Balancing technical craft with emotional intelligence

Design philosphy

Great design isn't a happy accident; it's the result of a human-centric approach.

Part science, part art—I leverage repeatable, proven methodologies to turn abstract ideas into intuitive, resonant experiences.

Every phase of strategy and development is calibrated to how audiences will perceive, interact, and benefit from the work. By putting the audience first, we can cultivate user trust and build lasting brand equity.

Operating at the intersection of design craft, technology innovation, and global governance to build highly-resonant experiences.

Career highlights

2018

Building brand engagement for NYC's oldest nonprofit focused on equity in education

Storied history; bold future. Reimagining the visual identity of the Mission Society of New York City—established in 1812.

2019

Graphic designer shaping the identity of an elite ServiceNow partner

Designing a clean, colorful corporate style that mixes gradient backgrounds with bold headlines for digital channel resonance.

2021

Brand design lead architecting the visual identity for the largest pure-play ServiceNow partner

Envisioning a new era of brand architecture for omnichannel, global delivery. At its peak, Thirdera achieves over $200m in revenue.

2023

Creative Technologist pioneering new tools and workflows

A new imperative; accelerate and amplify creative craft with emergent technology.

2024

Sr. Manager integrating global brands and identity systems

Thirdera is acquired by Cognizant, a leading multi-national IT consulting company—radically altering the ServiceNow ecosystem.

2026

Independent design consultant and advisor

Now working with business leaders and creators to reimagine experiences, content pipelines, and brand systems for the modern era.

Professional approach

Orchestrating people, process, and technology to deliver global creative excellence

Inspired by the countless legendary artists that made their mark on New York City, my work is shaped by the grit, rigor, and diversity of the city I call home. It is this backdrop that anchors my passion for leading cross-functional design teams, managing high-stakes creative systems, and premium sponsorship portfolios through organizational change and corporate mergers and acquisitions.

I engineer every workflow, blueprint, asset, and media pipeline into a wholistic content engine—turning visual identities into a valuable business asset that is consistent, resonant, and scalable.

Creative methodology

The philosphies that drive performance and engagement across time and space

The living brief

Workflows
Strategy
Discovery

A creative brief should be more than a bureaucratic intake form; it is a dynamic, strategic contract for continual stakeholder alignment.

I start by listening; to understand your audience, market, and goals—to shape media that stands out in the crowd.

Discovery and context architecture

Research
Market analysis
Brand Architecture

Great design is never an isolated aesthetic trend; it is deeply rooted in historical context, market realities, and cultural references. Great direction is grounded in research, backed by evidence, competitive analysis, and intentional discovery—rather than fleeting personal preference.

Process as a science

Strategy
Operations
Systems

Exceptional creative output is not a happy accident or a stroke of luck—it is the direct product of a repeatable, scientific process. Ideas mean nothing without consistent craft. My proven approach anchors creativity and discipline to every milestone.

Human-centric design

Empathy
Brand equity
Design Systems

To simplify the complex, visual systems must be backed by emotional intelligence, not just rigid technical constraints. By translating business goals into experiences that resonate with audience perception and desire; we can engineer experiences that serve real human behavior, and accelerate adoption through empathy at scale.

Building systems for longevity

Scalability
Brand Architecture
Design Systems

An asset shouldn't reflect yesterday's trend or solve today's problem. It must be constructed within a larger design system; enabling it to grow and adapt with the organization, to serve multi-channel audiences and environments.

Mentors and collaborators

Who shaped me

The people who pushed my capabilities forward

Joshua Walters
Mentor

Taught me how context architecture drives global eative strategy forward.

Jon Reynolds
Manager

Demonstrated how to win friends and influence decision-makers.

Pamela Axtell
Brand leader

Showed me how to integrate global brand strategy to build omnichannel reach.

Dave Chan
Mentor

Showed me how to lead with intention and simplify complexity.

Dennis Melchi
Director

Taught me the importance of process, and how to lead effective meetings.

Christina Nahal
Manager

Showcased how to engage with empathy, passion, and flexibility.

Accelerate your creative engine

Ready to scale your creative output without losing brand integrity? Whether you need a comprehensive modular design system, high-impact art direction, or advanced AI workflows, I can help you turn vision into reality.