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James Shih-Gillen
Translating brands into unique digital experiences. UX + UI
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James is ready for their next project!
Just like that... 𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲.
I'm officially old, cough, experienced now...
Three cities, four laptops, countless projects, married, house, baby, same cat. 🐅
Deepest thanks to all the incredible clients and agencies that I've worked...
Every new Figma file starts the same way.
Variables. Page structure. Base frames. Annotation components. Cover slide.
Twenty minutes of setup before a single design decision gets made. If you're a product designer, you'll know exactly what I mean.
𝗦𝗼 𝗜 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮...
Diving into the world of industrial-led UI with Modoplay. This project is a fictional exploration into the intersection of customisable hardware and a stripped-back, tactile interface.
The goal was to create a design system that feels as rugged modular, and technical as the...
Reflections on 2025: a year of craft and innovation 🎬
Looking back at 2025, it was a defining year for my practice—focused on high-fidelity designs, scalable systems, and the meaningful integration of AI into the creative process.
I’ve put together a short teaser of the projects...