wes! A designer making waves.

I’m a designer in Des Moines, IA, but have worked with companies all over the U.S. I’ve helped build a multitude of companies, but have found love in vibrant design systems and user-centered and user-growth led products. I specialize on creating astonishing experiences on web and mobile devices.

I have worked with clients all over the country spanning from healthcare, to ag, to insurance and Inc. 500 fastest growing startups raising over $11M in VC money.

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Wes Merrill

UX Designer at Buxton
WHO I'VE WORKED WITH

Customers & Clients

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Work with me

Don't just take my word

laurie watje from the university of northern iowa john papajohn entrepreneurial center jepc

Wes took every precaution to ensure our new branding was going to resonate with our customers. His research was in-depth, but he made it easy to understand!

Laurie Watje

Mike from connectRN

We've never worked with a more versatile person. He was competent, and thoughtful, in all the designs and decisions we made. Can't wait to work with him again!!

Michael Wood

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Wes has been a long-standing asset to our growing business. We have been clearly outpacing some of our competition, and we can tie his efforts directly to that growth.

Kyle Foster