Hello, I'm Darin Barnes.

Building on an architectural background, I am a UX & Visual Designer interested in simple digital experiences that encourage users to engage with their physical world. Currently based in Detroit and bringing better sleep to all at Tuft & Needle. Learn More

Go to the Serta.com Redesign case study on Medium.

Serta.com Redesign

A redesign of the UX and Visual Design of serta.com to simplify the eCommerce experience for customers and ultimately increase Serta’s online sales.

Tuft & Needle
A hand holds an iPhone with a single frame of an image gallery of Uniqlo models. The image gallery extends beyond the frame of the iPhone on both sides.

U by Uniqlo - Concept Design ↗

Concept design for a retail companion app to enhance the fitting room and checkout experience for users at their local Uniqlo.

Personal
Go to the Sitemap case study on Behance.

Sitemap ↗

Concept design for an app with a location-based architectural map with camera integration for users to explore and document local architecture.

Personal
An open book with architectural diagrams laid out in a spread.

Master Plan Design Code

A bilingual design guideline document to inform the overall design of a large-scale master plan in Tokyo, Japan.

Pickard Chilton
Desktop comps showing the new Tuft & Needle homepage.

Tuft & needle Homepage Design

A redesign of the Tuft & Needle homepage and iterative design updates. Case study in progress.

Tuft & Needle