well yeehowdy

(combination of “yeehaw” and “howdy” because frankly I’m happy you’re here)

NAME’S SHELBY HAMILTON

Scouting a new UX Designer? Well, I'll be your huckleberry. I am a UX Designer based in sunny Austin, TX with over ten years of user-centered experience.

In that time, I've held an eclectic soiree of useful roles varying from UX Designer, Product Designer, Digital Product Growth Strategist, Head of Brand, Digital Strategist, Director of Marketing, Social Media Manager, a "damn good" Graphic Designer, and website slinger to an old-fashioned bartender. I've navigated, directed, and created solutions for all. With a penchant for helping the world become a better place, I strive to anticipate and exceed expectations by doing what I do best, empathizing.

At the young age of four having flown halfway across the world, it was there and then I learned the value of putting myself in the shoes of others to gain a unique perspective on the stark contrasting cultures and lifestyles. It was intuitive for me being surrounded by children from all over the world to cultivate my two greatest strengths: my curiosity and ability to listen well.

And while open ears weren’t the only thing that developed, my youthful sojourn also grew something else deep within me. From the age of five being the Ambassador for new students at the Singapore American School to winning the Achievement Award for Service in high school for my dedication to working with children with autism and Down Syndrome to pioneering the first-ever Community Service Club at the Shanghai American School visiting orphanages to teach English to Chinese children, it has always been my passion to be of service to others. It was and still is my greatest honor.

Now don’t be fooled, this all might sound pretty darn straight-laced and serious but that couldn’t be further from the truth. While I do believe our purpose is to give to others, I also whole-heartedly believe we are to delight as children, so I don’t take myself too seriously all the time. I’m a big kid and love to make people laugh (ask my nephews, they’ll vouch).

That said, I look forward to connecting with you and others who share the same sentiment of wanting to create a lasting legacy of GOOD on this beautiful, green earth all while having a good-ass time.

CAPABiLITIES

UX/UI Design
Branding + Identity
Digital Product Growth + CRO
Social Content + Management

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SELF PROCLAIMED: NOT COOL, NEVER WAS

BUT I DO PRIDE MYSELF ON IMMACULATE TASTE & A KEEN SENSE OF ADVENTURE

01 - I grew up in Singapore and Shanghai.

02 - I once modeled for Mizuno.

03 - I sailed the Chao Phraya River on an antique rice barge for two weeks.

FUN FACTS

04 - I lived with the local Maori people of New Zealand.

05 - I have two nephews who own my heart.

06 - I bought a stick shift not knowing how to drive it just so one day I could drive any classic car my heart desires.

07 - Peter Saville asked me to dinner.

08 - My parent’s home features a bald eagle, a river otter, and an alligator.

09 - I am a major nerd when it comes to biohacking, quantum physics, aliens, and ancient religions.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
THE SWEETEST LITTLE FRUIT BAT

This is Leto, pronounced LEE-TOE. No, she is not named after Jared Leto. She was named after the Titan who gave birth to Apollo and Artemis but she responds to Burrito or Skeets. I rescued her twelve years ago because she looks like a baby Anubis.

A DAY TO REMEMBER

Taken inside a ‘68 Pontiac GTO with a license place that said GR-RRR (ugh take my money) with an old cassette tape Dreamboat Annie by Heart. Everything about it was perfect, it was also my birthday and I happened to be with my dad, my favorite person on this planet.

WHAT IF YOU DIED A HUNDRED TIMES?

I cannot NOT go on and on about Replay by Ken Grimwood. This book is a literary masterpiece as it bends what we know about reality and makes you question everything you ever thought you knew about death, time, and love.

MY MOST CONTROVERSIAL OPINION 

I THINK THE 1998 HIT “THE MUMMY” FEATURING BRENDAN FRASER IS ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS OF ALL TIME.

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Like what you see ?

How’s about we lasso and launch one heck of a good time?