I make
complex things
simple.
There's no playbook for solving complex problems.
Every organization, challenge, and team is different. The goal isn't to follow a prescribed process—it's to understand the situation well enough to choose the right approach.
That means learning the people, the business, the goals, the technology, and the constraints.
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Different organizations. Different constraints. The same objective: reveal clarity and design a better experience. Here are a few examples.
Atlantic Health System
Understanding what people are really searching for
Turn ambiguous searches into relevant, prioritized results based on user intent.
MetLife
Bringing disconnected services together
Create one coherent experience across benefits, claims, documents, and services.
H&R Block
Modernizing the online tax experience
Simplify a complex tax experience while supporting millions of customers.
Cherokee Casinos
Creating one experience across multiple properties
Unify multiple casino properties while preserving what makes each one distinct.
United Rentals
Bringing equipment rental online
Enabling customers to find, select, and reserve rental equipment entirely online.
Kansas City Irish Fest
Designing for a split-second decision
Help guests choose the right waste receptacle quickly and reduce sorting errors.
I’ve helped organizations across healthcare, financial services, technology, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and more solve problems that rarely fit neatly into a case study. I’m happy to talk about any of them.
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LET’S TALK
The problems I enjoy most are the ones that don’t have obvious answers.
If you’re working on something complex—and want to make it simpler for the people using it—I’d enjoy the conversation.
shane@olivusdesign.com
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Shane Allen Wilson
Experience Design Leadership
Kansas City, Missouri
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