Tyler McGowan
Designer, which mostly means noticing small things. The way letters sit together. The way a problem looks when you explain it simply. And the way things have always been done, which is usually where I stop and ask why. Then why again. I find the fifth why is often the good one.
Today
Senior Product Designer at Tyler Technologies. I’m leading the next version of our design system, which is a big thing made of lots of small ones, while also designing the future of jury management software. 2019–
Previously
Co-founder and creative director of Capra Running, a trail running shop in Squamish, BC. Shoes, trails, and a lot of designing, photography, and video. 2017–2019
Before that
Freelance designer. Branding, print, web, and photography. A little of everything, which turned out to be a good way to learn. 2009–2017
Off screen
Happiest outdoors with my family: skiing, running, hiking, camping. I’m building a camper van, too. Slowly. There’s no hurry.
Tyler McGowan
Designer with one favorite word. It’s why. I ask it at least five times. The first answer is usually “that’s how it’s always been done.” The fifth is the real one. Along the way, I set type with care and explain problems until the fix looks obvious.
Today
Senior Product Designer at Tyler Technologies. I lead the visual language of the next iteration of our design system. I also design the future of jury management software. 2019–
Previously
I co-founded Capra Running, a trail running shop in Squamish, BC. I was its creative director and photographer. Also its webmaster, janitor, and stock boy. That’s what co-founding means. 2017–2019
Before that
Freelance designer. Branding, print, web, and photography. I did all four. 2009–2017
Off screen
Happiest outdoors with my family. We ski, run, hike, and camp. I’m also building a camper van. So far, the van is winning.
Tyler McGowan
Designer, and rather particular about details. I set type with care, explain a problem until the answer seems obvious, and look at the way it’s always been done, then ask, very politely, why. Five times, if you don’t mind.
Today
Senior Product Designer at Tyler Technologies, where I’m fortunate to lead the visual language for the next version of our design system, and to design the future of jury management software. 2019–
Previously
Co-founder and creative director of Capra Running, a trail running shop in Squamish, BC, which I was most proud to help build. 2017–2019
Before that
A freelance designer, helping clients with branding, print, web, and photography. 2009–2017
Off screen
Happiest outdoors with my family: skiing, running, hiking, camping. I am also building a camper van. Slowly, I’m afraid. Very slowly.
Tyler McGowan
Designer. I set type with care, explain problems until the answer is plain, and question the way things have always been done. Then I ask why again. Five times, if that’s what it takes.
Today
Senior Product Designer at Tyler Technologies. I lead the visual language for the next iteration of our design system and design the future of jury management software. 2019–
Previously
Co-founder and creative director of Capra Running, a trail running shop in Squamish, BC. I made the brand, the website, and the photography. 2017–2019
Before that
Freelance designer: branding, print, web, and photography. 2009–2017
Off screen
Happiest outdoors with my family: skiing, running, hiking, camping. Building a camper van, slowly.