David Patterson

Swisher, IA 52338 · (760) 777-0883 · david@pattersonpixel.com
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Web Designer and Developer with 5+ years of experience specializing in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance to help businesses reach more customers, improve search visibility, enhance the user experience, and reduce legal risk by meeting ADA and Section 508 accessibility requirements.


Why Work With Patterson Pixel

I combine web development with international web accessibility experience to build accessibility-first websites from the ground up, without relying on third-party widgets that can leave businesses exposed to lawsuits. In 2026 alone, more than 800 websites using accessibility control widgets have faced lawsuits, as reported by UsableNet. In addition, Semrush found that more accessibility-compliant websites outperform their competitors, with a 23% increase in user traffic and a 19% boost in Authority Scores. I help businesses reduce barriers, reach more customers, and provide a better experience for everyone.

As websites are essential to everyday business, accessibility is a legal requirement like any other public space. ADA Title III requires private businesses that provide goods or services to the public to make their websites and digital services accessible, with WCAG 2.1 Level AA serving as the recognized accessibility standard.


Services & Skills

UI Design & Frontend Development
Digital Accessibility & UX Engineering
  • Mobile-First, Responsive Design
  • Accessibility Friendly Web Design
  • WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 Level AA Compliance
  • Keyboard Usability & Screen Reader Accessibility Testing
  • Manual and Automated Accessibility Audits
  • Section 508 Accessibility Document Testing & Remediation
  • Cross-Browser Testing & Debugging

Web Development & API Integration
Version Control and DevOps
Workflow
  • Cross-Functional Teams
  • Agile Development & Scrum

Graphic Design & Digital Media Production (Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Premiere Pro
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Lightroom
  • Illustrator
  • Adobe XD
  • Bridge


Portfolio

Web Design & Development

Scaled a WordPress e-commerce platform from 11 to 50+ online stores by creating a reusable system that made new websites faster to design and build, easier to maintain, and more accessible. By streamlining shipping, inventory, checkout, and accessibility features, I cut the hands-on time required to design and build each website from five days to just 12 hours.

I also managed website hosting, performance, and ongoing maintenance across the platform. After implementing accessibility best practices, SEO performance improved by 42% within one year, supporting growth through 2025 for organizations including Starbucks Workers United, AFL-CIO, and UAW.

Starbucks Workers United Merch Store IUPAT International Online Store NTEU Online Store NEA Member Store UAW International Online Store AFL-CIO Union Store

UX/UI Design

Designed custom homepage prototypes that gave clients a clear visual preview of their future e-commerce websites before development began. Each prototype was completed in just 2-4 hours, combining their branding, content, and customer needs into a polished website concept. These visual presentations helped clients understand the value of their proposed websites and supported new contracts and long-term relationships with organizations such as NTEU and SEIU 32BJ.



Digital Accessibility Audits

Conducted a comprehensive accessibility audit of Reliable Property Solutions LLC's seven-page website, testing desktop and mobile experiences against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Identified 39 accessibility issues and delivered prioritized recommendations to improve accessibility, reduce barriers, and align with recognized standards.



Business Technology Solutions

Resolved recurring order-processing errors for The Restoration Project by identifying and fixing a problem in their automated connection between their online store and email marketing system. I rebuilt the Zapier workflow to reliably identify products and handle existing customers, then created a step-by-step guide so staff could manage the system themselves.

The solution provided a reliable long-term fix and led to two additional contracts, demonstrating the client's continued trust in my work.



Graphic Design

Created branded digital gift cards and promotional materials for e-commerce marketing campaigns supporting Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and UA Local 469. Designed each asset to align with the organization's visual identity and campaign goals, delivering polished, campaign-ready designs within a two-hour turnaround to support promotion launches on schedule.

Produced promotional poster concepts for a Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment art contest supporting the 2019 film Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Crafted original visual concepts that adhered to the studio’s creative guidelines while incorporating meaningful visual storytelling, including a minimalist design inspired by the Japanese flag and Godzilla’s cultural origins, as well as a composition featuring King Ghidorah, Rodan, and Mothra within Godzilla’s iconic dorsal plates to highlight the film’s central Titans.

Godzilla_rising_sun_poster Rodan_Mothra_King_Ghidorah_poster

Video Production

Directed, wrote, and produced engaging video projects, taking projects from concept and interviews through filming and final production. Crafted compelling stories to promote internal initiatives, including an apprenticeship recruitment video that directly contributed to 16 new hires.




Experience

Associate Web Developer

Image Pointe
  • Design, built, and maintain over 50 e-commerce WordPress WooCommerce websites for selling union-specific promotional items to members, increasing the company’s user base and operations by 355%
  • Develop a web design template enabling deployment of high-performance, ADA-compliant websites for union customers within a 12-hour development window
  • Elevate Image Pointe’s webstore accessibility from 47% to full WCAG 2.2 Level AA and ADA compliance, improving SEO by 42%, and increasing average web performance by 12%, all within the first year of employment
  • Craft high-quality UX prototypes in Figma and Adobe Photoshop to showcase e-commerce solutions to union clients, helping secure contracts and reduce late-stage development rework by 75%
September 2023 - July 2025

Cloud Engineer Apprentice

Pearson
  • Lead developer of GojiCode, an interactive Python teaching app for teens and young adults, featuring a built-in code editor to run user-generated code and hosted on AWS; receiving high praise and user engagement from 35+ testers
  • Spearhead web application development by taking leadership responsibilities to schedule project goals and meetings during two-week sprint cycles and conduct usability testing in both remote and in-person settings, ensuring a high success rate
  • Build and test web features for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance by implementing custom JavaScript functions to create keyboard-accessible drag-and-drop functionality, keybinding elements to the tab key and dropdown menus, improving accessibility for users without mouse access
September 2021 - January 2023

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