I had the privilege of working under Richard’s leadership at 90POE, where he set high standards for our work while giving each designer ownership of their product area. He struck the right balance between guiding the team’s direction and empowering us to experiment, learn, and deliver with confidence.

Richard’s impact went beyond design craft. He played a central role in shaping our design system, token structure, and color palette, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform. At the same time, he introduced feedback sessions, team rituals, and principles that improved how we worked together and helped design gain greater recognition within the company.

On a personal level, Richard was an excellent mentor. Our 1-1s were always focused on growth—discussing how I could strengthen my skills, what support I needed, and how we could raise the bar as a team. He fostered a culture of trust and openness that made collaboration natural and encouraged everyone to bring forward their ideas.

Richard is both a strong design leader and a highly skilled practitioner. He elevates not just the quality of the product but also the people behind it, and any team would be lucky to have him.