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AI Design Engineer

I help founders figure out what to build next — and then actually ship it.

For design-minded founders whose stack wasn't built for the AI era.

Now booking for Q3 2026.

Why clients call me

You need technical leadership with real judgment about the product, not just the code.

You need someone who can sit across from your customers, designers, engineers, and board of directors — and translate between them.

You need someone who can use the latest AI to build real software — not just vibe-coded prototypes.

And you need someone you'd actually want to see on the other end of a Zoom call at the end of a hard day.

How I'm different

Most consultants jump straight to building. I don't. Clarity comes before code — naming the right problem is most of the work.

I work hands-on in the codebase and hands-on with the strategy. Most people sell you one or the other.

My incentives are aligned with yours: I get paid to help you make the smartest moves, even when that means recommending the simpler option.

Don't take my word for it

From designers, engineers, and leaders I've worked alongside.

Martin is the person you want to work with. He knows design and front-end inside and out, cares deeply about accessibility — and he's a natural leader who gets stuff done.

Luke AndrewsHead of UX at Assembled

One of the best technical leaders I've worked with — charismatic and seriously capable. I'd jump at the chance to work with him on anything.

Erik DohnbergProduct Management Leader
Martin Laws
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It's rare to find deep development expertise paired with the ability to communicate across disciplines. His humour could cut the tension in any difficult meeting.

Ryan NeufeldUX Design Leader

I wouldn't be where I am without Martin. He keeps who people are at the centre of the solution — and his confidence is infectious.

Charlie StablefordSenior UX Designer
Selected work

Names you know, work I actually did.

Fifteen years across product teams, studios, and my own builds — promoted by outcome, not by logo count.

Worked with — selected clients & teams
Shopify
The Globe and Mail
From Here
The Dépanneur
FITC
Three I'll walk you through
Bring me your hardest problem. I'll tell you what to do about it.
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