I’m a punk rocker, meditation practitioner, chess player, freelance graphic designer, and Marine Corps Reserve veteran — which also explains a lot about how I work.

 

Anyway, I’ve always been a creative kid, and when it came time to choose a major in college, graphic design beat out “starving painter.” After school, I designed websites, record layouts, and merch for bands and indie labels in Boston. I eventually made my way to Austin and landed my first “real” design gig at frog. UX pulled me in, and I’ve been designing ever since — across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams.

 

My design process is informed by mindfulness and humility, both shaped by my daily meditation practice. It helps me stay grounded under pressure, keep perspective, and maintain a learner’s mindset.

 

Design is just one part of how I try to make things better. I stay involved in my local music scene, I create for the joy of it, and I volunteer with a support group for people in addiction recovery. Whether I’m designing a product, giving feedback, or showing up for a community — I do it with intention.