Hey!
I’m Cornelious

Neil is my nickname.

I’m a product designer focused on crafting welcoming digital experiences for communities and organizations that care deeply about access. My background sits at the intersection of research, front-end curiosity, and visual systems, helping teams move from complex ideas to thoughtful, approachable products.

Currently

I collaborate with DePaul University’s Identity Research Lab and Places for All Research Collective, shaping website flows, design systems, and research narratives that bring academic work to life. Previously, I’ve supported teams at Microsoft and North Shore Clinical Labs, bridging design with engineering to ship accessible experiences.

Out of Office

Outside of design, I’m usually diving into fashion, gaming, music, or exploring the city. I’m always picking up something new. Whether I’m learning, building, or figuring out the next thing I want to create. That curiosity shows up in my work and how I approach problems: stay open, stay sharp, and keep improving.

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I love designing & building products.

Every day I’m driven to solve problems for others and craft experiences that feel intuitive, warm, and considered. Currently I’m supporting DePaul University’s design and research teams while collaborating with partners who value accessibility and storytelling.

DePaul University2024 — Now
Microsoft2022 — 2023
Northshore Clinical Labs2021 — 2022
Google2019
Sneaker Access2019 — 2020
Supreme Access2019 — 2020
Hypremium2018 — 2020

Experience

2024 — Now

DePaul University

Product Designer · Identity Research Lab

Dive into research-rich problems with faculty and students, translating findings into inclusive tools, websites, and systems that broaden access to identity-focused scholarship.

2022 — 2023

Microsoft

Cloud Support Engineer & Designer

Partnered with Azure identity teams to streamline case workflows and surface guidance faster. Balanced frontline engineering with experience design to reduce resolution time for enterprise customers.

2021 — 2022

Northshore Clinical Labs

Product Design Lead

Reimagined lab reporting and intake flows so patients could understand results at a glance. Built modular dashboards and care journeys that helped clinicians communicate with clarity.

2019

Google

iOS Engineer Internship · Google News

Paired with UX research to refine the onboarding journey, ship animated prototypes, and align iOS engineers on an accessible first-run experience for millions of readers.

2019 — 2020

Sneaker Access

Lead Designer

Led product vision for a membership platform that helped collectors secure limited releases. Defined brand, interface, and community flows that balanced hype with fairness.

2019 — 2020

Supreme Access

Lead Designer

Crafted a storytelling-driven commerce experience that celebrated the community while keeping the drop experience fast, accessible, and inclusive.

2018 — 2020

Hypremium

Founder Designer

Built and launched online marketplaces for streetwear collectors. Ran end-to-end design and front-end experimentation to keep inventory drops engaging and trustworthy.

Education

2026

Bachelor of Science

DePaul University · User Experience Design

Immersive coursework in interaction design, research synthesis, and inclusive design systems. GPA 3.8.

2022

Associate of Science

Joliet Junior College · Computer Science

Foundations in programming, data structures, and problem-solving that support collaborative product work. GPA 3.5.