In a nutshell, collaborating to craft purposeful and delightful user experiences is my forte. I strive to turn validated user needs into valuable, simple and understandable workflows.
Since the start of my design career in 1996, I've been involved with a variety of companies performing many roles from graphic design and pre-press production to UX design and product strategy, and everything between. I've had important design-related roles in the success of projects and products for companies ranging from the global enterprise to the local startup.
My peers believe my intuition, design prowess and effective collaboration make me an indispensable member of any product team. My specialties include UX design, UI design and typography, and interaction design. I also have a very healthy understanding of front-end development, and—although not my focus—at one time named the resident "CSS Guru." The front-end knowledge I possess allows me to design better experiences when given constraints of modern frameworks and technologies, as-well-as clear and effective communication with software engineers.
"Design is everywhere," is my credo. While usually pondering over the design of "things," I'm also a loving husband and father, an outdoor adventurer, and an avid cyclist who enjoys racing and building up bikes. In fact, I co-founded one of Pittsburgh’s USA Cycling-sanctioned cycling clubs and sponsored race team. I love spending time outdoors on adventures and consider myself an environmental steward, always considering our impact on our planet and communities.