Jey Austen

Senior Designer - currently thriving at Google via Monks in Austin, Texas. Jey exists at the intersection of art and technology, with a background of Product Design, UI and Design Systems, Web Design and Brand Design

Selected Work

A before and after of the dbt labs homepage before and after design system implementation

Design Systems & UX

Comprehensive web design system for a 50+ page b2b SaaS marketing website

UI elements for With app - a search bar, gif drawer, components, part of a prototype, etc

Mobile Product Design

End-to-End product design for a consumer-facing iOS and Android social app

Brand & Product Design

Comprehensive marketing and product Design for a joint banking platform for newlyweds

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Who is Jey?

Jey Austen is a senior web designer and illustrator from howdy and rowdy Austin, Texas. Currently accepting clients and full time opportunities.
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With 10+ years of creative experience across multiple industries – athletics, entertainment, and fintech, for starters – Jey has seen some shit, and loves learning new things and thinking on their feet.

Jey loves teaching creatives, and mentoring designers on best practices in Figma and Procreate. While you're here, be sure to say hi, especially if you're in education, activism, or entertainment!

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Community Engagement

Claws x Code

Hosts Joi Jetson and Jey Austen take you on a design journey through the Claws x Code podcast. They explore tech trends, unmask AI, and interviewing designers and educators about the state of the design industry with all the new developments. Your fave 5 minutes of every day.

14 unique personal website & portfolio examples for 2024

Whatever your creative expertise, find inspiration in creating your own website by checking out these 14 great personal website examples.

Figmatch! - Config 2023

Picture this: lightning-fast rounds that'll make your head spin faster than Pantone's color swatches in a battle of wit and artistic prowess. This is a showdown that'll have you on the edge of your ergonomic chairs! They are joined by Anthony DiSpezio, Katie Cooper, Matt Smith (MDS), Jey Austen, Clara Ujiie, Dan Mall, Anna Fine, and Joey Lamelas

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Awwwards nominee

Nominated Aug 23, 2022 - Portfolio site of Jey Austen – a senior brand designer and illustrator from howdy and rowdy Austin, Texas.

FoF Lunch and Learn

Figma for more than just rectangles? Learn about brand design, illustrating, and how to moodboard during this Lunch and Learn for the Friends of Figma Austin community

Inside Jey's Workspace

Your creative space is so important - you should fill it with memories of the things and people that make life worth living. It helps on days when you’re unmotivated or have low energy to remind yourself of the good times. I feel the need to stress that my desk is never this clean, I’m usually a creative mess.

30 Best Resume Website Examples We Love [+ How To Make Your Own]

Jey's website exudes elegance with its dominant white and black color scheme...

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Bezier

How to approach brand and visual design in an inclusive accessible way

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Name your Layers

Learn about Jey's background and unique approach to brand design