Design that
bridges complexity
& human need.
I'm John French — a UX leader with over 15 years delivering user-centered, accessible, and data-driven digital services for institutions that matter. I build and lead multi-disciplinary teams that ship work worth being proud of.
Athens, GA — Open to remote & travel
By the numbers
15+
Years of Experience
6+
Federal agencies
12M+
Users impacted
5+
Teams Led
Design leadership that
actually ships.
I've spent my career at the intersection of technical complexity and human need. Whether it's a healthcare API, a federal benefits portal, or an enterprise SaaS product, my work focuses on clarity, craft, and outcomes.
I care deeply about the people behind every interface — the veteran trying to schedule an appointment, the caseworker navigating a sprawling system, the developer trying to integrate an API.
Read more about meWhat colleagues say
I can't recommend John enough. Hire him for his design and UX experience, but what you'll value is how he approaches the human parts of your challenges. He is an excellent team member with a huge heart.
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I miss working with this guy, and so does everyone else I know who used to work with him. Standout human, design thinker & people manager, great addition to any organization.
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One of the best designers, managers, and thinkers I've ever worked with. If you're looking for an effective design leader with an incredible heart, John French is your guy.
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