Matt Budz
Matt Budz
Product Designer
...who also codes 🤓
Work
I have shipped
Combo Box Component
Problem
When users have long lists of options, native select elements quickly become unwieldy. They offer no filtering, styling, or support for dynamic or user-generated entries.
Solution
A custom lightweight component that replaces the native select, offering searchable options, keyboard-accessibly, local and remote data sources, styled options with icons, on-the-fly option creation, and support for single and multi-select use cases, as well as grouped and ungrouped options.
WYSIWYG Editor
Problem
With the product's current editor, users must be familiar with a niche syntax for formatting options. Additionally, re-ordering fields is impossible, requiring users to meticulously copy-paste their content into the desired order.
Solution
An intuitive WYSIWYG editor at the core of the editing experience. This block-based editor makes reordering easy and supports Markdown for formatting. The UI also lets users get all the formatting functionality without knowing Markdown.
Project Summary Card
Problem
When users manage multiple projects, understanding each project's state requires opening each project individually. Details like progress, users, activity, and QA status are buried inside, making it hard to assess readiness or prioritize work.
Solution
A project summary card on the dashboard that surfaces essential info at a glance: status, users, last activity, record counts, methodology progress, and QA details. This lets users scan and compare projects quickly—no digging required.
Posts
I have written
Who
I am
I'm Matt, a Canadian currently living in Europe. I have been doing Product Design remotely for over 9 years, primarily focusing on B2B and B2C web apps. Currently, I'm the Lead Product Designer and Head of Product at Security Roots. Outside of work, I'm a tech enthusiast and a Formula 1 fanatic.
Tools
I use
Design & Development
Communication & Productivity
DevOps
Operating Systems
What
I do
I label my work as full-stack design. When working independently, I am comfortable tackling the full stack, and while working as part of a team, I lean into my strengths focusing on product design and leadership. I like to approach each problem methodically from concept to click, ensuring a fine balance of beauty, usability, and functionality.
Books
that inspired me
Words
about me and my work
Matt has been a huge factor in leveling up my business. I'm more than happy with the consistent communication and the quality of the product he created for me. My business will never be the same!
Matt consistently impressed with his ability to design not only for the web but also for physical merchandise. He's a reliable team player, capable of writing clean, maintainable code and ensuring projects stay on track.
I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a top-tier Product Designer. Matt's strategic insight and technical expertise gave my business a new way to generate revenue, closing more sales than ever before.
Matt is an amazing Product Designer who has a deep understanding of UI/UX principles. He has a keen eye for detail and always delivers functional and visually appealing user interfaces.
Sticker Design
Sticker Design
Apparel Design
Apparel & Sticker Design
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