Smoke and Pixels?

To simply say that I'm a graphic designer wouldn't tell the whole story. My interests have always been less about any one discipline than about design's interaction with society. Branding, photography, web development, advertising, product design—they all shape the way we experience our world. It isn't enough to make things look good. Why they work, who they serve, and how they could work better is the goal.

Over the years I've come to appreciate how often seemingly unrelated experiences inform one another. Professional practice, teaching, photography, web development, and creative hobbies have each shaped the way I approach design and communication. The tools may change, but the work remains remarkably consistent: ask thoughtful questions, understand people, and create something genuinely useful.

Off the clock I enjoy unplugging and working with my hands: woodworking, homebrewing, tabletop games, and slow-smoked barbecue.

Whether it's for a client or just for fun, every project starts the same way—with a good question.