Curiosity is a core driver of who I am.
I’m Scott McIntyre, designer, systems-thinker, and lifelong learner. I’m at my best when I’m translating complexity into something clear, usable, and well-crafted: a brand system people can follow, a presentation library that scales, a product experience that feels intuitive, or a story that lands.
I’ve taken a winding path in life... electronics, computer science, industrial design, theology, aircraft maintenance, utilities, and design. The point is, I’m comfortable in both a creative and technical world. I'm naturally inquisitive and always curious.
Below are a few things that make me tick.
My thought-line
- The “why” matters. I care about intent, not just output.
- I collaborate well. I like building with people, not just handing off files.
- I verify. I check sources and pressure-test assumptions because I care about the message being sent.
- I'm a context and ideation driven person. Context informs the paths I make.
- I have a design "mechanic" mindset, I'm always thinking about how thing are running.
A Few Beliefs
- Learning doesn’t stop—it just changes shape.
- Trust is earned. Doing what you say you will do matters.
- Own your failures. Don't run from them.
- Community matters. I maintain the connections I have because of the value I place on people.
- Life is friction based. It doesn't get easier with age, you just have to adjust to doing harder better.
- It’s better to make allies than adversaries. Don’t burn bridges.
- Knowledge is meant to be shared.
How I Work
I think visually. I mind-map, sketch, write, and iterate. If I don’t know something, I ask questions, research, test, and repeat. And when I learn something useful, I teach it. Teaching something helps it stick with lifting others in the process.
If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to connect—whether you need design support, a clearer system, or a thinking partner.
My Process
A clear and simple process that keeps projects organized, aligned with your goals, and delivered on time.
We define the project scope, target audience, and main objectives together. I listen and take notes.
I create initial ideas, share for review and critique, listen, and proceed to designing and building.
The approved concept is developed into built out. During this phase, review and critique is part of the process too.
Final files are handed over in the needed formats, with ongoing support if required. I don't intentially leave you with files you can't work with because I believe in creating relationships that are built on trust. I want you to return with future business because you want to, not because you have to.
FAQs
I'm a generalist with experience in a wide range of design applications. I AM ALWAYS up for a new challenge because I love exploration and discovery.
Most projects fall into one of three structures: hourly, which is best for short-term or open-ended work and is billed at my full hourly rate; retainer, which is great for ongoing collaboration and offers a discounted rate in exchange for committing to hours up front; or per project, which is ideal for clearly scoped work with defined goals and deliverables, with a fixed fee or capped range agreed on at the start—either way, we’ll figure out which option suits you best.
I think of myself as a generalist with a mechanic perspective. I like things that run smoothly and as designed. I listen, think through, test...repeat.
Short answer, yes.