Nice words from colleagues
I've worked alongside people who are exceptional at what they do. Their rigor, generosity, and range shaped how I design at Microsoft—my standards, my craft, and what it means to ship work that holds up at scale.
I've had the pleasure of working with Sean for the past 8 years, spanning both London and Seattle. Throughout this time, he has consistently brought creativity, dedication, and a user-centered approach to every project. Whether it was shaping the future of Skype or crafting seamless experiences for Microsoft Teams, Sean has always delivered designs that were not only visually appealing but also deeply thoughtful in addressing user needs.
Beyond his design skills, Sean is a genuinely wonderful person to work with. He brings positive energy to every collaboration and has a knack for elevating the team's ideas while keeping a clear vision for the end user.
Sean is a superb product designer and has had a huge impact on the Microsoft Teams product. He's got a particular acumen for mobile design and has a high standard of craft and polish in all of his work. He's been a great cultural contributor to our design team and is overall a joy to work with.
Sean is an outstanding designer who has worked on many high-profile project across Teams and Skype where has delivered consistently excellent design work across a broad spectrum of modalities and scenarios. Sean is incredibly committed to his work and to the team and is always willing to put in the time and effort to make sure work is delivered to an exceptional standard. Sean would be a great hire for anyone looking to build a world-class design team.
I have worked with Sean as both a PM and as a DPM. Sean has a wonderful can-do attitude that has been so helpful for the team especially when it comes to tackling gnarly and complex problems. I've worked with him very closely on one of the most-touched surfaces on Microsoft Teams - the compose area. Even through all of the edge cases that we threw at him, Sean always had a user-first mindset.
I can't say enough good things about Sean as a talented UX designer, a key member of our design community, and a fantastic colleague. His experience truly shines in projects that require both visionary thinking and a deep, systematic approach. He excels in collaboration across multiple disciplines, ensuring that every detail is considered, and he sees product design through from concept all the way to release—and beyond.
What really stands out about Sean is his passion for creating designs that delight users. He's always pushing for solutions that not only work well but also feel amazing to use. He's constantly thinking of how to improve the experience, and his enthusiasm is contagious in every conversation.
For the past few years, I have collaborated with Sean on the Microsoft Teams UX framework, where he focused on iOS and iPadOS platforms. Sean has a talent for understanding intricate issues, developing UX strategies, and designing effective solutions. He is also knowledgeable about iOS and iPadOS patterns and guidelines.
Beyond his design proficiency, Sean possesses exceptional interpersonal skills. He is always eager to assist his team members and has a knack for making work enjoyable. With his positive attitude, vibrant personality, and inclusive mindset, Sean is a valuable asset to any team.
Sean drove Prism from zero to the system every mobile team actually wanted — high adoption because the craft was undeniable, not because it was mandated.
Recruiter Canvas is the clearest expression of Sean treating AI as design material — one screen that replaces the spreadsheets recruiters had defaulted to.