Matt WhalleyI bridge AI, design & engineering to turn emerging technology into products people can actually use.
Professional work, examined in depth
An enterprise Figma library spanning 35 product files and 1.6M+ component instances had no reliable system of record for which instances resolved to real code — and AI agents were being asked to generate UI against it. I built the measurement, classification, and distribution infrastructure to make it trustworthy.
Things I build for myself and others, fully shipped
Built as part of an agentic design-to-development workflow, RFD Checker audits a selected Figma frame against a Ready-for-Dev checklist and tells you, in seconds, whether it's actually ready to hand to engineering — or where it'll break when translated to code. Checks design tokens, component mapping, layout & responsiveness, handoff hygiene, and accessibility. First-class support for Material UI and design tokens/variables. Private by design — everything runs locally on your selection.
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A modern take on local surf reports, this tool gathers realtime buoy, tide and weather data and produces a stoke-filled surf report written and read by a friendly, knowledgeable AI surfer for quick, fun and informed decisions.
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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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I care more about what tools enable than the tools themselves—but I'm always experimenting and refining my workflow to build better software.
A range of organizations I've helped ship better products — from enterprise platforms to early-stage tools.
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.
Working with Matt makes me excited to push my own performance—his great attitude and communication are contagious.
Matt is an innovator and problem solver. Working with him was seamless and his input enhanced our project technically and creatively.
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.
Matt cares deeply.
Occasional findings and insights on AI product engineering and other interesting topics.