Chad supported our product team for many years covering a wide range of initiatives. Chad contributed not only his UI/UX expertise, but helped establish lean principles and design thinking and best practices as we built up our product management capabilities. I highly recommend Chad not only as a highly skilled designer, but also as a valuable contributor to the product management organization.

Chad is an exceptional communicator, designer, and strategist who brings clarity to complexity through thoughtful design and storytelling. He has a rare ability to translate abstract ideas into intuitive, actionable user experiences that resonate with both executives and end users alike.

His genuine passion for teaching, collaboration, and innovation sets him apart. From blockchain proofs of concept to enterprise platforms, Chad consistently elevated team performance, accelerated delivery, and created intelligent, user-centered solutions that inspired confidence, creativity, and measurable business impact.

Chad and I have worked together on design projects since mid-1998. Over the past almost two decades we’ve done 200+ projects and have worked at several companies together. In my professional career I have created with hundreds of designers and, without doubt, Chad is the best. His creativity stretches beyond expectations, and if you allow him, he will always create something better than what was originally wanted. With every designer you are not going to get what you want on the first try, but unlike most designers Chad is willing to work with you until you are completely satisfied. No matter what you pay for Chad’s services you are getting a bargain!

Chad Winks worked as the lead UI/UX designer for my Product Development Team for about 2 1/2 years.  Chad led the design efforts for both major product upgrades and brand new product concepts.  He owned the UX process from start to finish which included conceptualizing, designing, end-user testing, and final design delivery.  Chad’s work was impeccable at all stages of the process.  His strong communication skills, along with his breadth to be both creative and technical, enable him to work seamlessly with both end-users and developers.  His creativity and skill are amazing but his empathy for the user is what sets him apart.  He wants to take care of the user, he pushes for what’s right for the user, and the product is better as a result.  I would highly recommend Chad and if given the opportunity I would work with him again in a second.

Chad was one of the strongest colleagues I’ve ever worked with. His blend of creative vision, design talent, and technical ability consistently elevated every project in our company. He excelled in UX, wireframing, programming, and project leadership, and his dedication and work ethic made him an essential asset. He also strengthened our team through his willingness to teach and share his expertise. If given the chance, I would work with him again without hesitation.

Chad is perhaps the most innovative creative director, web designer, and web/flash programmer whom our company has had the privilege to engage. He has the ingredients so vital to any company’s success – artistic brilliance added to the ability to design, program, and execute solutions without peer in the marketplace. Nothing he creates is ordinary – his creations are all extraordinary, with the end effect being success to the organization to which he lends his skills. It is not every day that we write such a recommendation.