It all begins with an idea…

A man with glasses in a navy blue polka dot shirt, black pants, and white sneakers standing with his backside leaning on a red bicycle against a plain white background.

Photo by Dylon York

I'm a multidisciplinary creative lead with a systems brain and a storytelling heart.

For over 15 years, I’ve helped brands turn complexity into clarity, shaping how people connect with technology, services, and ideas. I’ve worked across tech, publishing, retail, and entertainment, with teams at Amazon, Ford, Scholastic, Nickelodeon, and Bloomberg.

My skill set spans design, art direction, campaign systems, photography, illustration, copywriting, and event production. I’ve led teams, pitched C-suite, directed experiential activations, and built content frameworks across digital and physical platforms. Whether I’m developing a keynote system, an in-store environment, or a motion-driven product launch, I focus on making ideas easier to understand and harder to ignore.

Born and raised outside of Detroit, I got my start in skate zines and screenprinting. That punk-DIY energy still shapes how I work: I care deeply about craft, collaboration, and cultural relevance. I bring curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humor to every project I take on.

Good design is honest and intentional. It builds trust. And it makes complicated things feel like second nature.

Featured work

Amazon’s first premium smart TV

Street art goes international with launches in Paris & Tokyo

Immersive cruise experience

Experience

2024 — present
Digital Designer, Integrated Services: Brand + Content
Ford Motor Company

2022 — 2023
Senior Art Director, Fire TV Devices: UI & Visual Designer
Amazon

2021 — 2022
Art Director, Digital & UX
Wiley University Services

2020 — 2021
Art Director, Digital & UX
Ubreakifix

2018 — 2020
Senior Designer, Digital & Brand Experience
Corkcicle

2017 — 2018
Senior Designer
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

2010 — 2015
Senior Designer, Nickelodeon Experience Design
Nickelodeon Experience

2007 — 2024
Creative Art Director / Lead Designer
Freelance


Education

Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta College of Art)
Graphic Design & Photography
BFA

University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Creative Writing

Ringling College of Art and Design
Fine Art/Illustration