Will Moran

Will Moran

Digital Design Director in Anywhere, USA, he/him/his

About

I play in and explore the boundaries of biotech, climate tech, venture capital, startups, non-profits, cultural institutions, e-commerce, B2B and B2C products, and education using design thinking, research, analytics, and experimentation.

Projects

Ongoing
Oak Street Health at Oak Street Health

An ongoing partnership with Oak Street Health focusing heavily on research-driven user experience design and development to improve access to healthcare for older adults.

  • Audience research

  • Usability testing

  • Analytics

  • Information architecture

  • User experience design

  • Web design system

2024

An accessible, Webflow-first digital design system focused on flexibility and demonstrating the importance of research — no matter your role.

  • Information architecture

  • User experience design

  • Web design system

2023

A wellness platform overhaul highlighting the importance of employee health.

  • Audience research

  • User experience design

  • Platform design system

2022

A transformation of the museum’s digital experience into an extension of the in-person experience — delivering rich new opportunities for engagement and dialogue.

  • Audience research

  • Content strategy

  • Information architecture

  • User experience design

  • Art direction

  • Web design system

Speaking

2024
Design & Development Handoff at HTML5 Meetup
Chicago, IL, USA

A design studio-focused chat on collaboration, tools, and practical advice for our process from design to development to launch.

Work Experience

2023 — Now
Chicago, IL, USA

I teach and mentor students about the history, process, and execution of web design using design thinking, a wide range of interactive tools, and HTML and CSS frameworks.

  • SP25: GRDE-240 Website Design I, GRDE-340 Website Design II

  • FA24: GRDE-240 Website Design I

  • SP24: GRDE-240 Website Design I

  • FA23: GRDE-240 Website Design I

  • SP23: GRDE-240 Website Design I

2022 — Now
Chicago, IL, USA

I lead diverse teams of researchers, strategists, writers, designers, and developers to create beautifully simple solutions that address urgent challenges in emerging industries.

2021 — 2022
Chicago, IL, USA

I managed and mentored junior designers on branding, strategy, and web projects through design operations, learning initiatives, goal and succession planning, design direction, and critiques.

2019 — 2021
Chicago, IL, USA

I lead enterprise-level research and design efforts for complex performing arts, museum, cultural, and association clients.

2018 — 2019
Chicago, IL, USA

I overhauled Adage’s ecommerce product with accessibility and web and best practices for seamless implementation and customization for both designers and developers.

2016 — 2018
Chicago, IL, USA

I created and demonstrated Adage’s first branding service, transformed discovery insights into prototypes for healthcare-focused clients, and designed and implemented a federated search application.

2016 — 2016
Chicago, IL, USA

I reunited and improved a scattered fintech application on iOS, Android, and web through usability testing, design system development, and analytics.

2015 — 2016
2012 — 2015

Volunteering

2023 — Now
New York, NY, USA

I mentor queer designers in the tech sector to prepare them for professional life through self-initiated projects, portfolio and résumé reviews, and career strategies.

2022 — Now
Chicago, IL, USA

I help organize an annual international typography competition by vetting submissions and facilitating the judging process.

2018 — Now
New York, NY, USA
2011 — Now
2010 — Now
Chicago, IL, USA

Education

Contact

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