Tools and AI-powered platforms I enjoy using

Tools and AI-powered platforms I enjoy using

Tools and AI-powered platforms I enjoy using

Selected Work

Selected Work

A selection of projects that show how I approach product design from problem to delivery.

CardsChat: Brand & UX Redesign Concept

Reimagining one of the web's longest-running poker communities, from the ground up.

UX Research

Brand Identity

UX/UI Design

Product Strategy

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CardsChat: Brand & UX Redesign Concept

Reimagining one of the web's longest-running poker communities, from the ground up.

UX Research

Brand Identity

UX/UI Design

Product Strategy

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CardsChat: Brand & UX Redesign Concept

Reimagining one of the web's longest-running poker communities, from the ground up.

UX Research

Brand Identity

UX/UI Design

Product Strategy

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Enterprise Cloud Community Platform: Redesign & Design System

Redesigning a global AWS cloud community platform and implementing a scalable design system, embedded within the client team for 18 months.

UX/UI Design

Design Systems

Product Strategy

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Enterprise Cloud Community Platform: Redesign & Design System

Redesigning a global AWS cloud community platform and implementing a scalable design system, embedded within the client team for 18 months.

UX/UI Design

Design Systems

Product Strategy

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Enterprise Cloud Community Platform: Redesign & Design System

Redesigning a global AWS cloud community platform and implementing a scalable design system, embedded within the client team for 18 months.

UX/UI Design

Design Systems

Product Strategy

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Cloud Contact Centre Platform

Designing a complex, enterprise-grade telephony platform from the ground up, at pace, and entirely from scratch.

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Design Systems

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Cloud Contact Centre Platform

Designing a complex, enterprise-grade telephony platform from the ground up, at pace, and entirely from scratch.

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Design Systems

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Cloud Contact Centre Platform

Designing a complex, enterprise-grade telephony platform from the ground up, at pace, and entirely from scratch.

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Design Systems

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The Blackjack Academy: Online Learning Platform

Designing a first of its kind video learning platform for blackjack, from concept to launch, in under five months.

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Brand Identity

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The Blackjack Academy: Online Learning Platform

Designing a first of its kind video learning platform for blackjack, from concept to launch, in under five months.

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Brand Identity

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The Blackjack Academy: Online Learning Platform

Designing a first of its kind video learning platform for blackjack, from concept to launch, in under five months.

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Brand Identity

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How I Approach Design

A simple approach I use to move from early uncertainty to something clear and buildable.

Clarity

Understand the problem

I start by separating user pain points from business objectives. That usually means speaking to stakeholders, reviewing data, and clarifying what success actually looks like. Shared clarity comes before momentum.

Direction

Explore and sense check

With the problem framed, I explore possible directions and bring engineers into the conversation early. Modern AI tools make it easier to test and visualise ideas quickly, but those ideas still need grounding in real technical constraints. I validate assumptions through lightweight prototypes, user feedback, and internal reviews so uncertainty is reduced before committing.

Craft

Design with intention

Here is where ideas become tangible. I refine flows, build higher fidelity prototypes, and make interface decisions that feel coherent and usable. Feedback loops stay short so we can adjust quickly.

Delivery

Support what ships

Design does not stop at handover. I stay involved during build, clarify edge cases, and help resolve trade offs as they emerge. The focus is on shipping something that works well in practice, not just in theory.

Behind The Work

01

Designer, inside and out

I've been in design for 15+ years, starting in graphic and web design before moving into product. For the past 8 years I've been working exclusively on digital products, both in consultancy and in-house environments. That broad background gives me a perspective most product designers don't have.

02

I work where design meets engineering

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

03

I've helped build teams, not just products

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

04

I think in systems

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

05

Curious about what's next

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

Years experience across design roles

15

Designers hired in the past

12+

Designers managed or mentored

16+

Years in senior roles

8+

Questions Worth Asking

What kind of role are you looking for?

How would colleagues describe you?

Have you worked in both consultancy and in-house roles?

How do you usually work with engineers?

Are you more strategic or hands-on?

What kind of working environment suits you best?

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Charlie Parmentier - Senior Product Designer

Good design starts with a conversation.

Senior Product Designer, 12+ years experience. Currently open to new roles.

Charlie Parmentier - Senior Product Designer

Good design starts with a conversation.

Senior Product Designer, 12+ years experience. Currently open to new roles.

Charlie Parmentier - Senior Product Designer

Good design starts with a conversation.

Senior Product Designer, 12+ years experience. Currently open to new roles.

Charlie Parmentier - Senior Product Designer

Good design starts with a conversation.

Senior Product Designer, 12+ years experience. Currently open to new roles.