About me
How did I begin my design journey?
I began my design journey more than a decade ago as a startup founder with more ambition than resources. With little funding and a long list of things that needed to be built, I learned quickly that if I wanted my ideas to come to life, I had to develop the skills to make them real myself. Designing my own products, marketing materials, and digital experiences wasn’t just a necessity—it became the spark that shaped my entire career.
What started as a practical solution turned into a deep passion for crafting meaningful user experiences. I became obsessed with how people interact with technology, how small design decisions influence behavior, and how the right interface can turn complexity into confidence. That curiosity pushed me to keep learning, refining, and building—moving from scrappy prototypes to scalable platforms used by thousands and, eventually, millions of people.
Over the years, that passion led me into work with startups, mid-sized companies, and global enterprises, where I’ve had the opportunity to design across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and consumer platforms. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to be awarded multiple U.S. patents for my work—milestones that reflect not just creativity, but a commitment to solving real-world problems through thoughtful design and technology.
About me
How did I begin my design journey?
I began my design journey more than a decade ago as a startup founder with more ambition than resources. With little funding and a long list of things that needed to be built, I learned quickly that if I wanted my ideas to come to life, I had to develop the skills to make them real myself. Designing my own products, marketing materials, and digital experiences wasn’t just a necessity—it became the spark that shaped my entire career.
What started as a practical solution turned into a deep passion for crafting meaningful user experiences. I became obsessed with how people interact with technology, how small design decisions influence behavior, and how the right interface can turn complexity into confidence. That curiosity pushed me to keep learning, refining, and building—moving from scrappy prototypes to scalable platforms used by thousands and, eventually, millions of people.
Over the years, that passion led me into work with startups, mid-sized companies, and global enterprises, where I’ve had the opportunity to design across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and consumer platforms. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to be awarded multiple U.S. patents for my work—milestones that reflect not just creativity, but a commitment to solving real-world problems through thoughtful design and technology.
About me
How did I begin my design journey?
I began my design journey more than a decade ago as a startup founder with more ambition than resources. With little funding and a long list of things that needed to be built, I learned quickly that if I wanted my ideas to come to life, I had to develop the skills to make them real myself. Designing my own products, marketing materials, and digital experiences wasn’t just a necessity—it became the spark that shaped my entire career.
What started as a practical solution turned into a deep passion for crafting meaningful user experiences. I became obsessed with how people interact with technology, how small design decisions influence behavior, and how the right interface can turn complexity into confidence. That curiosity pushed me to keep learning, refining, and building—moving from scrappy prototypes to scalable platforms used by thousands and, eventually, millions of people.
Over the years, that passion led me into work with startups, mid-sized companies, and global enterprises, where I’ve had the opportunity to design across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and consumer platforms. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to be awarded multiple U.S. patents for my work—milestones that reflect not just creativity, but a commitment to solving real-world problems through thoughtful design and technology.
Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis
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I’d love to work with innovative teams and brands to bring great ideas to life—let’s connect.
Awards
Achievements
Name of the award
Description
Year
Fifth Third Bank, GE Aviation Innovator Award
In recognition of my work with Viaggi, where I architected next-generation connectivity solutions that enabled high-bandwidth, low-latency internet access for users in motion across distributed transportation networks.
2018
Fifth Third Bank, GE Aviation Innovator Award
In recognition of my work with Viaggi, where I architected next-generation connectivity solutions that enabled high-bandwidth, low-latency internet access for users in motion across distributed transportation networks.
2018
Fifth Third Bank, GE Aviation Innovator Award
In recognition of my work with Viaggi, where I architected next-generation connectivity solutions that enabled high-bandwidth, low-latency internet access for users in motion across distributed transportation networks.
2018
United States Patents
For my role in inventing advanced systems that support continuous, high-performance internet access for users moving through complex, multi-node transit networks.
2016
United States Patents
For my role in inventing advanced systems that support continuous, high-performance internet access for users moving through complex, multi-node transit networks.
2016
United States Patents
For my role in inventing advanced systems that support continuous, high-performance internet access for users moving through complex, multi-node transit networks.
2016
Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis
What Drives Me
What drives me has always been simple: how people feel when they use what we build. Technology can be powerful, but when it’s confusing, slow, or frustrating, that power gets lost.
I’m especially drawn to moments where design can remove friction from someone’s day. Whether it’s a banker trying to serve a customer, a doctor entering data, or someone ordering groceries for a recipe, those small interactions matter. When an experience flows smoothly, people feel more confident, more capable, and more in control—and that’s where great design lives.
What Drives Me
What drives me has always been simple: how people feel when they use what we build. Technology can be powerful, but when it’s confusing, slow, or frustrating, that power gets lost.
I’m especially drawn to moments where design can remove friction from someone’s day. Whether it’s a banker trying to serve a customer, a doctor entering data, or someone ordering groceries for a recipe, those small interactions matter. When an experience flows smoothly, people feel more confident, more capable, and more in control—and that’s where great design lives.
If you’re building something meaningful, I’d love to be part of it.
A seasoned UI/UX designer with over a decade of experience designing intuitive, high-impact digital products, combining strategic thinking with hands-on craft to solve complex problems.
Nathan Ellis
Senior Digital Product Designer
Contact me
If you’re building something meaningful, I’d love to be part of it.
A seasoned UI/UX designer with over a decade of experience designing intuitive, high-impact digital products, combining strategic thinking with hands-on craft to solve complex problems.
Nathan Ellis
Senior Digital Product Designer
Contact me
If you’re building something meaningful, I’d love to be part of it.
A seasoned UI/UX designer with over a decade of experience designing intuitive, high-impact digital products, combining strategic thinking with hands-on craft to solve complex problems.
Nathan Ellis
Senior Digital Product Designer
Contact me