About Chris O'Boyle
Hi, I'm Chris.
Designer + Diver + DJ + Dog Dad
Based near the sunny beaches of California, I’m a designer that crafts memorable experiences. My journey started when I was just 14, crafting custom Myspace overlays— remember those?
Curious about human behavior, I studied Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction in college, even spending a year in England for an HCI research program.
Today, I design experiences for companies like LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Meta, finding real joy in creating things that connect with people.
Outside of design, you’ll catch me volunteering for the cutest little league team, racing cars, DJing, snapping photos, or cheering at a baseball game. I’m always trying out the next adventure—life’s too short not to.
Based near the sunny beaches of California, I’m a designer that crafts memorable experiences. My journey started when I was just 14, crafting custom Myspace overlays— remember those?
Curious about human behavior, I studied Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction in college, even spending a year in England for an HCI research program.
Today, I design experiences for companies like LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Meta, finding real joy in creating things that connect with people.
Outside of design, you’ll catch me volunteering for the cutest little league team, racing cars, DJing, snapping photos, or cheering at a baseball game. I’m always trying out the next adventure—life’s too short not to.
San Diego
Current location
San Diego
Current location
15 years
Experience
15 years
Experience
105 years
Experience in dog years
105 years
Experience in dog years
30+
Clients
30+
Clients
150+
Projects
150+
Projects
San Diego
Current location
San Diego
Current location
San Diego
Current location
15 years
Experience
15 years
Experience
15 years
Experience
105 years
Experience in dog years
105 years
Experience in dog years
105 years
Experience in dog years
30+
Clients
30+
Clients
30+
Clients
150+
Projects
150+
Projects
150+
Projects
What I love working on
Strategy & Direction
I define problems, map out the scope, and build a clear design roadmap—setting every project up for 100% success.
Strategy & Direction
I define problems, map out the scope, and build a clear design roadmap—setting every project up for 100% success.
Strategy & Direction
I define problems, map out the scope, and build a clear design roadmap—setting every project up for 100% success.
Strategy & Direction
I define problems, map out the scope, and build a clear design roadmap—setting every project up for 100% success.
UX / Interaction Design
No stressed-out users here. I design and build products people love to use—storyboarding, prototyping, IA, and everything in between.
UX / Interaction Design
No stressed-out users here. I design and build products people love to use—storyboarding, prototyping, IA, and everything in between.
UX / Interaction Design
No stressed-out users here. I design and build products people love to use—storyboarding, prototyping, IA, and everything in between.
UX / Interaction Design
No stressed-out users here. I design and build products people love to use—storyboarding, prototyping, IA, and everything in between.
Branding & Identity
From logos and brochures to full product designsystems, I create designs that balance beauty, brand identity, and accessibility.
Branding & Identity
From logos and brochures to full product designsystems, I create designs that balance beauty, brand identity, and accessibility.
Branding & Identity
From logos and brochures to full product designsystems, I create designs that balance beauty, brand identity, and accessibility.
Branding & Identity
From logos and brochures to full product designsystems, I create designs that balance beauty, brand identity, and accessibility.
Native App Design
We live on the move, and so should your app. I design mobile experiences that feel natural, fast, and right at home in your pocket.
Native App Design
We live on the move, and so should your app. I design mobile experiences that feel natural, fast, and right at home in your pocket.
Native App Design
We live on the move, and so should your app. I design mobile experiences that feel natural, fast, and right at home in your pocket.
Native App Design
We live on the move, and so should your app. I design mobile experiences that feel natural, fast, and right at home in your pocket.
User Research
With a background in psychology, research is second nature. I dig deep to understand users, run test sessions, and find the insights that drive smart design.
User Research
With a background in psychology, research is second nature. I dig deep to understand users, run test sessions, and find the insights that drive smart design.
User Research
With a background in psychology, research is second nature. I dig deep to understand users, run test sessions, and find the insights that drive smart design.
User Research
With a background in psychology, research is second nature. I dig deep to understand users, run test sessions, and find the insights that drive smart design.
... and much more!
Need product photography? Event DJing? Brochure design? I love new challenges—let’s chat and make it happen.
... and much more!
Need product photography? Event DJing? Brochure design? I love new challenges—let’s chat and make it happen.
... and much more!
Need product photography? Event DJing? Brochure design? I love new challenges—let’s chat and make it happen.
... and much more!
Need product photography? Event DJing? Brochure design? I love new challenges—let’s chat and make it happen.
Some of the brands I've worked with
Some of the brands I've worked with
What people say about me
Chris is a very detail-oriented designer and is great at communicating design decisions to product and engineering teams. He is extremely knowledgeable about both design and technology. He’s a great product designer and would make a tremendous addition to any UX team.
Preethi R.
Senior Product Designer @ MobileIron
Chris is capable of taking a product from conceptual thinking all the way to deployment. This includes brainstorming, wireframing, mocking up, UI, user testing and making iterations, to deploying and monitoring. He understands and embraces project limitations such as time, tech debt, and scope. Chris is also a great colleague and capable in providing feedback on other design projects. His impact is already missed.
Danny Z.
Principal Product Designer @ Smugmug
Chris is an excellent UX/UI designer that I had the pleasure to work with. He understands what it takes to design an effective user experience as I witnessed during a round of focus group testing where the respondents overwhelmingly had a favorable impression of the FreshFeed mobile app design and user interface. Chris would make a great addition to any organization and I would work again with Chris in a heartbeat!
Ilya S.
Head of Marketing @ Fligoo
Chris is a great UI/UX Designer with attention to detail and always looking to learn more and better his craft. He is always willing to take some time to help other designers with feedback and constructive criticism. All-in-all, a great member to have on your team!
Gino Z.
Principal Product Designer @ Smugmug
Chris is a very detail-oriented designer and is great at communicating design decisions to product and engineering teams. He is extremely knowledgeable about both design and technology. He’s a great product designer and would make a tremendous addition to any UX team.
Preethi R.
Senior Product Designer @ MobileIron
Chris is capable of taking a product from conceptual thinking all the way to deployment. This includes brainstorming, wireframing, mocking up, UI, user testing and making iterations, to deploying and monitoring. He understands and embraces project limitations such as time, tech debt, and scope. Chris is also a great colleague and capable in providing feedback on other design projects. His impact is already missed.
Danny Z.
Principal Product Designer @ Smugmug
Chris is an excellent UX/UI designer that I had the pleasure to work with. He understands what it takes to design an effective user experience as I witnessed during a round of focus group testing where the respondents overwhelmingly had a favorable impression of the FreshFeed mobile app design and user interface. Chris would make a great addition to any organization and I would work again with Chris in a heartbeat!
Ilya S.
Head of Marketing @ Fligoo
Chris is a great UI/UX Designer with attention to detail and always looking to learn more and better his craft. He is always willing to take some time to help other designers with feedback and constructive criticism. All-in-all, a great member to have on your team!
Gino Z.
Principal Product Designer @ Smugmug
Want to work together?
Let's chat and see how I can help you with your project!
Want to work together?
Let's chat and see how I can help you with your project!
Want to work together?
Let's chat and see how I can help you with your project!
