About - Joel Cory

Experience
Innovation
Leadership

With over 20 years of experience as a designer, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that balance creativity, functionality, and efficiency. While I may not claim to be the world’s greatest graphic designer, my unique strength lies in my ability to solve complex problems with optimal solutions. I thrive on large-scale projects that require deep UX architecture, where balancing user needs, project costs, and engineering efforts is key to success.

As a UX architect and designer, I’ve led design initiatives across EdTech and enterprise systems, consistently delivering innovative results. My expertise spans everything from information architecture and design systems to optimizing workflows and enhancing user experiences. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading UX audits, and designing systems that streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve overall usability.

Some highlights of my career include spearheading the UX architecture for an AI-powered educational ecosystem at Southern New Hampshire University, leading redesign efforts that slashed time-on-task by 30%, and developing design systems that drove standardization across complex product suites at PowerSchool. I also have a strong background in front-end development, ensuring that my designs are intuitive, technically feasible, and accessible.

I’m passionate about transforming complex challenges into seamless user experiences. Whether leading a team, consulting with leadership, or getting hands-on with design and development, I bring a balanced, strategic approach to every project.

Let’s create something extraordinary together.

Some of the companies I’ve worked with

Some of my hobbies

In addition to my user experience and product design, I have a ton of other hobbies. I love building furniture, lighting, stereo systems, traveling, and photography. (Among a whole host of other hobbies)