I tell stories through my designs.
Stories that focus on experiences, strategy, change, visuals, humans, and humor.
Words repeated across my portfolio (for now)
Strategy: 4 times
Complexity: 3 times
Change: 3 times
Through design, strategy, and a bit of improv, I help people make sense of complexity, bring teams together around clear decisions and build tools & experiences for public and social impact.
Numbers tell part of the story too.
Shipped 3 Nationally Recognized Projects
Worked with 15+ City
& County Governments
Facilitated 50+ Design & Strategy Workshops
My Working and Leadership Style
Yes, and...
I build on what people bring instead of overriding it, because ideas grow when they’re accepted.
Listen. Listen. Listen.
The best ideas are already in the room. I facilitate conversation to surface and celebrate them.
Perfect Imperfection
I prototype early and often, because messy ideas get better when people can critique them.
Keep It Simple
I keep every message clear and short, because everyone’s time matters, from users to executives.
Make Your Team Look Good
I set my colleagues up to succeed, because the best work comes from an ensemble, not a solo.
Side Quests
In this mini-series, I explore the innate connections between improv and design through short-form videos, made for improvisers curious about design and designers curious about improv.
In this article, I explore three sketches that reframed my approach toward human-centered design, and the mental models that are helpful for work in civic systems, social sector, and other complex systems.
In this article, I explore what my years doing improv comedy taught me about design thinking, and how a Sharpie cap that wouldn't click became a case study in noticing everyday irritations.