Richard Quay Logo - Startup Design Partner
Big tech company discipline at startup speed

Turn unclear problems into action that gets teams shipping faster. I bring Amazon's expert-level product development with startup focus, building products from 0-1 as a solo designer.

Let’s talk if you’re building early and need clarity fast
Deep technical knowledge and collaboration

Tightly aligned with engineering so design maps cleanly to the stack, eliminating surprises that derail launch timelines.

Process that accelerates, not slows

Streamline how teams work together - like setting up Adobe's first product development pipeline, eliminating politics so teams could focus on shipping instead of dysfunction.

Rooted in user reality

Ground decisions in firsthand insights through user research, settling team debates about features in days instead of weeks.

“Richard jumped into our team (as a solo UX designer) to work on a greenfield project on short notice and instantly began contributing on multiple fronts...”
Catherine Dodge
Principal Product Management, Adobe Security

How I Think, Lead, and Build

I’m a UX leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments where clarity and strategy are key. With 18+ years of experience, I bring a product mindset to internal tools, operations, and early-stage design challenges. I lead with empathy, curiosity, and a bias for action.

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Let’s talk if you’re building early and need clarity fast