Maxwell is a product designer, art director, and illustrator based in New York City, specializing in design systems, UX/UI, and brand identity. He has led high-impact design initiatives for fast-growing companies, including a major brand refresh at Oscar Health (NYSE: OSCR) ahead of its IPO and the development of a cohesive product experience at Petal, helping the fintech pioneer scale—ultimately leading to its acquisition by Empower in 2024.

Currently, Maxwell leads design system and product work at Rain, transforming financial experiences through cutting-edge card-issuing solutions. His approach to design is rooted in clarity, efficiency, and scalability—crafting systems that not only enhance aesthetics but also drive usability and long-term adaptability. He believes that great design should feel inevitable, seamlessly integrating into users’ workflows while reinforcing brand identity and trust. His work is characterized by a sharp, concise aesthetic and a strong focus on positive user impact.

His illustrations have appeared inThe New York Times  (Op-Ed page and Book Review) as well as MIT Technology Review, among other publications.

Clients:
Bloomberg, Bureau Borsche, Dwell, Harvard Business Review, Institutional Investor, MIT Technology Review, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post
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Sand
Water
newspapers
Cityscape
museum with artifacts, new york
white shoes covered with perforations
pink sunset with velvet hues
geometry,woven circles, a head or bust as the portrait of the universe
cup with cranberry juice, sun beam shines below
plant
manhole cover with fish and pattern
Seaweed, plant artsnow covering nyc city worker car logo in green
drawing in sketchbook, peace sign shadow
digital map
collage with bright shapes on the inside of an iphone case
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