Hi, I'm Blair! With two decades of experience leading design teams, I've developed a proven track record of delivering user-centered solutions that drive business results. I believe great design should be accessible, intuitive, and inspiring!
Systems Thinking
I ensure scalable designs that align with efficiency and reusability. It’s all about building smart, sustainable systems that make a real impact.
Dev Friendly
I build strong partnerships between design and engineering, ensuring we deliver efficient, cohesive, and high-quality software together!
People First
My priority is supporting my team by cultivating a sense of safety and autonomy, while guiding them toward achieving both individual and collective goals.
Accessible Design
I prioritize digital accessibility to ensure everything I create is inclusive and usable for everyone. Accessible design isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Capital One Mascot Challenge
Created the main elements for a promotional football game featuring iconic characters from Capital One's annual Mascot Challenge.
As part of a two-person team, I focused on character and interface design, partnering closely with the developer to ensure seamless integration into the gameplay experience.
Capital One Venture
Served as lead graphic designer for Capital One's first feature credit card, Venture. collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver a standout product within a tight timeline.
The Venture launch was a resounding success for the company!
Capital One iPad 1
Designed Capital One's first iPad banking app, leveraging the device's large screen to create a intuitive and immersive user experience that met the evolving needs of mobile banking customers.
By prioritizing simplicity, and visual hierarchy, I crafted an engaging and user-friendly interface that effectively showcased the benefits of mobile banking.
Capital One iPad 2
Led the redesign of Capital One's iPad banking app, establishing a new design language that unified the user experience across all mobile platforms.
Through a comprehensive design process, I ensured seamless transitions, intuitive navigation, and visually appealing interactions, creating a cohesive and customer-centric experience.
Capital One iOS
Designed key features such as Apple's Touch ID and Face ID across Capital One's various product lines, including Bank, Credit Card, and Enterprise Features.
This role required expertise in designing seamless user experiences on Universal iOS devices, with a focus on localization and Accessibility updates.
Blair encourages us to be our best selves by leading by example. He leads with heart, humility, and authenticity. He connects to his directs and peers, listening and caring in the moments that matter.
He leans in with fearless determination to advocate for the customer experience and encourages us all to do the same.
Sabrina Ngai
Director, Marriott
I've always loved your thoughtful approach to leadership and collaboration Blair Christopher! This is all a great reminder as I approach the new year with my teams that we can do even more next year to get closer to our partners and help enable the success in all of our work 🙏
ToniAnn Drenckhahn
Design Systems Leader, BetMGM
I reported to Blair and thoroughly enjoyed being one of his team members. He pushed me to have honest and direct conversations even when it was hard. I grew as a Senior Product Designer while I worked for him, and am a better contributor thanks to his guidance as a manager.
Austin Regnery
Senior Product Designer, GitLab
One of Blair's key strengths is his genuine care for people.
He has a unique ability to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to grow.
He brought together a talented group of product designers and fostered a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Dan Mizzi-Harris
Design Systems, GitLab
Blair's design knowledge, experience, and skills are rivaled only by his own amazing management style. He is a great listener and knows just the right questions to ask. He knows when to be supportive and when to push. I am a better designer for having worked with him and any team would be lucky to have him be a part of it.
Michael Nichols
Product Designer, GitLab
Blair’s a rebel in the best ways; he doesn’t micromanage or over-invest in his own work to the detriment of his design reports.
He always puts direct reports first; as a function of available attention and assisting in elevating their career. I felt incredibly empowered, and safe.
Ravi Gangele
Design Systems, Zendesk
As a design manager Blair provides knowledgeable and actionable feedback as well as support in advancing a design vision and collaborating across teams. His clear and calm direction through challenges, and quick recognition of accomplishments, is an asset to any team.
Blair is an empathetic listener, with a knowing sense of when to reach out that was particularly essential in our all-remote team. I learned a lot in our time working together and his next team will be lucky to have him.
Nick Leonard
Product Designer, GitLab