Behind the design

I’ve spent half my career as an Art Director, building strong brand identities for clients around the world. The other half, I’ve spent in the UX space, designing innovative user experiences that bring those identities to life. I feel this combination has made me into an extremely versatile and well-rounded designer, while giving me a deep understanding of how brand personality and visual design work together to engage at every level.

When working as a UI/UX Designer, I’m most excited about everything from wireframes through visual design to supporting developers with implementation. A typical process for me would often begin with sketches on a whiteboard (or napkin) before moving onto wireframes and design. I work in Figma and Sketch and I've both, created and contributed to design systems. I can write, understand and code HTML/CSS which is often helpful when working with dev teams to bring designs to life.

Since 2016, I've been working exclusively on a contract-basis which has allows me to choose assignments which I’m most passionate about. With less meetings and zero commute time(s) working remotely, it leaves me time to support my other passion, Built by Crown. Crown has evolved from being a long-time hobby to my own little start-up where I find, design and build niche market vehicles and motorcycles. While I'm currently an at-home “garage builder”, I’m working toward getting my own shop space very soon.

In addition to being a gear-head, I love punk rock music, collecting skateboards, mid-century modern design and house renovation. I have a two rescued pit bulls named Coltrane and Brixton and my girlfriend Lesa is my best friend and a fabulous Art Director.