Hi, I'm Eli Schiff. I’m a UI designer, design consultant, author, design critic and speaker living in Portland, OR.
My design practice is informed by a deep respect for the history of the graphic user interface. I'm in the process of writing a book on the topic, entitled Humanist Interface.
SOME GREAT COMPANIES I'VE WORKED WITH
Design Services
Whether you are a budding startup or an established company, differentiation in today's competitive software marketplace demands excellence in design. As a trusted advisor I work with brands to make software design that is usable, enjoyable and memorable. I prioritize a research-based approach to ensure each design is appropriately targeted to each client's larger brand strategy.
Whether you need a fresh pair of eyes to review your design systems, a new web or mobile interface or icon design, I’m up to talk. Send me an email and we'll get started.
Consulting
For clients seeking consultation, I deliver detailed reports and presentations over video conference or in person.
PRODUCT DESIGN
I offer UI design, interaction design, custom icon artwork and branding services.
Writing Featured by
I will be speaking at the 2016 O'Reilly Design Conference in San Francisco. My talk is focused on the forgotten principles of interface design.
I was invited to the 2015 Devsigner Conference to present on the humanist approach to user interface design aesthetics.
During Design Week Portland 2014 the Art Institute hosted me for a talk about my upcoming book, Humanist Interface.
PODCAST INTERVIEWS
May 2015: On the Grid
April 2015: Subjective Podcast