I’m a multidisciplinary designer and researcher in Austin, TX. After earning a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design, I expanded my design focus to align visual and interactive systems. I started my career as a news editor at AllSides, where I added quality and rigor to depolarizing news and media literacy content. I carved out a design role for myself, expanding my contributions to visual and UX/UI design.

I think a lot about applying big ideas to small details. As people face greater informational complexity and scale than anything their ancestors were equipped to handle, they need well-designed tools and systems that empower them interact with each other in healthy ways. Thus, my design approach aims to empathize with different stakeholders, accurately define their problems, and craft solutions that align them with each other and their environments.

In my spare time, I'm busy getting lost in the woods, buying overpriced matcha lattes, and encouraging my friends to achieve their dreams.

If you'd like to work together, please reach out at josephratliff.design@gmail.com.