17 Years of Fortune 500 AI. Now Building Systems for Your Business.
I have spent 17 years shipping AI products at Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and Home Depot — systems serving 80M+ customers. Now I package that experience into automation systems that small businesses can deploy in weeks and see ROI in 30 days.
Chris Carter
AI Automation Builder
I bring both technical depth and design thinking. Over 17 years I have built products at Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, Indeed, and Audi that are used by millions. I do not just build features. I create products that users love and businesses profit from.
But I kept seeing the same thing: people with incredible ideas stuck in limbo. Waiting months for an agency to deliver. Watching freelancers disappear. Losing momentum because they could not find someone who actually cared about their vision as much as they did.
I never outsource. I never subcontract. Every pixel, every line of code, that is me. Because if your dream matters to you, it matters to me.
“I do not just want to build great products. I want to build them in a way that honors the people I serve.”
Chris Carter, Founder
By the Numbers
A track record built on real results at world-class companies.
17+
Years Building AI
Nearly two decades of designing and shipping AI products at Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and Home Depot.
5
Fortune 500 Companies
Enterprise-grade AI experience with Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, Indeed, and Audi.
1-2wk
Avg. Build Time
Most automation systems are built and deployed within 1 to 2 weeks. Websites in 48 hours.
30 days
ROI Guarantee
Every system is designed to pay for itself within 30 days. If it does not deliver measurable results, you do not pay.
The Journey
17 years of learning, building, and serving. From corporate offices to the studio where your dreams come to life.
Started Freelancing
Began freelancing as a UX/UI designer while studying at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Built websites, apps, and marketing materials for clients worldwide. This freelance practice has continued for 17+ years alongside every full-time role.
GiftCards.com
Sole UI/UX designer for GiftCards.com and OmniCard.com in Pittsburgh. Launched 4 mobile applications and served as Product Owner for 8 months. The company was acquired by Black Hawk Network for $128 million.
Silvercar by Audi
Designed the Audi Select subscription service experience in Austin. Created service blueprints for operations and helped launch the pilot in Dallas-Fort Worth. The launch earned coverage from CNET, The Verge, Forbes, and Engadget.
The Home Depot
Progressed from Senior to Staff UX Designer on the Enterprise UX team. Led design for the Pro Xtra loyalty platform serving 2.4 million active users and supporting $20 billion in annual sales. Presented the luxury Kitchen and Bath remodel relaunch to CEO Ted Decker.
Microsoft
Lead Product Designer for Artificial Intelligence in Austin. Launched 3 new AI-powered products, improved voice assistant satisfaction by 50%, and reduced support inquiries by 70%. Worked on computer vision and object detection systems using YOLOv8 and Detectron2.
JPMorgan Chase
VP of User Experience for AI and Intelligence Solutions. Designed IVR systems achieving 92% usability scores and 15% cost reduction. Led architecture for 7 micro front ends and drove 75% reduction in peer review time through AI adoption across teams.
Design Dream
Founded a solo creative studio to bring 17 years of Fortune 500 experience directly to startups and growing businesses. One person, six services, no outsourcing. Every pixel and every line of code, crafted with purpose.
What It's Like to Work With Me
Hear directly from the people who have experienced the Design Dream difference.
“The best freelancer I have ever worked with! I have nothing but good things to say about him.”
Marketing Director
Director of Marketing, SaaS Startup
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Ready to Eliminate Your Bottleneck?
Apply to work with me. I review every application personally. If accepted, we start with a free strategy call to find the highest-ROI automation for your business.