About Me

Hi, I'm Anthony.

I'm a UX Design Manager based in Detroit, Michigan, with over a decade of experience crafting digital products that people actually love to use. I specialize in translating complex problems into elegant, accessible interfaces—from enterprise healthcare platforms to financial tools used by thousands of dealers nationwide.

My approach balances the needs of the business and the needs of end users while building out visually pleasing user interfaces. Whether I'm leading a design team, running a usability test, or pushing pixels in Figma, I bring the same standard: clear thinking, careful craft, and a focus on real people.

I'm currently UX Design Manager at Ally Financial in Detroit, where I lead design for the SmartAuction dealer platform and ensure our products meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards.

Anthony Russo
Philosophy

What drives me

Empathy First

Great design starts with genuine curiosity about people. I invest in research and listening to understand not just what users do, but why—so the solutions I design actually fit their real lives.

Accessible by Default

Accessibility isn't a checklist to complete at the end of a project—it's a design quality that benefits every user. I advocate for inclusive design from the first wireframe to the final QA review.

Business-Aware Design

Good design solves user problems in ways that work for the business too. I've spent my career bridging those two perspectives—translating user needs into design decisions that move the needle.

Expertise

Skills & Tools

Research & Strategy

  • User Research
  • Journey Mapping
  • Stakeholder Interviews
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Usability Testing

Design & Execution

  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Visual Design
  • Design Systems
  • Component Libraries
  • Interaction Design

Accessibility

  • WCAG 2.0 / 2.1
  • Section 508
  • Color Contrast
  • Keyboard Navigation
  • Screen Reader Design
  • Inclusive Design

Tools & Methods

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • InVision
  • Miro
  • Jira / Confluence

Want to see my work?

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