I WEAR A LOT OF HATS
I WEAR A LOT OF HATS
I WEAR A LOT OF HATS
Both literally and figuratively. While I focus on product design, interaction design, and brand design, I have a strong foundation in UX principles and design thinking. UX research, UX writing, and UI design are all important aspects of my work in guiding a digital product, feature, or user experience from concept to launch.
Product Design Generalist
Interaction Designer
Brand Designer
UX Writer
MY JOURNEY TO DESIGN
MY JOURNEY TO DESIGN
I'm a Detroit-based designer with a strong passion and devotion for designing digital products, experiences, and brands. I have a custom-tailored and process-driven approach for each design project, and I don't cut corners. I'm a strong believer that you need to do the right work — and do it the right way — to understand users, solve their problems, and design what they need. It just takes a bit of imagination and a whole lot of hustle.
A LEFT BRAIN COUNSELOR
LAW SCHOOL
I attended law school at Wayne State University in Detroit, where I was published in the Journal of Law in Society, served as a senior note editor for the Journal, and worked with startups to provide legal aid.
BUSINESS AND MUNICIPAL LAW
In my early career as an attorney, I learned a great deal about high-level problem solving working with municipalities to mitigate legal risks and businesses to negotiate and close complex mergers and acquisitions.
LITIGATION
I learned the value of effective project management, writing and advocacy in a high-pressure environment, acting as lead trial attorney in 15 cases and presenting evidence and arguments to both judges and juries.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Later in my career, I turned my focus to advocacy for brand owners and creatives, protecting them against IP infringement online and counseling them on best practices for web accessibility.
A RIGHT BRAIN CREATIVE
MUSIC VISUALIZATION
While in law school, I taught myself how to make audio-responsive music visualizations and created a startup of my own to design custom-built music visualizers for entertainers and venues.
MAGAZINE DESIGN
A gamer at heart, I spent off-time writing a recurring satire news column for the community of a large video game, and printed a run of 62-page magazines that were distributed to the community.
CUSTOM SNEAKERS
I'm also a sneakerhead. I began designing custom sneakers for myself and friends, and grew my craft into designing one-of-a-kind custom shoes for clients. I still do commission work for clients today!
VIRTUAL LIVERIES
I picked up sim racing as a hobby and joined an endurance team that races live on Twitch. Using my design skills, I create custom paint schemes for my race team and the iRacing community at large.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
PRODUCT DESIGN GENERALIST
Combining my creative passions with my problem-solving and advocacy skills, I transitioned my career full-time to UX and digital product design. I obtained UX design certifications through immersive programs with General Assembly, Google, and ELVTR, and I'm continually learning new things in the boundless world of human-centered design.
INTERACTION DESIGNER
I'm an architect of the user journey, and I carefully study and craft user experiences from start to finish to create holistic, cohesive, and intuitive user flows and interactions.
BRAND DESIGNER
I develop branding strategies that speak to an audience at a fundamental level, generate style guides and component libraries, and contribute to the creation and extension of design systems.
UX WRITER
I'm an expert-level communicator and writer, and I leverage this in my design offerings to generate content strategy and UX writing that is efficient, effective, and unique to the brand.
MY JOURNEY TO DESIGN
I'm a Detroit-based designer with a strong passion and devotion for designing digital products, experiences, and brands. I have a custom-tailored and process-driven approach for each design project, and I don't cut corners. I'm a strong believer that you need to do the right work — and do it the right way — to understand users, solve their problems, and design what they need. It just takes a bit of imagination and a whole lot of hustle.
A LEFT BRAIN COUNSELOR
LAW SCHOOL
I attended law school at Wayne State University in Detroit, where I was published in the Journal of Law in Society, served as a senior note editor for the Journal, and worked with startups to provide legal aid.
BUSINESS AND MUNICIPAL LAW
In my early career as an attorney, I learned a great deal about high-level problem solving working with municipalities to mitigate legal risks and businesses to negotiate and close complex mergers and acquisitions.
LITIGATION
I learned the value of effective project management, writing and advocacy in a high-pressure environment, acting as lead trial attorney in 15 cases and presenting evidence and arguments to both judges and juries.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Later in my career, I turned my focus to advocacy for brand owners and creatives, protecting them against IP infringement online and counseling them on best practices for web accessibility.
A RIGHT BRAIN CREATIVE
MUSIC VISUALIZATION
While in law school, I taught myself how to make audio-responsive music visualizations and created a startup of my own to design custom-built music visualizers for entertainers and venues.
MAGAZINE DESIGN
A gamer at heart, I spent off-time writing a recurring satire news column for the community of a large video game, and printed a run of 62-page magazines that were distributed to the community.
CUSTOM SNEAKERS
I'm also a sneakerhead. I began designing custom sneakers for myself and friends, and grew my craft into designing one-of-a-kind custom shoes for clients. I still do commission work for clients today!
VIRTUAL LIVERIES
I picked up sim racing as a hobby and joined an endurance team that races live on Twitch. Using my design skills, I create custom paint schemes for my race team and the iRacing community at large.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
PRODUCT DESIGN GENERALIST
Combining my creative passions with my problem-solving and advocacy skills, I transitioned my career full-time to UX and digital product design. I obtained UX design certifications through immersive programs with General Assembly, Google, and ELVTR, and I'm continually learning new things in the boundless world of human-centered design.
INTERACTION DESIGNER
I'm an architect of the user journey, and I carefully study and craft user experiences from start to finish to create holistic, cohesive, and intuitive user flows and interactions.
BRAND DESIGNER
I develop branding strategies that speak to an audience at a fundamental level, generate style guides and component libraries, and contribute to the creation and extension of design systems.
UX WRITER
I'm an expert-level communicator and writer, and I leverage this in my design offerings to generate content strategy and UX writing that is efficient, effective, and unique to the brand.
WHEN I'M NOT DESIGNING DITIGAL PRODUCTS…
WHEN I'M NOT DESIGNING DITIGAL PRODUCTS…
I'm designing something else. Custom sneakers for commissioned clients, virtual race car liveries, or something completely new. Here's some of my other creative work.
CUSTOM SNEAKERS
METROID VARIA SUIT
NIKE DUNK LOW
MORADNESS
NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW
DETROIT LIONS
NIKE SB DUNK LOW
BAD BOYS
AIR JORDAN 1 MID
CUSTOM LIVERIES
NURBURGRING 24 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 296 GT3
FUJI 8 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 296 GT3
WATKINS GLEN 6 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 488 GT3
SPA 24 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 296 GT3
WHEN I'M NOT DESIGNING DITIGAL PRODUCTS…
I'm designing something else. Custom sneakers for commissioned clients, virtual race car liveries, or something completely new. Here's some of my other creative work.
CUSTOM SNEAKERS
METROID VARIA SUIT
NIKE DUNK LOW
MORADNESS
NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW
DETROIT LIONS
NIKE SB DUNK LOW
BAD BOYS
AIR JORDAN 1 MID
CUSTOM LIVERIES
NURBURGRING 24 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 296 GT3
FUJI 8 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 296 GT3
WATKINS GLEN 6 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 488 GT3
SPA 24 HOUR RACE
FERRARI 296 GT3
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
User personas often play a vital role in helping a business understand the needs, frustrations and behaviors of its users. So in introducing myself, feel free to browse my own persona and some fun facts about me.
NOTABLE SKILLS
RESEARCHING: Dedicated UX researcher who doesn't cut corners. My research approach is built on a foundation of an inquisitive and investigative mindset honed over a decade of lawyering.
DESIGNING: I'm a creative designer when it comes to solving problems. I'm proficient in design tools such as Figma, Adobe CC, Balsamiq, Miro, Rive, Framer, and Webflow, and I have a strong foundational understanding of HTML and CSS.
THINKING: It sounds simple, but it's really not. I approach problems with a strong foundational mindset in human psychology. I know the laws people subconsciously abide by.
FUN FACTS
TOOLS
PROTOTYPING
ART AND ANIMATION
WEB DESIGN
GOALS
FRONTIERS: From ecommerce, to SaaS, to mobile applications, I'm looking to reimagine how new things can best serve the people who use them.
ENGAGEMENT: Bringing designs, products, and experiences to life that drive user excitement and draw (and hold) attention.
FUN FACTS
BEHAVIORS
DESIGNING: Spending a lot of time with design tools to operate them like a pro.
READING: Engaging with the ever-changing landscape of UX design and reading everything I can get my hands on.
TALKING: Meeting new people and learning about their experiences.
FUN FACTS
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
User personas often play a vital role in helping a business understand the needs, frustrations and behaviors of its users. So in introducing myself, feel free to browse my own persona and some fun facts about me.
NOTABLE SKILLS
RESEARCHING: Dedicated UX researcher who doesn't cut corners. My research approach is built on a foundation of an inquisitive and investigative mindset honed over a decade of lawyering.
DESIGNING: I'm a creative designer when it comes to solving problems. I'm proficient in design tools such as Figma, Adobe CC, Balsamiq, Miro, Rive, Framer, and Webflow, and a strong foundational understanding of HTML and CSS.
THINKING: It sounds simple, but it's really not. I approach problems with a strong foundational mindset in human psychology. I know the laws people subconsciously abide by.
FUN FACTS
TOOLS
PROTOTYPING
ART AND ANIMATION
WEB DESIGN
GOALS
FRONTIERS: From ecommerce, to SaaS, to mobile applications, I'm looking to reimagine how new things can best serve the people who use them.
ENGAGEMENT: Bringing designs, products, and experiences to life that drive user excitement and draw (and hold) attention.
FUN FACTS
BEHAVIORS
DESIGNING: Spending a lot of time with design tools to operate them like a pro.
READING: Engaging with the quickly changing landscape of UX design and reading everything I can get my hands on.
TALKING: Meeting new people and learning about their experiences.
FUN FACTS