Matt WhalleyMatt Whalley
Open to Work

User Experience Engineer building user-focused, accessible interfaces & scalable design systems remotely from St. Augustine.

Projects

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HANG LAB

HANG LAB

iOS/WatchOS hangboard training app

A tool for climbers to break through plateaus by increasing finger strength through scientifically proven hangboard routines. Currently built in Swift - fully integrated with Healthkit with precise haptics - with a cross-platform rewrite in React Native on the horizon.

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Can I Surf Today?

Can I Surf Today?

Hyperlocal AI-powered surf report

A modern take on local surf reports, this tool gathers realtime buoy, tide and weather data and produces a stoke-filled surf report written by a friendly, knowledgeable AI surfer for quick, fun and informed decisions – without needing a PhD in meteorology.

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Next.jsVercel AI SDKNOAA/Open-Meteo APIsNeonBun

Experiments

Tools

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I care more about what tools enable than the tools themselves—but I'm always experimenting and refining my workflow to build better software.

Selected Clients

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I've had the privilege of working with organizations ranging from healthcare innovators to local businesses, always focusing on thoughtful solutions that serve real user needs.

Testimonials

Matt has a wonderful ability to tackle complex challenges with simple creative solutions. He's trustworthy, reliable, and a smart designer. You may regret some things in life, but you'll never regret hiring Matt.
Ben Stafford

Ben Stafford

Co-owner and Designer

Foxmeadow Creative

Working with Matt makes me excited to push my own performance—his great attitude and communication are contagious.
Corinne Beyer

Corinne Beyer

UX Design Manager

CAQH

Matt is an innovator and problem solver. Working with him was seamless and his input enhanced our project technically and creatively.
Andrew Hochradel

Andrew Hochradel

Career Center Content Manager

Adobe

Matt has a skill set which can be hard to find in a creative team member — he's a graphic designer, UX designer, and a developer. This background and mix of talents makes him a thoughtful resource and an asset to any organization or client he works for.
Dan Draper

Dan Draper

Designer

Dan Draper Design

Matt cares deeply.
Titus Smith

Titus Smith

IXD Program Director

University of Kansas

Open to full-time remote roles or well-scoped side projects.
If you value deep work and long-term thinking, let's chat.