Wade Thompson

Hello! I'm Wade.

I'm a UI/UX designer with over 15 years of experience turning complex problems into simple, beautiful, and user-friendly designs that people love. I’m passionate about creating experiences that not only make life easier for users but also help businesses connect with their customers and thrive. With a background in graphic design, I also enjoy working on brand identities and crafting everything from digital assets to print materials that support marketing and help businesses grow.
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When I’m not designing, I love spending time outdoors. You’ll usually find me on the bike trail, hiking with my family, or sitting around the campfire with family and friends.

Professional Experience

Meyocks

UX Consultant (Contract) / Mar 2025 – Present

  • UX consultant for Meyocks website redesign, collaborate with leadership, content strategists, creative team, and developers to support brand refresh initiative.
  • Lead UX Designer for Practical Farmers of Iowa website redesign, shaping information architecture, user flows, wireframes, and visual design.
  • Help with WordPress front-end development and quality assurance testing to ensure design accuracy and usability.
  • Mentor designers on UX best practices, interaction design, and accessibility principles.

Source Allies

UX Consultant (Contract) / Mar 2024 – Aug 2024

  • Partnered with project delivery lead, developers, and client stakeholders to design a parts finder application for a global parts manufacturer.
  • Partnered with project delivery lead, developers, and client stakeholders to design a parts finder application for a global parts manufacturer.
  • Conducted user interviews to identify pain points and improve search functionality, which reduced a two-week parts search workflow into just days.
  • Collaborated with marketing team on a phased website redesign of company website, and delivered weekly production updates and demos to leadership.

Anthologic

UI/UX Designer / Sept 2019 – Nov 2023

  • Led UX design across multiple client websites, partnering with stakeholders, project managers, designers, and developers to deliver intuitive, user-centered digital solutions.
  • Mentored designers on UX best practices, interaction design, and accessibility principles.

Shift Interactive

UI/UX Designer + Front-end Developer / Feb 2015 – Sept 2019

  • Designed low- to high-fidelity interfaces for web, mobile, and native applications, translating business and technical requirements into user flows, information architecture, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver human-centered solutions that improved usability while meeting business goals and project timelines.

Drake University

Adjunct Professor / Sept 2007 – Jun 2009

  • Developed and taught a hands-on web design curriculum for graphic design students, aligning projects with industry best practices.
  • Delivered lectures and workshops while providing individual feedback and mentoring to support student skill development.

Thompson Design

Owner, UX/UI + Graphic Designer / Jun 2006 – Present

  • Design user-centered websites, email campaigns, and digital products in collaboration with stakeholders and developers.
  • Develop brand identities, print collateral, and marketing assets across digital and print media.
  • Provide ongoing website maintenance, and design support for multiple clients.

The Stelter Company

Senior Web Designer / Dec 2000 – Jun 2006

  • Designed and developed the company website.
  • Created planned giving websites and email campaigns to support client initiatives.
  • Designed promotional collateral to market company web services.

Meredith Corporation

UX/UI + Graphic Designer / Sept 1997 – Dec 2000

  • Crafted special holiday logos and illustrations for Crayola Kids magazine.
  • Created animated ad banners for Better Homes & Gardens website.
  • Design, layout, photo research, and collaborate with illustrator for Rainforest Café book.
  • Design and develop websites for several farm and cooking magazine publications.

Skills

  • UI/UX Design
  • Web & Mobile Design
  • Information Architecture
  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • User Flows
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Design Systems
  • Interaction Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • Visual Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Email Design
  • Print Collateral

Technologies & Tools

  • Figma, FigJam, Figma Make
  • Adobe Creative Suite
    (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • HTML & CSS, Bootstrap
  • HTML/CSS
  • Webflow
  • Mailchimp, Stripo
  • Bugherd, PageProof
  • Asana, Hive, Jira

“I've collaborated with Wade Thompson on multiple media projects. He brings a highly developed design sense to his work and enthusiasm for getting things done. Wade always makes sure everything from the overall project requirements to the smallest details are coherent and done right. Any creative team would be lucky to have him.”

Justin Gruca
Development Manager / Corteva

“Wade is an excellent communicator and collaborator. He excels at translating ideas and requirements into tangible designs, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivering projects that exceed expectations. His thoughtful approach to problem-solving and his attention to detail have been invaluable in driving the success of our projects.”

Ryan Albers
Co-Founder + Account Director / Performance Marketing

“Wade has consistently demonstrated proficiency and innovation in the field of UI/UX design. His ability to understand and apply user experience principles has greatly contributed to the success of our projects. Wade is known for bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to every task, showcasing adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape of web design.”

Jeff Regenold
Executive Creative Director / Performance Marketing

“In the world of UX design, Wade is a true expert. His extensive talent and collaborative spirit transform concepts into captivating visual narratives that resonate with users. Working alongside Wade is not just productive; it’s an inspiring journey where creativity meets purpose, resulting in designs that leave a lasting impression.”

Shelly Pearson
Senior Copywriter / Performance Marketing
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