Grant Thomas

I help cross-functional teams translate messy, complex problems into elegant product experiences — without losing the strategic intent somewhere between Figma and production. That thread runs through everything I do: research that actually informs decisions, design systems that developers can build from, and products that hold together end to end.

My path into UX started with obsessively exploring settings menus in video games. I was fascinated by how small interface choices could completely change an experience.

That instinct carried through an agency career, into enterprise product design at Eli Lilly — where I've led design systems evolution, acted as Product Owner, served as Scrum Master, and rebuilt documentation infrastructure for 100k+ users across 50+ pharmaceutical brands.

What drives me is the design problem underneath the design problem. I bring discernment, curiosity, and the patience to actually understand a system before proposing to change it.

Outside of work: street photography, Stardew Valley, audiobooks, and a deep affection for well-placed negative space.