As a design thinker and creator based in the Pacific Northwest, my work often blurs the lines between design, strategy, and writing. Curiosity is a primary goal.

Leading teams of designers, writers, and engineers to activate the evolution and stewardship of brands and their stories has been my recurring role for the past two decades. In close partnership with marketing teams and executive leadership, my responsibilities often blurs the lines between leader and maker, strategist and tactician.

I contribute clarity and vision to challenging projects, believing that good design improves the world. I’ve been able to accomplish this both as agency partner and internal brand owner.

The catalogue showcases work from the diverse range of my career, including the design powerhouse Sandstrom Partners and a deeply resonant season at Adidas. Working behind the bright lights of retail display design at Taylor enabled the opportunity to influence dozens of America’s biggest brands.

I try to manifest unique and unusual ideas from myself and inspire collaborators I work with to do the same in the spirit of curiosity and within an encouraging environment.

A significant amount of my work has been spent in experimental ideation, provided to clients thinking beyond the constraints of a particular product or campaign. The nature of this work is often unrealized but is represented in the catalogue, as it provides a useful insight into a process that many hide from public view.

Unless otherwise noted, project role is Creative Director or Design Director, including lead design responsibilities. Where appropriate, I’ve credited people in projects where I was not the lead creative or significantly shared the role of leader. My deepest respect to the following for positively affecting my life and propelling my career:
Carlos Alcazar / Culture One World
Steve Sandstrom / Sandstrom Partners
Creative Director / Jon Olson
Creative Director / Dan Richardson
Designer / Matt Camp
Designer / Kim Pauwels
Design Engineer / Jay Higashi
Design Engineer / Eric Porter
Writer / Sage Cohen
Writer / Austin Howe
Writer / John Neumann
Marketing / Amy Peterson
Management / Daniel Griffin
Agency / DGTL.

Services

Audience Identification and Journey Mapping
Blockchain-based strategy
Brand and Product Naming
Brand Foundation and Strategy
Brand Identity
Campaign Ideation
Consumer Packaging Design and Engineering
Corporate Communications
Environmental Wayfinding
Game Design and Strategy
Messaging Content Development
Omni-channel Direct Marketing
Photography & Video Direction
Project Management
Project Planning and Scheduling
Promotional Design
R&D Engineering Collaboration
Research Data Analytics
Retail POP Display
Retail Signage and Collateral
Team Management
Trade Show Design
Video Script Writing
Website Design Intention

Client Shortlist

adidas
Athleta
Amazon DX
Barq’s Rootbeer
Brooks Running
Champs
Charlotte’s Web
Chase Manhattan
Chevrolet
Continental Tire
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Coca Cola
Doubleday
Ducati
ESPN
Experience Music Project
Fiskars
Gerber Legendary Blades
Harbor Freight
Harper Collins
InBev Annheuser Busch
Kombucha Wonder Drink
Mariott Hotels
Masterfoods USA
Minted
National Environmental Education Foundation (EPA)
Nike
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Oregon Forest & Industries Council
Oregon State University
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Pokémon
Porsche
Portland State University
Round Table Pizza
Sephora/Olaplex
Subaru
Swedish Match
Taylormade
The Blockchain Cartel
Tillamook Ice Cream
US Department of Health and Human Services
US Department of Justice
Wahl
Warm Springs Confederated Tribes