Devan JenkinsDevan Jenkins
Senior UI/UX Designer at Whisker Reported directly to Matthew
Creating space for exploration
Maya’s Space
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Matthew, and he is a truly exceptional UI/UX leader. He brings a strong design vision and a deep commitment to consistency and quality, with an eye for detail that consistently catches things others miss.
Matthew is not only a highly talented designer, but also a respected and thoughtful leader. He is professional, approachable, and easy to collaborate with, which makes him someone teams naturally trust and enjoy working with. His positive attitude and genuine care for both people and product have a real impact on team culture.
What sets Matthew apart is his ability to balance strong design execution with leadership and influence. He elevates the work around him and helps teams deliver more cohesive, meaningful user experiences.
Any team would be stronger with Matthew’s design judgment, leadership, and presence. He consistently elevates both the work and the people around him, and I would gladly work with him again.”
~ Nader KhraizatNader Khraizat
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER at Whisker
Worked with Matthew on the same team
“Matthew was my direct manager on a team of designers. As a manager he allowed the team to explore, discuss, and execute complex design initiatives. By provided guidance without overbearing which allowed freedom and creative exploration. He excelled at promoting an environment of personal growth and scrappy designing centered in human research.
He has an excellent history of working with connected products and human facing machines that he pulls from to lead and mentor designs with advice rooted in real world experience. He focused on backing decisions in customer research and encouraged creative solutions for process that helped organize and mobilize our small team to meet large demands with quick timelines.
I would highly recommend Matthew as a designer, manager, and leader on any team!”
~ Devan Jenkins
Senior UI/UX Designer at Whisker Reported directly to Matthew
Matthew is a thoughtful and patient manager who genuinely cares about the people he leads. He created a supportive, inclusive environment where the team felt heard and empowered to do their best work, while providing clear, actionable guidance and trusting us to take ownership and grow.
Matthew excelled at guiding us through ambiguity, bringing calm and clarity to uncertain situations. He was deeply invested in mentoring the team and provided thoughtful, personalized feedback. His leadership had a meaningful impact on my confidence and growth as a designer.