About
Hi, I'm Cole. I find joy in building things for people who build things. I'm currently working on design systems at GitHub.
Projects
Core maintainer of the React implementation of GitHub's Primer Design System.
Implemented an accessible TreeView component using React. Used for file navigation on GitHub repository pages.
Built a tool for creating and maintaining cohesive, consistent, and accessible color palettes.
Built a widget that brings GitHub Issues into Figma and FigJam. Announced at Figma Config 2022.
Helped bring color modes to GitHub.
Redesigned all icons on GitHub, including mobile and desktop apps.
Built a Gatsby theme for creating Primer documentation sites.
Work Experience
Education
Side Projects
An opinionated note-taking system for thinking, writing, learning, and mindfulness. Based on the Zettelkasten Method.
A collection of open-source icons designed on a 24x24 grid with a focus on simplicity, consistency, and readability. "Side Project of the Year" runner-up in Product Hunt's 2017 Golden Kitty Awards.
Speaking
Writing
Learn why the GitHub Design Infrastructure team built a dedicated color tool and how they use it to create new color palettes for GitHub.