Hi, I'm Clayton

My Unconventional Path to UX

In my previous roles in eCommerce and digital marketing, I collaborated across the board (engineers, marketers, developers, stakeholders) to shape products that actually serve the people who use them. I don’t just design for users; I design with them in mind, every step of the way.

Outside of work, I’m a musician, a dog parent, and an improv comedy performer.

Improv is more relevant than it may seem.

In improv, the golden rule is to “have each other’s backs.” Every line is a gift. We build scenes by listening, adapting, and saying “yes, and…” That’s exactly how I approach design. When a user shares feedback, I treat it like a scene partner’s line and I build on it. I don’t bulldoze ahead with assumptions; I collaborate, respond, and co-create.

Like improv, design is never a solo act. It’s a team sport. A good show takes a whole cast—like how a strong product takes input from product, engineering, users, and business. It’s about give-and-take, knowing when to lead and when to follow.

And improv? It’s messy. Unscripted. Full of ambiguity. But the magic happens in that uncertainty. That’s why I lean into ambiguity in design with curiosity, not fear. Let’s define the problem together. Let’s test the sketchy version. Let’s rewrite the ending if we have to.