Designing to enable thoughtful interactions with technology.
Designing to enable thoughtful interactions with technology.
POWERED BY
STORY
I am a freelance multidisciplinary designer with unicorn traits. Story-crafting is a huge part of my toolkit in creating engaging experiences. It’s achieved through intuition and editing for clarity.
I design to address current needs while being mindful of a future we wish to live — not in a Black Mirror. I create with a holistic vision, always working to fit pieces together.
HATS + TOOLS:
However you feel about a multidisciplinary designers, my long freelance experience has led me to be flexible in the hats I wear.
But one thing is always certain: my clients use me to help craft experiences + stories that engage their audience.
Product & UX Design
The End-to-End Solution
Product Design is not just physical products. I approach it as a holistic way of thinking about the experience of interactive products or services. It’s my long-term focus as a designer — from permanent positions to freelance assignments with longer timelines.
Visual Design
Meeting specific needs
Visual Design is my go-to foundation as a freelancer. My work revolves around simplicity and clarity. As the world gets more distracted, I design empathetic interactions for meaningful experiences. The projects I’m on can often include animation and motion design.
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MY APPROACH
Product Design through UX & Visual Design is my expertise.
Three words describe my approach to my work:
HEAD
I conceive and filter ideas to create the perfect product / service. Doing so uses:
- Design thinking
- Storytelling
- Big-picture perspective
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration
- Tech Philosophy
HEART
I design with a human-centered approach for positive outcomes for businesses and the people they serve. My soft skills include:
- Empathy
- Listening & filtering
- Hospitable personality
- Coaching style leadership
- Lightness & humor
HAND
I use a diverse set of design skills for creating elegant digital / physical experiences. Deliverables include:
- Product + UX Design
- Art Direction + UI Design
- Animation & Motion Graphics
- Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision Studio, After Effects, Premiere
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My Values:
Technology shouldn’t distract or fragment our lives and conversations. I design to engage people for #TimeWellSpent through well-being and tech ethics.
My Values influence everything. They help me see differently and contribute something meaningful to every project. View My Values.
My Focus:
I work with a visual and conceptual lens, and helping people see a bigger picture is my passion. People engage ideas with clear stories, and so much of my work is shaping and editing complex pieces.
My History:
I’ve worked on both coasts of the US and currently in Europe. I’ve been a part of small and large teams working with a wide range of local and large international brands. As a freelancer I worked at Frog Design and in-house at Philips.
A thirst for challenge led me from Charlotte to Portland to Amsterdam, also fueling my love for bicycles, good coffee and photography.
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BRANDS
These are brands I’ve worked with
