About
I'm a designer working across product, brand, and motion. I design and build products, brand systems, and websites for startups and tech companies — from early-stage to growth.
Most I've worked with FirstStrike Research, where I owned the entire creative output — product design, visual identity, motion, and marketing. Before that I worked primarily in the crypto industry and freelance work spanning from local businesses like luxury med spas and gyms to online communities and esports teams.
I bring a modernist, “less noise” approach to everything I make — rooted in Swiss design principles: clarity, structure, and purpose.
Based in Denver, Colorado. Open to full-time opportunities and freelance projects.
Website: timothyali.com
Capabilities
Product Design
Brand Design
Layout Design
Motion Design
Web Design
User Experience
Interaction Design
Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Framer
Claude Code
Cursor
Location
Denver, Colorado
Status
Available for new projects
Experience
2019 — Now
Freelance
Graphic Designer
Created brand identities, miscellaneous graphics, and designed apps and websites for startups and local businesses including med-spas, gyms, and online communities.
2021 — Now
xrp.cafe
Founding Graphic Designer
Led the development of XRP.CAFE's brand identity and design system, producing website wireframes, event collateral, motion graphics, and 10+ social campaigns that grew the community to 29,000+ members, helped raise $32K for St. Jude's, and over $5 million USD in revenue.
2024 — 2025
firstledger.net
Senior Brand Designer
Designed and led the visual identity system for First Ledger, delivering animated promotional campaigns and social content that grew the audience to 42,000+ followers while supporting a platform that has surpassed $1B in trading volume.
2025 — Now
firststrike research
Brand Designer
Developed a high-contrast brand identity and product design for FirstStrike Research, a veteran-owned financial platform. Designed a responsive web application featuring real-time market dashboards, AI-driven analysis, portfolio tracking with P&L visualization, and prediction market trading—empowering everyday investors with institutional-grade research tools.