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Gary Taylor

Interaction Designer

I combine technical expertise with a human-centered approach to create intuitive, accessible technology solutions that solve real problems.

About

Hello

Layerlane is still active; Tommy D's is my field job. Field Service Scheduler is the product I'm building there.

Gary Taylor

Hi, I'm Gary.

I'm a UX-focused technologist with a background in Informatics and a passion for bridging people and process.

I earned my B.S. in Informatics from Indiana University, specializing in Human-Centered Computing.

I combine design, code, and hands-on systems work to create solutions that actually make sense to real users.

Layerlane is ongoing: I still operate it—UX analytics and software for small teams—while I work as a garage door installer at Tommy D's (Windows, Doors, & More). The product tied to that job is Field Service Scheduler: a Next.js app for scheduling, quotes, job tracking, and roles—the case study is the same work as the job.

I spent a season as a Manufacturing Engineer at Goodwill Commercial Services—leading process improvements, managing product transfers, and translating complex systems into practical results—through May 2025.

Capabilities

Skills & tools

Technologies and methods I use to build and ship.

Languages & Markup

PythonJavaScript / TypeScriptArduino (C++)HTML / CSSSQL

APIs & Integrations

GPT (OpenAI)ElevenLabsWhisperPlaid BankingDiscord.js

Frameworks & Libraries

ReactNext.jsSupabaseNode.jsTailwind CSSExpress.jsChart.jsMarkdown Renderers

Design & UX Tools

FigmaAdobe IllustratorFusion 360Wireframing & PrototypingAccessibility Principles (A11y)

Hardware & Prototyping

ArduinoCircuit DesignSensor TestingSolderingLaser Cutting (Trotec)3D PrintingBreadboarding

Deployment & DevOps

VercelRailwayGit / GitHubGitHub ActionsCI/CD BasicsUbuntuTerminal & Shell NavigationNode / NPM CLI

Career arc

The through-line

Layerlane and Tommy D's are both current. Field Service Scheduler appears as the installer role with a link—one story, not two cards.

The catalog lists Field Service Scheduler as a case study; the timeline ties it to the job it was built for.

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