Interface Direction
Calm, minimal layouts that scale across product systems.
Minimal Systems, Maximum Clarity
Designing calm, precise interfaces for complex products.
Creative Director and Web Engineer based in Sacramento, focused on technical clarity, measured performance, and editorial-grade interfaces.
Richard Hanrick
Creative Director / Engineer
10+ yrs
Product Craft
24
Shipped Systems
99.99%
Uptime Targets
18ms
Median UI Latency
Performance Snapshot
2025.02latency_ms 18
bundle_kb 42
lcp_score 98
deploys_week 6Practice
What I build
A focused set of services aimed at editorial-grade interfaces, resilient systems, and measurable performance.
Engineering Build
Reliable front-end systems with clean, documented delivery.
Product Frameworks
Design systems, pattern libraries, and interface governance.
Visual Systems
Editorial photography and narrative assets for launches.
Trusted By
Partner teams
Selected Work
Recent systems
Focused engagements across web platforms, internal tools, and product front doors.
Web Development
Finance
Performance-focused dashboards and reporting layer.
Web Development
Orizon
High-clarity navigation for product-scale analytics.
Web Design
Fundo
Editorial landing pages with strict grid execution.
Applications
Brawlhalla
Mobile-first UI architecture for growing teams.
Web Design
DSM.
Refined detail work across a large design system.
Web Design
MetaSpark
Measured storytelling for launch and growth teams.
Resume
Experience timeline
Education
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University school of the arts
2007 — 2008
Focus on visual systems and editorial composition.
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New york academy of art
2006 — 2007
Research on visual clarity in product interfaces.
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High school of art and design
2002 — 2004
Early studio training in layout and typography.
Experience
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Creative Director
2015 — Present
Directing multi-disciplinary launches and UI systems.
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Art Director
2013 — 2015
Leading editorial and product interface strategy.
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Web Designer
2010 — 2013
Crafting modular web systems and design frameworks.
Web Design
Graphic Design
Branding
WordPress
Writing
Notes & editorial
Design
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Contact
Start a precise collaboration
Share the system, timeline, and constraints. I will respond with a focused plan.