Who me?

I'm Tony Owen Peterson (TOP), a Seattle-based design leader specializing in prototyping and interaction design. I spent the last decade at Microsoft designing, mentoring, presenting, developing, deploying, collaborating, and cultivating fun across many different teams and orgs.

I lo-lo-love being part of a creative team, whether I'm leading or collaborating to bring complex and sometimes wacky ideas to life. I continue to work in siloed ambiguity as a freelancer but have years of experience leading medium sized creative teams. Do you have a whacky idea you'd like me to help you bring to life?

What's a Design Technologist?

It's a role that blends design and development. Think of it as a designer with front-end coding skills. I bridge the gap between creating beautiful user experiences and making them work seamlessly in the real world. I care about both aesthetics and functionality, ensuring that the user has a smooth and enjoyable experience.