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Built a clean, modern, and highly responsive personal portfolio website designed specifically for developers to showcase their projects, skills, and experience to potential clients and recruiters.
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In this episode, we sat with @Brady Patterson who went from working with top sport brands like 49ers, USC, Fox Sports, Apple, and Hulu to building cult‑like brands and high‑converting websites for roofers, garage door companies, and blue‑collar businesses.
We also unpack why “unsexy” trades might be the best niche designers are sleeping on, and how to turn creativity into consistent, lead‑driven income.
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Great episode, really enjoyed recording it.
@Brady Patterson designed for the 49ers, apple, hulu, fox sports.
now he brands roofers and garage door companies. and he doesn't charge a flat fee, he takes a cut of the leads.
most designers read that as a step down. it's a designer who found clients that can actually measure him.
a big tech client has forty inputs feeding revenue and no way to isolate yours. you get paid for the deliverable and the value of your work stays an opinion.
a roofer has a phone that rings or doesn't.
that's the client who can pay you on results. not because they're generous, because they can prove it.
new uncontrad with brady is live
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Great podcast, a lot to learn from this fella 🧠
Your website is often the first impression your brand makes. Make it count.
I designed this portfolio experience around a simple idea: modern web design should look great, communicate clearly, and make it easy for the right people to take action.
I wanted the visual direction to feel bold and modern while keeping the experience focused on what matters—the work, the message, and the person behind the design.
From the typography and visual hierarchy to the dark aesthetic and interactive feel, every element was intentionally designed to communicate who I am and how I approach web design.
I design in Figma and bring ideas to life with Framer, creating modern digital experiences that help brands stand out, build credibility, and connect with their audience.
This is more than a portfolio.
It's a reflection of how I think about design.
What do you think of the direction?
Love the bold dark aesthetic and clean typography, Samuel! That portfolio design really captures a modern, intentional brand feel. ✨