Donnie Wilcox
Strategic UX/UI Leader
Crafting intuitive, mobile-first, and accessible digital experiences for diverse populations, from strategy to delivery, with 18+ years of proven leadership.
“What really sets him apart is how naturally he connects the dots between design, development, and leadership.”
My comprehensive expertise spans UX strategy, UI design, user research, front-end development, and design systems. This user-centered approach, combined with technical fluency, ensures practical, engineering-ready solutions.
I excel at leading teams and fostering strong collaborations, adapting seamlessly between leadership and hands-on roles to deliver impactful results for your business.
Expertise
UX Strategy & Roadmapping
Defining clear pathways for digital product success and user engagement.
Intuitive UI Design
Crafting visually compelling and highly usable interfaces that convert.
Actionable User Research
Uncovering deep user insights to inform design decisions and minimize risk.
Efficient Design Systems
Building scalable frameworks to accelerate development and ensure brand consistency.
Digital Accessibility & 508 Compliance
Ensuring your products are inclusive and meet critical regulatory standards.
Workflow Optimization & DesignOps
Streamlining processes for predictable, high-quality project delivery.
Case Studies
Impactful Projects Delivering Measurable Results
Alzheimers.gov
Designed Alzheimer's.gov to improve clarity, accessibility, and user flow for patients and caregivers.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse Modernization
A comprehensive redesign and Drupal 8 migration, transformed The National Institute on Drug Abuse site.
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Designing Calm in the Chaos
Created intuitive mobile experiences to support users during public health emergencies.
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Why Work With Me?
18 years of optimizing multi-million dollar digital ecosystems.
Designing accessible, user-centered digital products that drive results
Trusted to improve multi-million dollar applications by over 25 federal institutes and organizations
Recognized for excellence with the NIH Director's Award, FedHealthIT, and ClearMark
Certified & Recognized
Leaders Who've Seen the Difference
"He's one of the most well-rounded and impactful UX leaders I've come across. What really sets him apart is how naturally he connects the dots between design, development, and leadership."
Paulina Puig
Digital Services Leader
"I was always impressed with his abilities to collaborate. He would nimbly create options based on client feedback in real time, allowing us to iterate and improve quickly."
Kate Masterton
Digital Communications Manager
"Donnie's work on key federal government websites was not only sleek and intuitive but made a meaningful impact by helping people access critical health services."
James Thompson
Associate Director, Data Analytics
"Can I give your team a standing ovation over the phone for the website launch? We are so pleased with the site, how fast it is, the design… The site is beautiful and everyone is super excited."
Federal Health Program Director
Services
Usability & Compliance Audit
- WCAG 2.1 Compliance
- Heuristic Analysis
- Risk Mitigation Roadmap
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Design & Build Sprint
- One Week Sprint
- Functional Prototype
- MVP Design & Code
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User Testing & Research
- 5 Real Users
- 5 Real Tasks
- Video Highlight Reels
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Let’s Build Something Exceptional Together.
Whether you need strategic UX leadership, hands-on design, or comprehensive digital transformation, I’m ready to help you achieve your goals.