ABOUT

Throughout my career I've been working to put my dent in the universe as a product designer, strategist and ux architect. I started my career with a B.A. in Design Studies with a focus in Interaction Design from the University of Washington. Self-directed, curious, and a bit methodical I didn’t stop there. While still in school, I made sure to compliment my degree with studies in computer science, informatics, marketing, business administration, economics, and cognitive science.

Since then, I’ve continued broaden my skill set first in video production and motion design at Digital Kitchen. Then I dabbled a bit in architecture and quickly followed it with a stint in advertising at CP+B where I began specializing in complex systems and ecosystem development. Now, I spend most of my time imagining how emerging technology like AI can better support human sensibilities, enable universal access, and be sustainable at Microsoft.

I consider myself fortunate to have worked in a number of different industries for world-class companies taking on challenges big and small. While I haven’t always succeeded, my aim will always be to create something with meaningful, positive impact.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Microsoft

PRINCIPAL DESIGN MANAGER
SEATTLE, WA
OCTOBER 2013 - PRESENT

Lead a horizontal team delivering intelligent assistive experiences integrated within M365 products. I am responsible for overall product direction and designing the core ux architecture, strategy and managing designers creating various features to drive innovation that improves customer’s overall product experience. Previously worked on the core ux design and strategy for Windows 10 on phone, tablet, and PC.

Grasp

OWNER/DESIGNER
BOULDER, CO
JUNE - NOVEMBER 2013

Freelanced as a user experience design consultant for local start-up agencies.

Crispin Porter + Bogusky

Associate Experience Director
Boulder, CO
April 2009 – MAY 2013

Led digital strategy and execution for Fortune 500 companies to create solutions that solve a need, provide utility, and create rich interactive experiences. I’ve worked from a strategic-level differentiating and positioning brands to an execution-level overseeing a range of projects from conception to completion. Types of projects completed and launched include large-scale websites, web apps, micro-sites, mobile apps, and Facebook apps.

KADD

MARKETING MANAGER
BOULDER, CO
september 2008 – APRIL 2009

Managed and developed all marketing media including proposals, presentations, and submittals of small architecture consultancy. To attract new business and create a stronger identity, I developed a website to highlight KADD’s portfolio. Additionally, I assisted in research and development of master plans for institutions.

Digital Kitchen

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
SEATTLE, WA
JUNE - OCTOBER 2007

While working closely with producers, designers, and the development team I created media for new business and development work presented to clients. These materials ranged from layout and print design of photo-real, full-color storyboard books to DVDs for all audio and video media.

 

EDUCATION

 

University of Washington

DESIGN STUDIES B.A.
SEATTLE, WA
JUNE 2008

Customized a curriculum that couples a broad knowledge of design with multidisciplinary studies in business, marketing, economics, and computer science. The program coursework included a series in design theory, methodology and case studies combined with select courses in interaction design, visual communication design, and industrial design.

 

RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENTS

SKILLS

2019
Control of Representation Interaction Within an Application Launcher Patent-Windows 10

2018
Application Launcher Sizing Patent-Windows 10

2015
IDSA International Design Excellence Award (silver) for Start experience-Windows 10

2012   
Movie Mode and Content Awarding System and Method Patent-Best Buy Movie Mode

2011
Communication Arts Interactive Annual selection-Best Buy Movie Mode
FWA Mobile of the Day-Best Buy Movie Mode

2010
OneShow Interactive Bronze Award for Online Films and Video-The Truth About Tony
Clio Awards Interactive Shortlist (Corporate/Institutional)-CPBGroup.com
Clio Interactive Awards Bronze Winner (Restaurants/Fast Food Outlets)-BK.com
Communication Arts Interactive Annual selection-BK.com

2009
FWA Website of the Day-BK.com

2008
UW School of Art Book Award (Top Graduating Senior)

2005-2008
University of Washington Dean’s List

2007
Microsoft Research Design Expo Presenter

Touchpoint and product auditing
Trend and landscape analysis
Ecosystem development
Strategic planning
User research
Persona development
Storyboarding and scenario development
Customer journey development
Wire-framing
Rapid prototyping
Usability testing
Design evaluation
Information architecture
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Project scoping and management

 

tools

Figma 
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
ProtoPie
Framer 
Principle
InVision
Microsoft Office
Keynote