
All new Yale sites use the design system I established
Role: Creative Director
Yale has more than a thousand websites, and now, with its first digital design system, it can keep them all on brand.
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Randy Oest is the kind of creative leader every organization needs: innovative, detail-oriented, fluent in the technical aspects of the work, a beloved and inspiring manager, and deeply committed to both his craft and his team.
As Creative Director at Four Kitchens, he somehow manages to be both wildly imaginative and relentlessly organized. He’ll come up with a brilliant idea, execute it flawlessly, and then document the entire process in Notion with a Loom walkthrough before you’ve even finished your coffee.
Working with Rando is like using a mac: it just works the way that you would have expected even if you weren't aware of the expectation.
Randy is great with clients, delivers designs that are admired, can be relied upon in stressful situations to bring calm, and is great in a sales pitch!
Randy is an amazing facilitator—captivating, engaging, and able to guide discussions in a way that keeps teams energized and aligned.
Randy is the perfect mix of vision, strategy, and creative brilliance. He’s fun to work with, keeps teams inspired, and always delivers outstanding results
When you work with Randy one thing you'll notice is that he is always on top of his game. He is an excellent communicator and has a respected voice in the industry.
Collaborating with Randy on major website design projects is always an excellent experience. His designs are effective, not just beautiful.
Randy does a great job at both allowing me the autonomy I needed to run my project, but also stepped in to offer support and helpful feedback when needed.
Randy [as a leader] makes space for people to thrive on their own. Whenever I ever felt stuck, I could count on Randy to guide me to an answer.
Beyond his leadership, Randy is a true Notion and Figma wizard, effortlessly organizing, strategizing, and bringing creative visions to life. His ability to bridge the gap between structure and creativity makes him an invaluable asset to any team.
As a Creative Director, he guided projects and client conversations with finesse - never settling for a “just okay” option, but constantly challenging the team to deliver solutions that excited both the stakeholder and end user.

I transform creative teams into well-balanced groups that collaborate effectively and play to their strengths. With the right leadership and strategy, I help teams level up in efficiency, teamwork, and job satisfaction.
Storytelling is strategy. I design content that guides users seamlessly, keeping them engaged and informed. Whether refining messaging, structuring information, or crafting compelling content, I help make every word count.
Great design systems give teams confidence and clarity. I build flexible, accessible systems that bridge design and development for a seamless workflow. Whether you need a new system, a refresh, or better adoption, I'll help you create a system that works—so you can focus on creating, not reinventing.
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