Hello! I'm Rico!
I’ve been designing websites, apps, products, branding and content for over 12 years. Designing is my true passion. Working with various companies in both freelance and full-time work. Currently I work for The Home Depot as a Sr. UX Designer.
About Me
I’ve Been Designing and Building Websites, Apps, Products and Content For Over 12 Years!
I currently freelance and work full-time for HomeSphere as their UX Designer and Digital Marketer. Here I’ve been designing the core features of various emerging web based products like HomeSphere-IQ and My HomeSphere. I’ve designed features related to data products, account management, data analysis using data visualization and more. Being the sole designer on these projects taught me how to lead with design thinking, work with product managers and design with an understanding of the development teams capabilities. I thrive on user research and designing focused on balancing business goals and development constraints, all while advocating for end users.
I graduated from Front Range Community College with an A.A.S. in Web Design. I have continued my education and was accepted into MSU Denver’s BFA Communication Design program. I’m still in progress and very close to completion. My education includes my certification in User Experience Design at General Assembly Denver.
I grew up in San Francisco CA and currently reside in the Greater Denver area. My passion for design initially started with illustration, animation, photography and videography. These skills continue to fuel my hobbies. Other than designing, I enjoy reading science fiction, being a foodie and traveling to any city near water.
How I work
I strive to uncover the real problems customers face through user research. Interviewing relevant audiences and testing solutions helps me to compile qualitative and quantitative data. Process is important, it allows me to unearth new strategies and design to drive results. Results that pair with business goals while providing tangible value to users is my focus. They say the customer is always right, and I believe voice of customer can translate into key pain points that can be addressed through design solutions and business strategy.
I approach design as a process, identifying pain points for your end user and creating simple solutions that emphasize your company and services value.
Research
I’m genuinely curious and enjoy learning about people. I strive to understand their pain points, and create opportunities with merit.
Design
Seeing is believing and visual solutions help stakeholders realize the vision, and customers get the most value possible.
Iterate
Refining designs based usability research to save you time and money to build the right products and features customers need.
Build
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript helps me communicate with developers and create technically feasible products.
Years of Experience
Independent Projects
Team Projects
Experience
- Sr. UX Designer – The Home Depot
- Product UX Designer – Centrl
- UX Design & Marketing – HomeSphere
- Digital Marketing Specialist – HomeSphere
- Graphic Designer – Artisan Rug Gallery
- Web Designer – Propeller Multimedia
- Freelance Video & Photography
Education
- AAS: Web Design – FRCC
- UX Design Certification – General Assembly
- BFA Comm Design – MSU Denver (in progress)
Projects
- With These Fighting Hands – Website
- JJ-Interiors – Website Re-Design
- My HomeSphere – Top Product
- HomeSphere – IQ Top Product
- HomeSphere Hub – Web App
- Artisan Rug Gallery E–Commerce
- Fitness FTB – Website
What do other people say?
“Rico Burnett was referred to me by a business associate and has been a great resource. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and most of all, I am impressed with Rico’s professionalism.“
“The platform (HomeSphere-IQ) creates intelligent connections for both sides, while opening up one-on-one communication and streamlining the buy and sell process.“
“Rico is very professional and is always on time ready to help his clients. He is great at designing and listening to his clients. I would recommend his service to anyone!“