About
I'm Maxwell Young, a design engineer based in Auckland, New Zealand. I work at Silk as a mobile design engineer, building React Native interfaces for a blogging platform that rejects engagement metrics.
I also run ninetynine.digital, an independent studio where I design and build products for clients in fashion, food, and tech. Projects include portfolios for artists and stylists, consumer iOS apps, and creative web experiences.
Experience
- Mobile Design Engineer at Silk (Jun 2024 – Present)
- Research Assistant at Auckland University of Technology (Jan – Mar 2025)
- Design Engineer at ninetynine.digital (Apr 2023 – Present)
- Data Intelligence UI Developer at Spark New Zealand (Nov 2022 – Apr 2023)
Education
- B.Sc. Computer & Information Sciences — Auckland University of Technology (2024 – 2026)
- Certificate in Web Development (Level 6) — Dev Academy Aotearoa (2022)
Principles
- No algorithmic feeds. No dark patterns. No engagement tricks.
- Fewer features, sharper tools.
- If the UI needs guilt to work, the design failed.