Hello there! I'm a Creative Director and Product Designer. I craft useful solutions by listening, learning, and inspiring others, with the help of some very talented colleagues. I believe in taking the work seriously, but not yourself. Adding something new to the universe, bringing people with diverse skillsets together, and putting in the work, to build something greater than the sum of its parts, are what drive me. In the workplace and in life, I strive to live by wisdom of Bill & Ted when they told the world to "be excellent to each other."Specialties:Creative Direction, Product Design, Design-Thinking, User Experience, Workshop Facilitation, Coaching & MentoringDesign Approach:Design is more than solving problems; it’s the search for the delicate balance of beauty and effective communication. It’s my belief that the best designers are the greatest storytellers. They are people who can excite you with their vision and understand the larger context surrounding a problem. These are the fundamental values I aspire to in my work. I have a passion for storytelling and being a designer allows me to blend my love for communication and creativity together. Film, music, and life experiences, are my greatest sources of inspiration. I believe great design should flow as effortlessly as a conversation between friends and look as beautiful as a classic movie. The approach I take is a holistic one. Even if what I’m designing is only a small slice of the larger whole, examining the big picture enables me to make more meaningful design decisions. I aim to combine this type of strategic thinking with artful execution and attention to detail.Professional Experience:My career has taken me on journey that I never could have imagined and it continues to do so. I started out as an illustrator, classically trained in inks and oils and with each new experience I’ve evolved into a creative leader. As a designer at my core, I’ll always be a student of technology and people. Each of my job experiences has influenced my personal and professional development, from learning new techniques to gaining a better understanding of human interaction.