Redesigning Pragma's Web Portal
From Hidden Features to a Scalable IA with Modern UI
Jeff Zych
Featured Work
I specialize in developer tools and complex technical workflows. I love digging into complex systems and wrapping them in beautiful, easy-to-use UIs.
Pragma Connect
Using Strategic Research to Drive a $500K Product Pivot
LaunchDarkly's Accelerate
Designing LaunchDarkly's third product from the ground up
Claude Code is Re-shaping My Design Process
Claude Code has fundamentally changed how I design. I'm skipping mid-fi mockups entirely, going straight to working code, and shipping more than ever. Here's how my process has evolved — and what hasn't changed.
My Claude Prompt for Writing Case Studies in Days, Not Weeks
I used to spend weeks writing case studies. Now it takes days. Here's my process for using Claude to write them faster, plus the exact prompt I use.
2025 Reading List
The list of books I read in 2025. Let's start with some stats: I read 13 books this year, which is 2 fewer than last year. 4 of those were fiction, which is 1 higher than last year! Not having...
Recent Posts
I write about design, strategy, creativity, and whatever books I'm into. This is mostly a vehicle to help me think through whatever's rattling in my brain.
Personal Projects
When I'm not designing products, I'm usually making something else—lettering, music, or tinkering with side projects that'll probably never ship.
Principles of Writing Well
A guide to clear, effective writing distilled from the best books on the craft.
Hand Lettering
Exploring letterforms by hand—brushes, pens, and whatever else makes interesting marks.
Frontend Experiments
Messing around with CSS and JavaScript to see what's possible.
Get in Touch
You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, Medium, LinkedIn, Github, and Gmail (jlzych@). View my full resume online.