Things I think about: in the 21st century, as we're bombarded with more and more and more information, on screens in our hands, on walls and desks, in our laps, on the sides of buildings and roads... the result of design at work is ideally meant to help us decode and digest the abundance of all of this information, and when done well, it helps us do so in a meaningful and efficient way.Part of my work as a designer is defined by my ability to translate all of the non-visual stuff, into the visual stuff. Taking brand, discovery, and requirements and turning them into deliverables that align with institutional character; that create clear, understandable hierarchies; that deliver user interfaces driven by and centered around the user; that produce impactful and efficient experiences, that feel intuitive and delightful.Things I believe: an inherent part of the design process is collaboration. Collaboration with your clients, interdisciplinary teams, the user. Ultimately the most successful outcomes of design are built around relationships, connecting the dots, synthesizing and translating data and research, convening information in a meaningful way for the person on the other side of the product or service. This means that the core component of my role as a designer is communication. Starting with a process that is characterized by problem definition, and seeing that through from end to end.