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