I direct and create content for brands and bands, and run a successful YouTube channel of my own. I help my clients plan their strategy, tell their story, and attract their audience.For a decade, I was a creative director in the TV advertising world, creating 30 second commercials. I spent 5 years at an education startup, The Futur, building an audience of over a million subscribers. These days the stories I craft take many forms to populate the interesting spaces and conversations happening at the intersections of tech and culture. My experiences as a director, designer, and content creator give me a unique perspective that connects the dots between how things work (UX, marketing & production), and where they live (platforms). Making meaningful connections through content.Previous clients and brand partnerships Include Microsoft, Coldplay, Sony, Adobe, Logitech, Home Depot, Benjamin Moore, Notion, Webflow, Audible, Skillshare, and more.

Mod Musings is a design studio focused on creating engaging content and beautiful products.

Speaking Engagements:2023 – Graphika ManilaManila, PhilippinesInvited Speaker2021 – Creator ConfVirtual eventSpeaker, panel moderator, show host2021 – Camp MographPortland, Oregon"Building Brilliant Ideas: Creative Direction Workshop"2020 – Mercad ExpoSanta Domingo, Dominican RepublicVirtual event “Stand Out in a Noisy World”2020 – The Art Of Communication WorkshopPresented by ZendeskMelbourne, Australia.Virtual Event2020 – Behind The PixelPresented by 3DSense Media SchoolSingaporeVirtual Event2020 – Share What You Know Summit by Teachable. Virtual event “Effective Messaging Strategies: How to Turn Your Idea Into Structured Content” 2020 – Collaborative Design. Presented by Adobe XD. Chicago, ILVirtual event2020 – NO/BS ConferenceMelbourne, Australia.“Stand Out in a Noisy World”2019 – R&D Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA“Choose Your Own Adventure. Designing a Non-Linear Career Path.”2019 – Youtube Creator WorkshopLos Angeles, CA“Longevity. Developing Your Brand”2018 - CTNx  Animation ExpoBurbank, California“Designing Cinematic Scenes”2018 - Siggraph 2018. Vancouver, British Columbia“Designing Cinematic Scenes”2018 - NAB 2018. Post Production World. Las Vegas, Nevada “Stop Pitching. Start Winning”2018 - AAF Fox River Ad Club. Green Bay, Wisconsin“Find Your Creative Compass”2017 - Creative AnarchyIloilo City, PhilippinesInvited Speaker“Navigating a Creative Life”2016 – 3x3 Tales From The WildArtCenter. Pasadena, CAInvited Speaker2016 – Motion Graphics Design Conference3DSense Media School, SingaporeInvited Speaker2016 – TEDxCSULBLong Beach, CA“Start Before You're Ready”2016 – Graphika ManilaManila, PhilippinesInvited Speaker2015 – DMLALos Angeles, CAInvited Speaker

The Futur helps creative entrepreneurs learn and grow through dynamic educational content. We teach you how to value yourself, and how to be valuable to others. So you can earning a living, doing what you love.My role in the company:Content Management & Creation:I oversee the content team, to make sure that everything that goes out is entertaining, educational, and impactful. I also author content, courses, and kits to help creatives around the world level-up.Sponsorships & Partnerships:The Futur is always looking for like-minded brands who want to connect with our audience. I help facilitate brand deals for our content and events.Social Media Content:I direct the team's social media efforts to help grow our channel and market our products.

Helping brands, video games, and music artists create compelling interactive & animated content to engage audiences and fulfill their goals. A few of the brands I've helped:XboxColdplayAnime ExpoPlaystation / SCEA & SCEEMicrosoftSony Pictures

Speaker at Cal State Long Beach's inaugural TEDx event.

Character Animator and compositor on Disney Junior Network launch.

Designer for Olay and Thunder Valley Resort

Designed and animated logo for "Shopcade."

AE Compositor on "Happy Honda Days" spots.

Animator on Fox Sports Network NHL 2010.

Lead Designer and Animator on a project for Intel's IDF 2010.Designer and Animator on Target's "I Will" Campaign.

Designer on a pitch for Reebok.

Worked on various design and animation projects/campaigns including:United States of Tara, Brighthouse, Microsoft Windows 7 Phone, American Airlines, Walgreens, America's Next Top Model

Started Born with Co-founders Chris Riehl and Brendan Wiuff.Worked on projects for:Toms Shoes, Equinix, Psst! Pass it on 3, Intel, Wonderland, The Janks, Nissan Pivo, and various other in house projects.

Designer on a pitch for the Fuel TV rebrand.

-Animated on game content for Konami’s MetalGear Solid 4.-Designed on spots for Payless, Sunsilk, PS3 Resistance 2, SciFi,Tototya Venza, AT&T

Animator and compositor on spot for XM Radio, Lost, FUSE, and feature film “American Teen”

Animator on spot for Gateway computers

Animator on spots for PG&E and MTV 3s ‘Karlifornia’

Designer and Animator on spots for The WB, and Cisco

Layout Designer for magazine spreads of interviews and articleCover designer for February 2003 Issue