Hello!
I am a creative leader and design professional with over ten years of experience. I work at the intersection of research, strategy, content, and visual design, specializing in helping companies and organizations build innovative products, platforms, services, and experiences.
At Media.Monks, I lead content design and strategy on a global creative team dedicated to the Worldwide Amazon Sustainability account. At Formula.Monks, I work with the business leadership team, collaborating closely with them to understand business needs, guide strategic narratives, and design compelling presentations for diverse audiences.
Previously, I ran an independent studio as a freelance Creative Director and design consultant, designing brands and services for global companies. I am an alumnus of IDEO and IDEO.org.
In addition to design, I am a professional sailor. I have sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge over 300 times and spent 6 months at sea in the South Pacific sailing from Tahiti to Tonga on a boat named Otra Vida (Other Life).
I was born and raised in Seattle, WA. I currently reside in Chattanooga, TN. I’m open to remote positions and full-time opportunities on the West Coast.
Select Clients
Amazon • MassMutual • IDEO • Long Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) • Nationswell • United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) • BOSE • The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • IDEO.org • The Earthshot Prize • National Public Radio (NPR) • Invested in Climate • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) • Just Appraised • Clara Lending
Additional examples of work available upon request.
Skills & Services
Creative Direction • Human-Centered Design • Brand Design • Design Systems • Strategic Storytelling • Editorial and Publication Design • Presentation Design • Visual Design • Executive Storytelling Consultation • Illustration • HTML • CSS
My Design Process
1. Discovery
User Research, Competitive Research, Contextual Gathering
2. Synthesis
Data Synthesis, Identifying Opportunities / POV
3. Design
User Flow, Sketching, Wireframes, Hi-Fi Design, Prototyping