Whether I'm building websites, crafting interfaces, or bringing brands to life, I focus on the sweet spot where strategy meets creativity.
I love collaborating with people who are passionate about what they do and helping them tell their story in a way that connects.
How I got here today
First creative commission. Captured the Flatirons from Above.
A local real estate agency took a chance on me to film Boulder's iconic Flatirons with my drone. It was my first real client project—nerve-wracking but exhilarating. That feeling of delivering something that exceeded their expectations? I was hooked.
The app development years. Designed & shipped multiple iOS apps.
I dove head first into the world of mobile design, creating and launching several apps on the App Store. From initial sketches to store deployment, I learned UI/UX the hard way—through countless iterations, user feedback, and late nights debugging. Best education I could've asked for.
Gulp. Graduation. B.A. in Media Production, CU Boulder.
Officially armed with a degree from CU Boulder, I was ready to blend my technical skills with creative storytelling. College taught me theory, but I was eager to put it all into practice.
The record label experiment. Founded a label to support songwriters.
Started a record label focused on fair artist compensation. It didn't revolutionize the music industry nor did it succeed beyond my own measure, but it taught me everything about running a business—from contracts to marketing to why cash flow matters. Invaluable lessons that influence how I approach client work today.
Behind the camera. Found my eye for photography.
Picked up a camera and started exploring Colorado through a new lens. From portraits in golden hour to sunrise mountain landscapes, photography became another way to tell stories—this time without words.
Agency life. Led design for over 50 clients.
Joined a marketing agency where I wore every creative hat imaginable. Led web design projects, shot photography, produced videos, and crafted brand identities. Managing this many clients taught me how to adapt my style while maintaining quality at speed.
The vision and next chapter.
Designing at scale.
I'm chasing projects that matter. Work that reaches people and makes them stop scrolling. Whether it's a startup's first website or a complex enterprise interface, I want to create designs that don't just function beautifully but leave a lasting impression. The goal? Build things that outlive the trends.
How I think about design.
My four core principles.
Good design isn't just about making things look pretty. It's about creating experiences that work for everyone, spark joy, and know when to get out of the way. Here's what guides my work.
Access First
Design isn't doing its job if someone can't use it. I build for everyone—regardless of ability, device, or connection speed. Inclusive design isn't a feature, it's the foundation.
Make It Fun
Life's too short for boring interfaces. Whether it's a subtle hover effect or an unexpected interaction, I believe digital experiences should spark a little joy.
Less, Please
The best design knows when to step back. Give content room to breathe, let whitespace do the heavy lifting, and resist the urge to fill every pixel.
Break Things
The best ideas live outside the rulebook. Sometimes the grid needs breaking or the pattern needs disrupting. Convention is a starting point, not a destination.
What I bring to the table
Where I Focus
Web Design
UI/UX
E-Commerce
Prototyping
Wireframing
CMS
Animation
Brand Messaging
Typography
Integrations
Graphic Design
Print Design
Packaging Design
My Toolkit
Webflow
Figma
Framer
ChatGPT
Claude
Airtable
Make
Zapier
Hubspot
Shopify
Illustrator
Photoshop
Indesign
Lightroom
Relume
Sketch
Final Cut Pro
Whalesync
Shopyflow
Jetboost
Foxy
Domo
CraftMyPDF
Xcode
Notable accomplishments
Years of experience. What started as curiosity in college evolved into expertise across web, mobile, and brand design. Still learning something new every day.
Client partnerships built. From solo entrepreneurs to enterprise teams, each client has taught me something valuable about bringing diverse visions to life.
Websites delivered. Every site tells a different story. From landing pages to complex applications, I've crafted digital experiences that convert visitors into customers.
Industries mastered. Real estate to retail, healthcare to hospitality. Diving deep into different industries keeps my perspective fresh and my solutions relevant.
Beyond the screen
Design is what I do, but it's not all I am. Here's what fills my time and fuels my creativity when I step away from the pixels.
Thanks for letting me share. Now let's talk about your story.
Enough about me. Now that you know my story, I'd love to hear about yours and perhaps we could collaborate and make something exciting together!
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*All work showcased on this website was created by myself, Jacob Trujillo, and includes projects completed during my tenure at an agency. The views and opinions expressed on this site are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company.
†Clients mentioned on this site reflect work completed as part of my role at an agency. These projects are included to illustrate my personal contributions and expertise, not to imply direct individual client relationships.