Get ready for another edition of Between the Brackets, your inside look into the talented individuals elevating the websites of today's fastest-growing B2B SaaS brands!
Today, we are spotlighting one of our amazing Webstacks designers—what's up Jordan! 👋
About Jordan
Glad to have you on Between the Brackets! Tell us about yourself.
I’m originally from Hawaii but grew up in California. I studied Marketing in college, but I have always had a deep fascination with graphic design. I think I was just too intimidated at the time to go all in—felt like I wasn’t artsy enough. I kept practicing it though! Even as I worked full-time in marketing, I embarked on personal projects and odd freelance gigs in graphic design.
What is your role here at Webstacks?
I’m an L2 product designer! I work closely with Irene our awesome project manager and Curtis the coolest engineer on the planet. I’ve learned so much working with them both. My day-to-day is getting design tasks completed for different clients or mocking up vignettes for creative direction!
We heard you’re always trying to learn new tricks on your skateboard! What's the most challenging trick you've attempted on your skateboard, and how did you eventually master it?
Haha, this is such a sweet question. The most challenging trick would probably be learning to skate your opposite stance (the technical term is “switch”). So for the past 3 years, I've made it a habit to skate switch. It’s like learning how to write with your opposite hand! It’s helped me experience the board in a fun new way.
Incoming question from Joel! Who is a dream client that Webstacks would be the perfect fit for?
Dropbox! The rebrand that the Collins Agency did for Dropbox was a masterclass. I remember being thrilled with the case study and seeing how Collins injected life into the brand. I think their website could use a bit more reflection on that original vision and energy. I could see us partnering with them and uniquely pushing their website.
Design at Webstacks
What do you enjoy the most about your role at Webstacks?
I hope this doesn’t sound cheesy but I really do love to just design! Maybe to be more specific, the vignette process we do is really fun. Hearing the client's vision and coming up with a design solution is so rewarding to me.
What is your favorite project you’ve been a part of at Webstacks and why?
The seven-bedroom vignette process was fun. That was my first vignette but I remember it being the most fun. The client wanted an unconventional aesthetic so I got to be playful with my approach.
What do you think is one of the most underrated skills to have as a designer?
Designers need to understand the content and its context. The more expert you are with the subject matter the better the design is. The organization and presentation of content is key.
The Wrap-up
Any advice for candidates who may be interested in your role today?
For sure! This advice is for someone who wants to be self-taught like me. Buy a graphic design college textbook and learn the fundamentals. Understand that these concepts are tools in your arsenal, much like a chef's knife. Just because you know how to cut, doesn’t make you a chef. So practice with these tools! Personal projects, internships, and freelance gigs are a great way to do this.
Constantly look at or experience beautiful things. Build a visual palette and a reference of design solutions. Learn how to strip away your biases when encountering a new problem. Read or hear how other designers think. Lastly, learn to separate your identity from the design, this will help keep you objective in your decisions.
Join the Webstacks Crew
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