mission:
to Design unique + relevant solutions to creative problems by asking the right questions.
With 10+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree in design, and a constant pursuit of excellence, I've learned one thing:
most clients don't know what they want.
that’s why i’m here — to figure out what you want for you. I take care of the mental leg work by diagnosing your design problems so you don’t have to.
my design strategy involves carefully formulated questions and critical listening skills to understand your problem, goals, and target audience. This allows me to EFFECTIVELY diagnose the problem and develop UNIQUE + RELEVANT solutions that are clear, impactful, and engaging.
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art + creative direction
brand identity + logo design
editorial design
greeting card design
iconography
illustration
logo recreation
marketing collateral
motion graphics
packaging
redesign
retouching
signage
ux design
ui design
user testing
web design
and more…
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adobe after effects
adobe bridge
adobe illustrator
adobe indesign
adobe photoshop
agile methodology
builder.io
corel draw
design thinking
dslr camera
figma
html + css
invision
jira
pen, pencil, + exacto blades
salsify
wrike
(whatever else i can learn)
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Graphic design is not art. design exists to problem solve through visual communication, while art exists for art’s sake. art creates questions while design creates answers.
great design only needs one hero. the justice league has too many superheroes taking attention away from the only hero that really matters — batman. design is no different.
never fall in love with an idea. ideas are seductive, but not always constructive. a great designer considers all ideas, but is willing to let go of the original idea if it does not solve the problem at hand.
when in doubt, leave it out. design can always be made more complicated later. start simple and build from there.
challenges = opportunities. great designers not only learn from their obstacles, but use them as catalysts to adapt and improve their skillset.
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What is your vision?
What makes your vision different from competitors?
Who will benefit from your vision?
What have you done on your own so far to bring your vision to life?
What roadblocks are you currently facing that keep your vision from becoming reality?
Why is hiring a graphic designer necessary to bring your vision to life?
Are you open to all professional creative opinions on how to execute your vision effectively?