Professional Experience
Over two decades across design practice, technology, and education. After earning my BFA from College for Creative Studies, I worked at Ham in the Fridge, Vectorform , General Motors, and Digitas before joining AllMusic as Senior Designer for over twelve years, where I directed comprehensive UX/UI strategy for one of the web’s largest music databases serving millions of users globally. I completed an MA in Interactive Media Arts at NYU Tisch, studying across New York, Berlin, and Shanghai. Throughout my career, I’ve maintained a parallel commitment to design education, teaching at College for Creative Studies since 2010, Wayne State University (2017-2020), and currently for the Minneapolis College of Art & Design and Michigan State University. Clients include AllMusic, General Motors, Microsoft, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Target.
Significant Publications, Presentations and Exhibitions
- Obsolete Aesthetics (Thesis), NYU Tisch (2024) – Physical computing and creative coding
- How Magazine Interactive Design Annual (2014) – AllMusic
- The FWA Public Shortlist (2013) – AllMusic
- AIGA Design Re:view Judges Pick (2007) – Spine
- How Design Annual Merit Award (2006) – Spine
- Print Magazine Regional Design Annual (2006) – Spine
- UCDA Design Awards – Award of Excellence (2006) – Spine