About Me

Hi, I’m Brian Miller—a UX designer, educator, and creative partner.

I specialize in UX/UI and branding, helping companies create experiences that are not only beautiful, but smart, intuitive, and aligned with business goals. My background spans work with global corporations like Gartner, agile startups, and everything in between. I’ve built and sold an agency, launched brands from the ground up, and guided teams through complex challenges in e-commerce, Amazon D2C, and beyond.

From designing digital products to refining brand strategy and advising on go-to-market execution, I focus on making the process thoughtful, collaborative, and effective. I love the work—but more than that, I love helping others bring great ideas to life.

I partner with founders, business owners, and creative teams to bring clarity, momentum, and creativity to their brands. With decades of experience as a designer, creative director, and entrepreneur, I help solve problems quickly and move businesses forward with confidence.

If you’re a D2C brand looking to sharpen your identity and boost conversion, an agency seeking senior-level client support, or a creative team in need of mentorship, I bring a hands-on, tailored approach built around your goals.

How I can help:

  • Brand and D2C strategy consulting

  • Creative direction and design guidance

  • Fast, focused problem-solving for founders

  • Agency support and client relationship management

  • Creative team mentoring and leadership coaching


Board Service

Executive Board Member |  2008 – 2014

The Type Directors Club is an international non-profit organization dedicated to excellence in typography — a passion of mine. Oversaw the creation and management of the Club’s Website and was selected as the competition chairperson in 2012. That year, the Club saw it’s most profitable competition to date. Promoted to Secretary, Treasurer and successfully and efficiently managed the Club’s budget for two years.

Executive Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer |  2012 – 2014

TDC58 Competition Chair |  2012

Director at Large and Web Committee Chair |  2008 – 2012


Adobe Advisory Board

Web Design Specialist |  2013 – 2015

Typography and Web Design Specialist on the Adobe Customer Advisory Board. Responsible for providing feedback on the Adobe Suite of creative applications. Worked with a board of industry experts and the Adobe product development team to refine Adobe products making them more user friendly and improving and expanding the feature set.


Sacred Heart University Adjunct Council

Active member of the Collage of Arts & Sciences UAA Adjunct Council, contributing to monthly meetings focused on addressing key issues and advocating for the needs of adjunct faculty. This role allows me to collaborate with colleagues and administration to enhance the adjunct experience and support professional development within the University community.


Education

University of Hartford
BFA Graphic Design

Recipient of the Best Typographer Award

Pratt Institute
MPS Design Management

Recipient of the Circle Award of Academic Achievement


Awards & Honors

Communication Arts (CA)
Typography Annual |  2008

Print Magazine
Regional Design Annual |  1999

New York Festivals
Annual Design Competition |  1998

Connecticut Art Directors Club (CADC)
Best In Show |  2014
Judges Choice |  2014
Gold (5) |  2008 – 2017
Silver (14) |  2008 – 2017

CT Advertising Club
Bronze Pencil |  2004
Silver Pencil |  2009