Many products are ruined by a lack of care in presentation, brand or the overall user experience. I find it ironic since often the very first thing users interact with is the user interface, and often these very user interfaces can make or break a user’s day.
As a former developer and latter designer, I can confidently operate in design- and development teams, or between them. I can make music, sound and graphic design too — What a deal!
I've discovered that great UX can rarely be added as an afterthought. However, I know from experience how companies can end up at that starting point. To me, a great user experience is something that is not only functional but also gives joy to the user. I'm the guy who finds the cracks to make it happen, authentically, with honesty, without jargon, and by providing designs that are actually implementable.
"One might call him a UX designer, but really he is an artist."
—Saana Borgström (Aiwo, Paytrail)