I think inside, outside, and about the box itself.
I thrive at the intersection of cultures, translating across perspectives to discover new ideas. My elementary school was on a Native American reservation where I was “the other Indian.” Early in life, I understood the nuances of personal identity which primed me for my second career in graphic design.
The pursuit of mastery fuels everything I do. As a software engineer, I didn’t just write code; I crafted it to be efficient and elegantly formatted, making it intuitive for other developers. This attention to typography is now at the heart of my practice as a designer. My creative process is a synthesis of research, conversational insights, strategy, and empathy to connect with my audience.
View my résumé here.
The pursuit of mastery fuels everything I do. As a software engineer, I didn’t just write code; I crafted it to be efficient and elegantly formatted, making it intuitive for other developers. This attention to typography is now at the heart of my practice as a designer. My creative process is a synthesis of research, conversational insights, strategy, and empathy to connect with my audience.
View my résumé here.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it”
— Peter Drucker (attributed) I’m inspired by
Reminders to myself
— Peter Drucker (attributed) I’m inspired by
- Underdogs
- Walking
- Conversations
- Music
- Warmth
Reminders to myself
- Focus intensely, rest completely.
- Take more (design) risks.
- Explore more ideas than required.
- Design is a spiritual practice.
- When in doubt, talk it out.
A few of my design heroes:
Debbie Millman, Wael Morcos, Brian Collins, Louise Sandhaus, Chris Do, and April Greiman.
Debbie Millman, Wael Morcos, Brian Collins, Louise Sandhaus, Chris Do, and April Greiman.
