PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH
Revolutionizing Campus Transactions
As Lead UX/UI Designer for eAccounts, I led key improvements that transformed the app's user experience. I developed a patented device selector for seamless multi-device management, enhanced messaging to achieve near-zero fraud, and integrated App Clips for quick access to features. These innovations boosted the Android app rating from 2.3 to 4.3, highlighting my expertise in creating user-centered, impactful solutions.
4.8 / 05
4.3 / 05
Streamlining Campus Dining
As Lead UX/UI Designer, I improved Transacts Mobile Ordering platform for higher education, focusing on food orders, curbside pickup, delivery, and dining reservations. By optimizing the merchant tablet experience, I streamlined the management of thousands of daily student orders, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly process that elevated both merchant operations and student satisfaction.
Building a Unified Design System
I led and developed a Design System to unify user experiences across Transact’s data products, emphasizing accessibility, brand consistency, and clear documentation. Collaborating with stakeholders, I created adaptable components that improved workflows and navigation, fostering better collaboration between designers and developers, with a 47% adoption rate
Designing an Accessible Experience
As one of the UX/UI Designers for Mobility Mojo's portal, I designed an intuitive platform for assessing and reporting building accessibility. I led user research, created seamless interfaces, and ensured customizable integration, delivering a user-friendly tool that aligns with global accessibility standards and company branding.
Enhancing Insurance Quote Journeys
As the UX/UI Designer, I improved the insurance provider's quote journey and customer portal by conducting user research and simplifying the process. I designed intuitive, responsive interfaces and collaborated with developers to create a seamless, personalized experience that boosted customer satisfaction and conversions.
Improving Data Visualization & Analysis
As a UX/UI Designer at Readersight, I enhanced user experience by revamping data visualizations and interfaces for publishing industry products. Using skills in user research, visual design, and prototyping, I created intuitive, data-driven designs that improved engagement and positioned Readersight as a premium B2B solution.
Moot: Make Democracy Great Again
As a winner of the DesignFix competition, I collaborated with students and Frontend staff to develop "Moot," an award-winning platform designed to restore public trust in government. I applied skills in user research, interaction design, and prototyping to create intuitive, accessible interfaces that foster dialogue between citizens and representatives, enhancing engagement and transparency.
Education
Limerick, Ireland
University of Limerick
MSc in Interactive Media Design
Carlow, Ireland
South East Technological University
BA Product Design & Innovation
Work Featured On
Simplify campus access
Samsung Wallet now supports
student IDs
Launch Student IDs in
Apple Wallet App
Just Walk Out technology
to more colleges and universities
Australia's first university
dumps physical student ID cards
HONORS & AWARDS
Google Patent
Fast Company Design Awards
IxDA Interaction Awards
German Design Awards
Hermes Creative Awards
Experience
2020 - Now
Remote, Ireland
Senior Product Designer
2018 - 2020
Dublin, Ireland
UX/UI Designer
2017 - 2018
Dublin, Ireland
UX/UI Designer
2015 - 2016
Carlow, Ireland
Product Design Intern
Tech Stack
Figma
Design Tool
FigJam
Facilitation Tool
Miro
Facilitation Tool
Slack
Communication Tool
Loom
Communication Tool
Maze
Research Tool
Dovetail
Research Tool
HotJar
Research Tool
Google Analytics
Research Tool
ChatGPT
AI Tool
Confluence
Project Management
Jira
Project Management
Strategy
User Experience Design (UX)
User Interface Design (UI)
Jimm Lee
Senior Product Owner + Manager / Transact Campus
“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Cormac as a senior UX designer at Transact Campus, who continues to be a vital member of our team. His exceptional design skills and deep understanding of our customers consistently lead to user-centered, innovative solutions. Despite balancing several projects simultaneously, Cormac is always ready to contribute wherever needed, displaying remarkable dedication and flexibility.
His expertise has been instrumental in developing seamless user experiences in our mobile ordering applications. Cormac also led the redesign of our mobile ordering platform’s merchant tablet dashboard, making it more intuitive and efficient. His work on our campus commerce point-of-sale experience has further enhanced our product offerings, streamlining processes and improving usability.
Cormac’s commitment to accessibility is another quality that stands out. He ensures that all designs are inclusive and easy to use, demonstrating his passion for creating user experiences that work for everyone.
It's been fantastic to collaborate with Cormac, and I look forward to seeing his continued impact on our projects. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and committed UX designer.”
Michael McGillivray
Lead UX/UI Product Designer
“Cormac is a passionate and user focused designer with a talent for visual and abstract thinking. During my time working with Cormac I have noticed him to have a desire to fully understand a project, ask the right questions and a display keen ability to learn quickly.
He also has proven himself time and again to be a skilled designer who can accommodate the multiple needs of a fast paced company and be vital team player. With Cormac's skillset and can-do attitude I can easily recommend him as highly valuable asset to any company and as a talented designer.”
Kim Mackenzie-Doyle
Instigator / The B!G Idea
“Cormac has an incredible natural talent through his sketching abilities. His warm demeanour and positive attitude makes him a pleasure to work with. He was popular with clients and colleagues alike. I would not hesitate to recommend Cormac for any position.”
Shane O’Connor
Senior Software Engineering Manager / Transact Campus
“I would not hesitate to recommend Cormac for his design and UX capabilities. His ability to work with diverse teams, to break down complex problems into manageable chunks and champion the user experience has been crucial on multiple projects I have worked with him on.
Whenever we have to kick off a new project, Cormac would be my first stop to ensure the vision we are working towards is clear.”
Elena Rimeikaite
Head of Design / Kooba
“Cormac was with Kooba for over 2 years as a UI/UX Designer. During this time he exhibited a great eye for detail and drive to create beautiful and user-friendly websites.
He has a drive for creative interaction design and produces work to the highest quality. We were very sad to see him go and would recommend him to anyone looking for a UI/UX specialist.”
Cecilia White
Director, Mobile Applications Product Management / Transact Campus
“I would definitely recommend working with Cormac for all types of design, from customer research, to information architecture, wireframes, user experience and visual design, Cormac is uniquely talented to address every area of design required by software and hardware development. Cormac is extremely organized and is able to compile large amounts of user data into meaningful reports for different types of audience.
As a Product Manager, I appreciate all the different skills that Cormac is able to bring to a project and his unique contributions. Cormac is also a talented visual designer who has produced pixel-perfect specs for many platforms including native apps, web apps and hardware designs. Cormac is one of the quickest and most prolific designers I've worked with and I am very impressed by his holistic approach to design thinking.”