Design. Will it save the world? I'm not sure...but it couldn't hurt it. In fact, I am a firm believer that great, thoughful design does stimulate the mind, stir the soul, and sometimes even compel us to take action. Good design should challenge our typical ways of seeing the world around us and provoke a response, be it horror or euphoria, lust or just a cheesy grin.
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Present – DKNY Jeans – NY, NY – Sr Graphic Designer
2004-06 – 3rdEdge, Jersey City, NJ – Sr Designer
2003-04 – 50,000feet Inc., Chicago, IL – Graphic Designer
2002-03 – Chicago, IL – Freelance Designer
2001-02 – Design Ranch, Kansas City, MO – Design Intern
2002 – KIOSK Art & Literature magazine, – Co-Art Director
2002 – University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Received BFA in Design / Major in Graphic Design
2001 – AIU, London, England
Completed Fall Semester Study Abroad Program


• HOW Self-Promotion Design Annual 2007
- Dietrich+Craine Wedding
• American Design Awards 2006
- COAC Website (www.coac.org)
• 2006 The Best of Business Card Design 7, Rockport Pub.
- 3rd Edge Communications Business Cards
• 2005 Graphic Design USA Annual, Excellence Award
- The Boden Center Opening Night Invitation
• 2005 feature in Communication Arts, Green Design issue
• 2004 Winner Chicago Sustainable Design Challenge
- TransCab project

Portfolio is being updated. Will be back soon!


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