Matthew Ward🇺🇸

About Matthew Ward

UX Designer at Amazon

I’m a UX Designer at Amazon, where I work on complex, real-world products that support millions of users. Most of my job is helping teams make sense of ambiguity—turning messy problems, technical constraints, and user needs into clear, usable experiences.

Before Amazon, I worked across a mix of products and organizations, which gave me a realistic view of how UX actually works in practice—not just how it’s taught. I care a lot about strong fundamentals: problem framing, systems thinking, and designing workflows that fit how people really work.

I’m also deeply invested in mentorship. I’ve given over a dozen guest lectures and project reviews at Georgia Tech, and I regularly work with students and early-career designers on portfolios, interviews, and navigating their first roles in UX. I enjoy helping people connect the dots between school projects and production-level design.

What I can help with • Portfolio reviews and case study storytelling • Breaking into UX (internships, first jobs, career pivots) • Interview prep and design exercises • Enterprise & systems UX (what it’s really like) • Design fundamentals: problem framing, tradeoffs, and decision-making

My opinions are my own and do not represent Amazon.

Expertise

Sessions with Matthew Ward

• Initial Mentorship Session (30 min): This is a focused, practical 30-minute session where we’ll work through one specific UX topic or challenge you’re currently facing. The goal is to give you clear, actionable feedback you can immediately apply—whether you’re preparing for interviews, refining your portfolio, or trying to understand how UX works in real product teams. You can use the time to get feedback, ask questions, or sanity-check your thinking. I’ll be direct, constructive, and honest, and I’ll tailor the conversation to where you are in your UX journey. Common topics we cover: • Portfolio or case study reviews (storytelling, scope, clarity, and impact) • Breaking into UX (internships, first roles, or career transitions) • Interview prep and design exercises • Understanding enterprise & systems UX vs. school projects • Design fundamentals: problem framing, tradeoffs, and decision-making What to expect: • A short context-setting from you (2–3 minutes) • Targeted feedback, examples, and advice • Clear next steps you can take after the session This session is best if you come with a specific question or piece of work you’d like to discuss—but if you’re unsure what to focus on, we can quickly identify the most useful area together.
• Recurring Mentorship (30 min): Join us for a structured ongoing mentorship series tailored for designers seeking consistent guidance and momentum. Over four bi-weekly 30-minut

What mentees say

“Matthew reviewed my portfolio in detail from the overall storyline to how each piece was presented. Feedback was clear and direct, which made it easy to act on!! I really appreciated the time and your mentoring, Matthew”

“I had a great mentor session with Matthew. We talked through my case study presentation, and he gave really thoughtful and actionable feedback. Highly recommend!”

“I really enjoyed my session with Matt! He provided actionable feedback and helped me identify important aspects to consider for my portfolio. Highly recommend!”