I love looking at every opportunity and aspect of design to enhance the experience and interaction for the user. I strive to make my designs sustainable through innovative functionality, processes, timeless aesthetics, and leaving room for connections and unique stories to be made. I believe good design makes empathy tangible.
As far as my illustration side— I love capturing moments as I perceive them, and expressing myself through characters and line work.
I'm always seeking opportunities to learn new things, understand people, and gain unique experiences.
Received a BFA in Industrial Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), currently at frog design.
Interviews / Publications / Workshops / Talks / Awards
IDEA Awards Juror, 2024
Makelab Talking Design & Engineering podcast featured guest, Apr 2024
Canvas Rebel Featured Interview, Feb 2024
IDSA 20/2x Recognitions Recipient, Dec 2023
Innovation Magazine “Design Strategy: Your Secret Weapon” feature, Nov 2023
IDSA International Design Conference “Cool, but is it safe?” panelist & moderator, Aug 2023
IDSA International Design Conference “Beyond the Hype” panelist & moderator, Aug 2023
New York Times design feature, Dec 2022
Good Design Award for the Core Collection, Nov 2022
Redacted podcast featured guest, May 2022
MCAD guest speaker, March 2022
Context podcast featured guest, March 2022
America by Design Season 2, February 2022
Adweek “Bark Reveals the Serious Process Behind Fun Dog Toys”, October 2021
Offsite Commencement Speaker, May 2021
IDSA’s ‘Getting it Made Deep Dive’ Conference main stage speaker, March 2021
Creative Boom “The ins and outs of designing 'Instagrammable' toys, for dogs”, February 2021
Martha Stewart design feature, September 2020
Design Milk's Friday Five featured interview, May 2020
Popular Science, Summer 2020 issue “Play On”
SHiFT Design, June 2020
Chick Tech guest speaker, February 2020
Tandem Design Conference speaker, October 2019
Advanced Design workshop, September 2019
*Minor details podcast featured guest, March 2019
Fast Company Innovation Festival speaker, October 2018