I help design teams untangle the operational friction that slows great work down, and build the workflows, rituals, and structures that let them actually thrive.
Every engagement is tailored to where your team actually is. No bloated frameworks, no one-size-fits-all packages.
Something feels off, but it's hard to name exactly what. I'll find where the friction lives and give you a clear, prioritized path forward.
4 weeksDesign, product, and engineering keep stepping on each other. I'll fix the handoffs, review cycles, and gaps that cause rework.
6–8 weeksYou're growing faster than your operating model. I'll establish the rituals and agreements your team needs to scale without losing its footing.
4 weeksIntake is informal. Reviews are inconsistent. Handoffs are a gamble. I'll build the repeatable processes that keep your team aligned.
OngoingThe friction isn't just internal, it's cross-functional. I'll build communication patterns that make working together feel less like a negotiation.
FlexibleNeed ongoing DesignOps support without adding headcount? I'll work alongside your team as a consistent partner, month to month.
Month-to-month
I'm Dennis — a designer, operator, and founder of Synoptro. I've spent my entire career at the intersection of design and operations, at Comcast, GSK, and Taco Bell, building systems that let talented teams actually do their best work.
I built Synoptro because design teams deserve better operational support than they usually get. Not frameworks in slide decks. Actual, practical help from someone who's lived it.
My full storyStill have questions? Reach out directly.
I work alongside your team to improve how design work gets planned, coordinated, and delivered, without the cost or long-term commitment of a full-time hire. Think of it as having a senior DesignOps partner embedded in your org, focused on the operational gaps that are slowing you down.
Most engagements include a combination of regular strategy calls, async reviews, and hands-on operational support scoped to your team's size, maturity level, and the specific problems we're solving together. No bloated retainers. No one-size-fits-all packages.
Design teams that are talented but stretched. Teams that are growing fast and starting to feel it. Teams where the work is good but the coordination around it is messy. If any of that sounds familiar, we should probably talk.
Whether you need a full operational overhaul or just a trusted thought partner, I'd love to hear what's going on with your team.
I typically respond within one business day.