Creation of inventive product "hacks" and video production of step-by-step procedures.Museum-grade interactive lighting science and technology exhibits. LED track, surface, and high bay lighting fixtures.Portable LED product demonstrators for training and sales.

Bolstered the company’s reputation for design excellence in lighting by leading a diverse team in the creation of numerous lighting products with enduring visual and mechanical appeal. Many patented designs became the standard fixtures for major national accounts such as Starbucks, Crate& Barrel, Whole Foods, Container Store and more. Supported engineering and marketing departments, often JIT, by simplifying complex installation concepts by writing , art directing, and often… Show more Bolstered the company’s reputation for design excellence in lighting by leading a diverse team in the creation of numerous lighting products with enduring visual and mechanical appeal. Many patented designs became the standard fixtures for major national accounts such as Starbucks, Crate& Barrel, Whole Foods, Container Store and more. Supported engineering and marketing departments, often JIT, by simplifying complex installation concepts by writing , art directing, and often illustrating dozens of instruction sheets. The enhanced understanding of instructions by both professional and DIY customers greatly reduced the volume of products returned to home centers, improving profits and elevating brand perception. Influential communication catalyst between design, engineering, marketing, manufacturing and local and global suppliers, thus foreseeing, avoiding and overcoming obstacles to maintain product excellence and achieve launch dates. Show less

Lead designer and project manager for comprehensive sign systems for Westin Osaka, First Hawaiian Tower, Queen Victoria Residences Honolulu, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Whalers Village Shopping Center Maui, among others. Designed visual identity for Thai Country Club in Bangkok for Peninsula Hotel Group.

Lead designer and project manager for comprehensive sign system for the Osaka Hilton International, Tokyo Bay Hilton International at Disneyland and digital foreign exchange board for Terasaki Denki (Electric).

Lead designer and project manager for comprehensive sign systems for the Tokyo Hilton, Hilton International Guam, and also, National Museum of Korea, Lucky Goldstar (now LG) Twin Towers, Dragon Valley All-Seasons Resort, and Galleria Department Store, all in the Republic of Korea.