About Me
I’m Brett Snyder, a designer-turned-developer with a love for bringing ideas to life on the web. From sketches that ended up in stores to code powering high-performing campaigns, I’ve spent my career balancing creativity with technology.
My Journey
My path started in ad agencies and design departments at NuSkin and Franklin Covey, where I worked on everything from catalogs to brand campaigns. From there I moved into direct marketing and freelancing, then into UI/UX design and frontend development at Imagine Learning, turning Figma designs into functional prototypes and eventually owning full builds myself.
Key Achievements
Along the way, I’ve built design systems that saved teams time, built CMS sites adopted by large organizations like Pearson, and helped grow both businesses and communities through design and code. I’ve also taught and mentored kids and colleagues alike—helping people believe in themselves as much as in the work.
Current
I founded Cosaint, Inc., where I built and launched CyWire, a B2B AI SaaS platform, in three months, including its Master Prompt system for validated, machine-readable AI output. I also run TopWebWorks, Cosaint’s productized web-services division, where I deliver custom client sites and Shopify stores, built three design systems for fast client prototypes, and lead growth operations from CRM lead capture and automated email and SMS follow-up to landing pages, SEO, and performance reporting.
Core Skills
Shopify/Liquid
Next.js/React
HTML/CSS/JS
WordPress/CMS
UI/UX Design
AI & Agentic Development
Philosophy & Approach
How Do I Use AI?
AI as a tool, not a replacement
My AI stack is centered on VS Code with Claude Code as my primary tool and Codex as a strong second. I use AI to speed up planning, coding, debugging, and iteration while staying grounded in the actual codebase and solid frontend fundamentals.
AI as a tool gives me speed, keeps me hands-on, and helps me maintain ownership and authorship of the work.
Design Systems
Consistency that scales
A shared set of components and styles means every new page or feature looks right the first time, instead of getting rebuilt from scratch or drifting from the brand.
I've built design systems that saved teams real time on delivery, translating brand guides into core CSS root variables and shared components. I follow the same principle for client work: consistent styling and a system that scales cleanly as a site grows.
Conversion-Focused Design
Design that drives results
A website only works if it turns visitors into leads and customers. Every page needs one clear action, so a visitor never leaves without a way to reach you.
I start by knowing exactly who the site is for, then design around that audience: clean layouts, a clear content hierarchy, and a single obvious next step on every page. UI/UX decisions are made to move the numbers I'm being measured on, not just to look good.