Hello
I’m Dave Wright
ABOUT ME
I’m a Staff Designer and UX Strategist with 20+ years of experience making complex things simple.
For me, design is all about people. I learn about their lives, dig into what they need, and understand the problems they're trying to solve. I’m not about overcomplicating things or chasing perfection for its own sake—good design balances quality and speed, looks great, and just works.
Collaboration is my sweet spot. Whether it’s engineers, researchers, PMs, or other designers, I love bringing diverse perspectives together to create something meaningful. I have strong opinions but stay open to better ideas because, in the end, it’s about making something our team is proud of—and that users genuinely love. For me, design is about connecting people, ideas, and technology in a way that feels natural and human.
DESIGN STRATEGIST
As a design strategist, I’ve helped bridge the gap between design and big-picture business goals. I’ve run quarterly design sprints with the C-Suite to prioritize key initiatives, developed a trust-centric approach to UX that drove a 34% increase in adoption. I've also increased engagement by turning behavior change methodologies into a repeatable framework used across Verily.
UX LEAD
As a UX Lead, I designed AI tools that boosted health coach effectiveness by 230% and led a team of 14 to create Verily’s patient app, provider console, and chronic care platform, supporting 100,000+ patients. By redesigning onboarding and telehealth experiences, we increased enrollment by 43%. I also drove Verily’s first government accessibility application, critical for our Medicare/Medicaid business.
WORK
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CAREER
From running my own design consultancy to 12 years of design leadership at Alphabet, I’ve developed the strategic skills to nail the problems users need solving and the design expertise to realize the solutions through meaningful iteration.
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2022
Verily
Staff Designer and Strategist -
2016
Verily
Staff Designer & Manager -
2014
Google Analytics
Staff Designer and UX Manager -
2012
Google Adwords
Staff Designer
TESTIMONIALS
Director of Design
Actium Health
"As a leader, Dave is compassionate and growth-oriented. He possesses the ability to navigate complex challenges with calm and assurance, steering the team through rough waters with a steady hand. Working with Dave was not only a professional pleasure but a personal highlight. His blend of skill, leadership, and dedication makes him an invaluable asset to any team."
Director of Behavioral Science
Ascension Health
"Dave develops truly innovative work in a context with multiple complex organizational constraints, and strikes the balance between pushing towards a long-term vision while supporting short-term progress. He fights for what matters, and let's the rest roll off his back."
CONTACT
Whether you’re looking for a UX leader to tackle a complex design challenge or a design strategist for your next big project, feel free to reach out. Let me know if you would like to see a copy of my portfolio. I’m also interested in board opportunities or public speaking at events where I can share insights and experiences. Let’s connect and see how we can collaborate or create something meaningful together!