Phone:
Sam Pyle
Interaction Designer
(408)335-3990
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GitHub Website:
A Bit About Me
I am a multidisciplinary designer originally from San Jose, California, with a strong foundation in marketing, branding, and visual communication, and a growing specialization in UX and UI design. Even while earning my bachelor’s degree at Boise State University, I always had a special interest in design and the way thoughtful visuals and experiences can shape how people connect with information. That early curiosity has evolved into a focused passion for creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.
Currently completing my master’s at California State University, East Bay, I have expanded my skills in user research, interaction design, collaboration, and systems thinking. My graduate experience has strengthened my ability to translate research insights into purposeful design solutions while growing my confidence as both a creative and strategic thinker. I enjoy working across disciplines and learning from people with different perspectives, whether I am collaborating with designers, business students, engineers, faculty, or clients.
As an emerging designer, I also believe it is important to understand and use new tools effectively as the industry continues to evolve. I have been exploring AI tools such as Claude, Figma Make, and AI agents to support research, ideation, prototyping, writing, and workflow development. I see these tools as part of the modern design process, but I also believe strong design still depends on human judgment, empathy, and clear creative direction.
Outside of design, I love traveling, exploring new perspectives, and spending time with dogs, all of which continue to inspire my creativity and curiosity about the world around me.
Skills
Interaction Design
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UX Research
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Ideation
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Information Architecture
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Wireframing
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Prototyping
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Design & UX
Tools
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Figma Make, Figma
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Adobe Creative Suite
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HTML
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CSS, C++
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JavaScript
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Claude
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Codex
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Visual Studio Code
Strategy
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Branding
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Visual Communication
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Marketing Strategy
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Innovation
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Trend Research
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Analysis
Work Experience
September 2025 - Present
July 2024 - Present
May 2022 - July 2024
August 2021 - May 2022
April 2021 - July 2021
Smith Center Innovation Fellow Assistant
As an Innovation Fellow Assistant at the Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies, I support campus wide entrepreneurship, innovation programming, strategic communications, and interdisciplinary design initiatives. In this role, I collaborate with Faculty Fellows, Center Directors, students, and cross disciplinary partners to develop branded materials, coordinate creative projects, and increase the visibility of the Center’s work across the university and broader community.
I served as lead designer and project coordinator for the redesign and rebranding of the CSUEB Department of Art and Design, creating a cohesive visual identity system now used across departmental branding, marketing, social media, and communications. I also helped design a physical and digital innovation workbook for CSUEB Ideathons and Innovation Festivals, developed through six months of research, stakeholder feedback, and user testing to help engineering, business, and design students collaborate, frame problems, and translate ideas into lasting impact.
Freelance Designer
As a Freelance Designer, I develop marketing and branding materials for several companies including Cadence Fit Co and CraftRoots Bar and Grill, creating cohesive visual identities across print and digital platforms. I collaborated closely with clients to translate their vision into strategic design solutions that strengthened brand presence and audience engagement, applying skills in marketing, graphic design, and brand development.
Lead Bartender & Mixologist
I thrived in a fast paced, high volume restaurant environment that strengthened my communication, leadership, problem solving, and teamwork skills while sharpening my attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of excellence under pressure. Working in a restaurant that encouraged creativity inspired me to approach mixology as both craft and design, allowing me to create innovative cocktails with a focus on flavor balance, presentation, consistency, and artistic expression while delivering polished and memorable guest experiences.
Marketing Analysis and Insight Coordinator
As a Marketing Analysis and Insight Coordinator at Boise State University, I analyzed student engagement data to identify awareness gaps across campus resources and developed a six month strategy that increased student awareness by 20 percent. My work informed a new social media focused role and campaign strategy, and contributed to the development of a Student Life Ambassador Program to improve student engagement with university services.
Social Media Marketing/ Content Creator- Summer Intern
I supported the design and production of social media and marketing content for a startup, creating short and long term materials used across company platforms. I collaborated with the team to analyze audience engagement and refine strategy based on performance insights. I was recognized as Employee of the Month for the quality of my design work and overall contributions.
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