Multidisciplinary designer, design leader, idealist.
The gist
“So… what do you design?”
I’ve had dozens of different answers to this question over the last twenty some-odd years. Logos. Packaging for stuff you’ve probably bought at the grocery store. Annual reports (when those were a thing). Websites for global brands. Brand strategies. Mobile apps. Visual design systems. Conversation flows for chatbots. Interfaces for bleeding-edge AI tools. Design thinking workshops. Design teams themselves.
To each of these disciplines, I’ve brought a restless curiosity, enthusiasm for collaboration and genuine connection, stubborn adherence to ethics, and a sometimes cringingly earnest desire to make people’s lives a little better.
Experience
What I’m looking for
Opportunities to apply 20+ years of experience in systems thinking, listening to people to find out what they actually need, cross-functional collaboration, design evangelism, facilitation, creative problem-solving, team-building, community stewardship, mentorship, and insisting on finding joy at work.
All of this should happen within a values-led organization (that part is crucial) that understands the value of human-focused design, as well as their massive responsibility to society as stewards of technology.
My next employer will recognize the non-negotiable importance of diversity and equity and values their employees as whole people, working together toward the greater good.
Here’s where I really thrive:
Design strategy/design thinking
Design direction
Design operations
If you have an opportunity that seems like a good fit, let’s talk!