by Zechariah Ward
Design meets
engineering.
I contract with growing businesses to design brand systems, build modern web experiences, and ship production-ready digital tools.
Capabilities
Brand identity
UI systems
Visual direction
Design tokens
Next.js / React builds
TypeScript production apps
Python backends (Django)
Performance optimization
Booking flows
Email systems
Webhooks
API integrations
Engineering Work
Production systems and web applications
Heimdall Grid Analytics
Real-time power grid monitoring platform
Beagle Booking System
Multi-service scheduling platform with calendar sync
Document Processing Pipeline
Automated PDF extraction and data validation system
Visual & System Design
Brand systems and interface design
Catalyst Brand System
Complete visual identity and component library
Mobile-First Redesign
App redesign increasing retention 45%
Editorial Design System
Typography-focused publishing platform design
How I Work
Clear scope
Detailed project briefs with defined deliverables and milestones
Structured timelines
Realistic schedules with buffer time for revisions and testing
Weekly updates
Regular async updates and scheduled check-ins to maintain alignment
Clean handoff
Complete documentation, code comments, and training materials
Long-term maintainable builds
Production-ready code with tests, type safety, and clear architecture
Transparent pricing
Fixed-rate contracts with no hidden fees or scope creep surprises
Get in Touch
I work with 3-5 clients at a time. If you're looking for design or engineering support, let's talk.