About Me

Before becoming a UX designer, I spent years in the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas creating high-touch hospitality experiences—from managing an upscale restaurant to working as a solo stewardess aboard an 83-foot catamaran. Those roles sharpened my ability to anticipate needs, read subtle cues, and shape experiences in real time.

Over time, I was interested in how people experience things—and how intentional design can shape those moments. That curiosity led me to UX design, where I found a way to combine empathy, problem-solving, and creativity to improve everyday experiences.

Today, I bring those instincts into the products I design, creating experiences that are clear, intuitive, and grounded in real user needs.

My path to UX design began in hospitality, where I learned that great experiences are rarely accidental. Whether managing a restaurant team or caring for guests aboard a catamaran, success often came down to understanding people's needs before they had to ask.

That mindset naturally led me to UX. I became fascinated by how thoughtful design shapes everyday experiences—removing friction, building confidence, and helping people accomplish their goals with ease.

Today, I approach design with a strong foundation in empathy, communication, and problem-solving. I enjoy turning complex challenges into experiences that feel clear, intuitive, and genuinely useful.

Beyond the Work

Beyond the Work

Outside of design, I’m a [solidcore] coach, where I lead classes and translate real-time feedback into better experiences. Coaching has strengthened my ability to motivate, adapt quickly, and design with inclusivity and empathy—skills that directly inform how I approach UX.


I often return to the Virgin Islands to slow down, reconnect with nature, and step away from screens. While there, I volunteer at Yellow Cedar, an adult special needs home—a grounding reminder of why thoughtful, accessible, and inclusive design truly matters.


When I’m not designing or coaching, you’ll probably find me in the kitchen playing Top Chef with whatever’s in the fridge, or spending Sundays browsing the farmers market before binge-watching my latest series.

Outside of design, I’m a [solidcore] coach, where I lead classes and translate real-time feedback into better experiences. Coaching has strengthened my ability to motivate, adapt quickly, and design with inclusivity and empathy—skills that directly inform how I approach UX.

I often return to the Virgin Islands to slow down, reconnect with nature, and step away from screens. While there, I volunteer at Yellow Cedar, an adult special needs home—a grounding reminder of why thoughtful, accessible, and inclusive design truly matters.

When I’m not designing or coaching, you’ll probably find me in the kitchen playing Top Chef with whatever’s in the fridge, or spending Sundays browsing the farmers market before binge-watching my latest series.

Snapshots

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Snapshots

Want more? Here's where the visual bits & scraps of my life live @samspillcreative

Design Approach

Design Approach

My design approach is rooted in understanding people first. I start by exploring the problem space—asking questions, gathering insights, and identifying what users truly need. From there, I define clear opportunities and begin shaping solutions through wireframes and prototypes. I iterate quickly, testing and refining ideas based on feedback to ensure the final product is both intuitive and impactful.

My design approach is rooted in understanding people first. I start by exploring the problem space—asking questions, gathering insights, and identifying what users truly need. From there, I define clear opportunities and begin shaping solutions through wireframes and prototypes. I iterate quickly, testing and refining ideas based on feedback to ensure the final product is both intuitive and impactful.

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Let's Make Something Great Together.

Thoughtful design is always collaborative - and the best work starts with a simple conversation.

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Contact

Let's Make Something Great Together.

Thoughtful design is always collaborative - and the best work starts with a simple conversation.

Get in Touch

Contact

Let's Make Something Great Together.

Thoughtful design is always collaborative - and the best work starts with a simple conversation.

Get in Touch