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Paul ballas

Based in Denver, CO
digital Design & product leader
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design agency
Sudo Digital Hero Text
design agency
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* UX / ui design
* Logo & branding
* illustration
* Product mgmt
* front-end dev

15 years digital experience

Digital Designer & Product Manager

Hard work & dedication.
Paul has worked in both startup and enterprise environments, bringing a unique design experience to every project. With a strong entrepreneurial attitude, he'll do whatever it takes to get the project across the finish line without compromising on quality.

Outside of work, you can find him mountain biking, meditating, or walking in the woods with his wife and two dogs.

Standout From the Crowd

Let's build your company identity—logo, color palette, typography, and usage guidelines.
Sudo digital desert logoFlywheel publishing logo light blueCheatCC Video game logoSend CSS Logo

Award-Winning Apps

Everything from enterprise applications at Oracle and First SouthWest Bank, to a consumer mobile app (FitMind) with over 30,000 5-star reviews.
Pana travel app iPhone mockupGlobe Thrivers app iPhone mockupFitMind meditation app iPhone mockup

Artwork For Anything

Restaurant menus, social media ads, personal artwork. Anything and everything.
Denver Nuggets hand letteringLet that ship go illustration of ship with custom letteringAmanda Gorman illustrationCouple at Moab Utah illustration

Better, Faster Websites

We’ll design and build your website with Webflow.
Trinity Peak Partners WebsiteFlywheel Publishing website mockup

Design Satisfied

Conor McClintock COO / CFO FitMind

Conor McClintock

CFO/COO of FitMind
"Paul did an amazing job with our branding, app design and ad creative work. He is a rare designer that is hands-on, thorough and took the time to deeply understand our market and product, which enabled him to deliver great results. I highly recommend Paul for any design work."
Sherry Waner CEO HelloBello

Sherry Waner

CEO HelloBello
"Paul's work as our UX design contractor for HelloBello's app has been exceptional. His creativity brought fresh ideas to the table, enriching our project immensely. From crafting beautiful app mockups to designing our pitch deck, Paul's versatility has been invaluable."
Mike Gurtzweiler Flyhweel Publishing

Michael Gurtzweiler

CTO Flyhweel publishing
"Paul's dual role as UX design and front-end development contractor for Flywheel Publishing has been indispensable. His creative vision not only revitalized our brand identity across multiple sub-brands but also ensured each website's experience was tailored to perfection. From conceptualizing unique branding elements to seamlessly implementing them in WordPress, Paul's expertise has elevated our digital presence to new heights, garnering praise and engagement from our audience."
Joey Schneider Trinity Peak Partners

Joey Schneider

CEO Trinity Peak Partners
"Paul's design and development skills in Webflow have transformed Trinity Peak Partners' website into a seamless and visually captivating platform. His superb communication, attention to detail, and responsiveness throughout the process ensured a smooth and successful collaboration. This resulted in a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing website that accurately represents our brand. We highly recommend Paul's services for anyone seeking top-notch web design."