About me
Hey, I’m Dillon, a product designer based in London, originally from New Zealand. I have a passion for crafting digital experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and beautifully designed. With experience across startups and established brands, I help teams bring ideas to life through storytelling, interface design, and brand direction.
To me, great design isn’t just about pixels, it’s about solving real problems, creating natural interactions, and building products that feel seamless. My goal is always the same:
to create work that’s both functional and visually compelling.
When I’m not designing, I’m either kickboxing, hoarding more vinyl than my shelf can handle, pretending to be a photographer, or finding the best ramen in London (tough job, but someone’s gotta do it).
Services
Creative Consulting
Design Direction
Visual Design
Product UX/UI
Design Systems
No Code development
Design Philosophy
Form follows function
Design isn’t decoration, it’s clarity with intent. I create experiences that fade into the background when they should, and guide with purpose when they must. Every detail exists to support the user, not distract them.
As Dieter Rams said: “Good design is unobtrusive.” When form truly follows function, interfaces become intuitive, interactions feel inevitable, and technology starts to feel human.
Emotion in the machine
Design is where psychology meets technology. I don’t just shape what users see, I shape how they think, move, and decide. Every interaction is a chance to reduce friction, earn trust, and form habit. I draw on cognitive bias, emotional cues, and narrative to create experiences that resonate.
Bones before beauty
I think like an architect: foundations first, not just the pretty view. I design flexible, scalable systems that don’t collapse under pressure. When the structure is sound, design moves faster, costs less, and scales with consistency.
As Rams said: “Good design is long-lasting.” I focus on architecture over aesthetics, durability over trends.
A few kind words from people I've worked with
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
Stephanne Massey
Senior Product Designer
“Dillon’s a fantastic collaborator. He’s creative, sharp, and always thinking a few steps ahead. He brought fresh ideas, nailed the details, and made sure the work actually moved the needle. On top of that, he’s a great communicator and insightful. Any team would be lucky to have him.”
Sebastian Cox
Chief Venture Officer at Paloma
"Dillon's contributions to the project have been outstanding. He spearheaded the design efforts and worked closely with our small team to deliver a beautiful and robust MVP in just 6 months. He's engaged with everyone, addressing feedback and providing awesome solutions. He's been a total champ to the team and will be missed."
Andrew Clarke
Founder at Cash Rewards and Spinaway
"Dillon played a fundamental role in shaping this projects brand and app experience. Our working relationship with him was highly valuable and appreciated."
Hayden McMillan
Design Manager at Paloma
"Big shoutout to Dillon for his awesome work at Bakkt! Everything he's tackled in the past year has pumped up the Bakkt team. He's taken charge of projects, brought in top-notch practices, and has always been ready to lend a hand and jump into anything and everything."
Robert Kwok
Founder of Beaufort
"Dillon’s work on the latest Beaufort re-design was exceptional. His editorial eye and attention to detail brought our vision to life. The new website perfectly fits our brand's essence through its flow and design. We're stoked with the end result and can’t wait to integrate the new designs within our e-commerce platform."
Kris Krava
Lead Designer at Bakkt
"We really valued our working relationship with the Paloma design team. Working day to day, the Bakkt team could not ask for more."
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