A Lead Design Technologist utilizing data-driven and accessible, human-centered design + development tools spanning strategy, research, ux, ui, visual design, motion design, animation, art direction, content management, front-end development, and ux engineering.
In a world that is seeking Unicorns
A Technical Creative. Over the past 10 years, Ive had roles spanning content strategy, design, illustration, experience, branding and interactive development. I strategize across all phases of the design and marketing lifecycle utilizing the options of enterprise technologies to enable quality design and development at-scale and with continuous delivery. I actively bring together cross-functional teams to optimize for stable, secure, consistent, engaging, context-aware and WCAG 2.1 AA, AAA accessible experiences.
In addition to designing for products, webs, app, print and more, I've also taught graduate students Experimental Design, User Experience, and Interactive Development (html, css, js, as, ui, ux, ue, digital design, visual literacy) at Academy of Art University and was an active member of the committee as a professional advisor to grant mid-point thesis reviews and MFA thesis degrees for 5 years.
I teach for a connection with the community, for the inspired creative energy, and to press the importance of the need for strong, engaging and practical design as our technology continues to evolve and expand at its rapid
pace. Design solutions, both visual and technical, are key to accessibility and engagement.
Design and UI/UX can have a deep impact on our future. A solid, in-depth understanding of fundamentals is key to the core of UI/UX design and development. My focus on creative treatment, visual solutions and technical implementation is grounded in traditional fundamentals.
This is my approach to engaging users in the ever-evolving web/app/new media world.
DevTools
Vector Editorial Portrait Illustrations drawn using the bézier tool in Adobe Illustrator. A sample of various vector portrait styles.
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Various sketches and styles from meetings, commuting, and other quick moments with a sketchbook.
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I photographed the Compassion + Fashion event at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco and engineered the Macy's Passport Compassion + Fashion Interactive Campaign. This fashion event brought in more than 30 million dollars for local health charities in California.
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I teach art, design, technology, poetry, writing, and mural making for various youth and adult community programs. I tend to leave my mark on communities to bring positive, colorful vibes into our day-to-day.
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An annual food drive organized by Macy's and Bloomingdale's employees of nationwide collections in an effort to"Bag Hunger" for children and their families. Bag Hunger benefits many affiliates of Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States.
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An annual wreath auction organized to benefit San Francisco's Children of Shelters programs to create opportunities and provide educational funding for many of the city's 5,000 homeless kids because without these changes, they will potentially stay homeless for life. They provide tutoring, art supplies, music lessons, field trips, summer camps and more to let kids be kids.
See Design PosterThree areas of research focusing on the intersection of art and technology in new/future applications.
Read the StatementImportant considerations of designing for different screen sizes and device types
Read the EssayUX writing and design: Employee engagement recognition for cross-functional teams
Read the CopyA long walk in the woods leads to a new understanding of the world around us
Read the Short StoryI am comfortable with all aspects of design. I work on all types of projects and parameters. I am very comfortable working with print design, working with printers to ensure camera-ready art and layout requirements. I'm not interested in limiting my interests and industry. I have a variety of projects that don't fit into one silo.
I have extensive experience executing graphics, illustrations, marketing collateral, iconography, design systems, content systems, style guides, interactive pdfs, human resources systems, content pipeline schematics, magazine layouts, book layouts,
I have been working with design since childhood. I started with Adobe Photoshop 2.5. Aldus Freehand, and many other design tools like FrameMaker and Director.
Important considerations of designing for different screen sizes and device types
I teach all ages creative critical thinking concepts spanning strategy, research, ux, ui, visual design, motion design, animation, illustration, graphic design, digital design, art direction, content management, along with some front-end development and ux engineering.
I've written award winning pieces for literary journals, won essay contests, and have written curriculum for college courses. I also have experience in editing and layout for traditional and digital publishing.
First impressions of a medical anatomy lab.
