2024 - 2025Design System
Duke Energy - Design System Development | UX Case Study
Duke Energy
UX/Product Designer • Raleigh, NC
Scott
Shapiro.
Once a maestro of music composition, now a virtuoso in UX/Product design.
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About
The Overture
From composing music to crafting user experiences, my journey has always been about understanding the audience and creating harmony between form and function.
I believe great design is invisible—it guides, delights, and empowers without demanding attention. Whether I'm building enterprise applications or consumer-facing products, I approach each project with the discipline of a musician and the curiosity of an eternal student.
My background in music composition taught me that every element serves a purpose, every pause has meaning, and the best work comes from understanding not just what to add, but what to leave out.
8+
Years Experience
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Disciplines Mastered
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Curiosity
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Selected Work
2020Mobile Game
Doctor Spin - iOS Mobile Game
The game is designed to transform the player's smartphone into a conduit for interactive play, where the physical act of spinning the device becomes a central element of the gameplay
2021 - 2023Internal Application
City of Charlotte Police - Case Management System Modernization
Led the redesign of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's digital presence, focusing on improving community engagement and accessibility. The project streamlined information architecture and modernized the user experience to better serve both officers and residents.
2025Web and iOS App
Blurble: Loneliness thrives in silence. Let's break it.
An invite-only platform that pairs strangers for anonymous 1:1 conversations—with an AI companion that holds space while you wait, and helps you reflect after you connect.
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What People Say
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"Scott is by far one of the best Mentor's I have ever had. His extremely supportive and friendly attitude along with a passion to grow as a team really helped me to be free in exploring my passion for good design. He trusts his co-workers and allows others to grow while helping them by giving valuable and constructive feedback."
Aashna Patel
UX Designer at LexisNexis