russell cooley’s portfolio
Designing music and media since 1998.
Using a trans-disciplinary approach to design, I am able to leave behind the confines of a conventional method by combining UX fundamentals with years of experience in Media Design, Product Marketing, Digital Analysis, Market Research, and Brand Management.
I work best within fast-paced agile environments, where I can leverage my skills in countless creative applications to communicate, validate, and iterate on my design ideas.
I also enjoy dabbling in making tunes, which earned me a Meteor Music Prize in 2010. My passion is to create engaging and delightful user experiences that align with the business goals of any company or group i’m working with.
companies i have worked with
a sample of some of the many influences I have had
Areas I have worked in
I enjoy creativity of any kind
Music
UX
Media
Places work has brought me
6 Continents 60+ Countries
Awards I have earned
Professional and educational
Meteor music prize, best producer 2010
1st class BSc digital design & innovation 2018
Nielsen Norman UX Research certificate 2023
BSC Music & Media Technology 2004
people I have worked with
Individuals who have shaped who i am today
Fergus McMahon
CEO @ Azolla Software
“Russell was our first external hire and brought a wealth of knowledge with him. He built our brand from the ground up along with a new website, marketing strategy and also was responsible for drastically improving the UX of the application and assisting us by owning the installation process for IoT Sensors. Always calm and collected, he always delivered on what was agreed on time and on budget.”
May 2021
Tim Stolzenberg
Principal UX @ iCIMS
“Working with Russell as a product designer has been an absolute pleasure. His collaborative approach fosters a seamless workflow, he consistently communicates effectively, ensuring that everyone is aligned, and his thorough documentation makes the design process smooth and efficient. Russell’s ability to translate complex ideas into intuitive and user-friendly designs is remarkable.
Sept 2024
David Ingram
CEO @ Galvanic Ltd
“While working at Galvanic, Russell was always ready to give an opinion, suggestion or present a possible solution for any of the challenges we faced. A team player, he contributed by developing marketing strategies, websites, App designs and even designing the commercial packaging experience for our product. We had a great working relationship, and still do.”
Apr 2017
Fergal Tooey
Vice Principal @ STC Dublin
“Russell is an exceptional music producer and lecturer – professional and dedicated to any task he takes on. He has a vast knowledge of music technology, and his infectious enthusiasm for working on new music, and passing his knowledge onto others – staff and students alike – is unmatched.“
Apr 2015
Gavin Lynch
Owner @ Matador Music
“Over the course of three years, Russell and I traveled the globe, playing at countless venues and working long and difficult hours. Through it all, he was always professional and diligent, ready to deal with any technical or logistical problems that may occur. All while ensuring we had great content to share across our social platforms.”
May 2018
Les Stapleton
Principal @ STC Dublin
“Having worked with Russell for over 15 years, I say with assurance that he is talented, resourceful and dedicated to not only producing great music, but to truly enjoy teaching others how to do the same. An asset to any project he puts his time and energy into.”
Aug 2012