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creating impactful work.
making positive impressions.
Swava's the real deal.
She's a wonderful visual designer: she implicitly understands aesthetics, and her work is beautiful. But it is also appropriate, and that's where Swava shines: creating or extending a design system that's suitable for real life. She understands the nuances and details of designing for real, shipping software. Whether she's starting from scratch or working with an established and on-brand system, her work is complete, refined, and thoughtful. Swava is a designer, first and foremost. While she knows the latest and greatest software inside and out, her skills are best showcased through her ability to solve complex visual problems. Her work is systematic and mature. Beyond her design expertise, she is a master at quickly learning new tools and software, allowing her to adapt and provide strategic value whether the need is for a polished prototype, a functional website, or a compelling visual concept. Swava is never afraid to roll up her sleeves and dive into the details.
Most importantly, though, Swava is a person you want on your team. She rolls with the implicit chaos that is product design. She's calm in the face of stakeholder ambivalence and confident when helping non-designers navigate the ambiguity of the creative process. She takes her work seriously but laughs generously at herself and the world around her. And she's not shy: when you work with Swava, you'll get honest and direct criticism, which is always constructive and always dead-on.
I recommend Swava, with the highest regard, for any design practitioner or design leadership role.
Jon Kolko
Founder of Austin Center for Design
Author of Well-designed
Swava is truly best in class when it comes to her craft.
Her ability to elevate UX concepts—transforming initial ideas and wireframes into stunning, intuitive designs—is nothing short of magical. She has an innate talent for making complex interactions feel effortless for end users, all while maintaining a meticulous eye for detail and polish.
One of Swava’s standout strengths is her expertise in design systems. Whether she's building a system from the ground up or thoughtfully expanding an existing one, Swava demonstrates top-level thinking that ensures consistency, scalability, and elegance across products. Her work sets a foundation that not only enhances the user experience but also empowers teams to deliver high-quality designs more efficiently.
Chrissy Cowdrey
VP of Design at Follett Higher Education
Swava’s talent as a designer is truly exceptional
and increasingly vital in today’s design landscape. Her ability to elevate designs and focus on subtle details ensures that the final 10% of any project truly stands out—a rare skill in a world where many designs feel generic. Swava has a keen eye for finding those nuanced touches that transform good work into something memorable and distinctive.
Beyond her design expertise, she is a master at quickly learning new tools and software, allowing her to adapt and provide strategic value whether the need is for a polished prototype, a functional website, or a compelling visual concept. Swava is never afraid to roll up her sleeves and dive into the details.
She is also a joy to work with—consistently supportive of her team, open to feedback, and always challenging herself to grow. Swava’s dedication, creativity, and collaborative spirit make her an invaluable asset to any team or project.
Chad Fisher
Senior Manager at Procore
Let's talk!
I'm currently looking for a full-time role and am open to freelance opportunities. Send me a message if you'd like to work together!
Or email me at swava.pearl@gmail.com.