With a background in graphic design, I learned early on that design is more than just aesthetics — it’s visual communication and problem solving.

My design approach begins with asking questions (some may say too many), gathering data and feedback (internal & external, qual & quan), and partnering closely with Product & Dev throughout the process (it doesn’t matter how “awesome” the design is if it doesn’t meet customer and business goals, or cannot be built in a reasonable number of sprints).

As my visual design skillset evolved into the more strategic and framework-oriented thinking required of a product designer, I have continued to win both internal and industry awards for my process, collaboration, and work, along with getting my name onto 5 US patents.

Outside of design (does that even exist?), my primary interest is probably my cats. My wife and our dog are also near the top of my list, and we spend a lot of time going to Dog Beach and camping in my ‘89 Westy. I enjoy practicing yoga and meditation (I received my 200hr CYT after a month-long study in Peru’s Sacred Valley), and have been amassing quite the art collection.