Hello!

I’m an award-winning, multi-disciplined designer specializing in user-centered Web, Visual, and UI Design, as well as Interaction Design and Design Systems. My methods are focused on Human-Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, and Atomic Design. Check out my portfolio to see my work. I work mostly within Figma to create beautiful and effective digital products, from email assets, to websites, to component libraries and design systems. I also work extensively with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for advanced graphic, editorial, and print projects. Learn more about my Expertise.

Although I specialize in many areas of design, my career has focused mainly on web design and supporting specialties, such as design system creation and management, visual design, information architecture, and accessibility considerations. Some noteworthy brands and clients I’ve worked with include Mozilla, Amazon, Asos, Lacoste, Paganne Couture, SkinCeuticals, Milk Makeup, REN Clean Skincare, and Banfield Pet Hospitals.

I started my career in Silicon Valley as a web developer and GUI designer for Big Tech companies such as Philips Electronics, Sony, HP, and Sun Micro before transitioning fully into web and visual design. Some years later, I founded the creative agency, Corvus Design Studio, where I served as creative director and senior web designer for many years. At Corvus, our teams employed Design Thinking methods for rapid iteration in the creation of effective online experiences, collateral, and brand designs. Corvus was a fast-paced agency that allowed me to perfect my hands-on skills in web, UX, and visual design by working with a diverse range of clients and project scales. After selling the company to a larger agency, I’m seeking interesting projects in a wider range of industries and roles.

One of my biggest strengths is the ability to adapt to a wide range of projects and clients. I pride myself in being able to step into the shoes of any client to come up with ideas and designs to best suit each individual challenge. The variety and unique challenges that come with diverse clients are the parts of my profession that I love the most.

In addition to design expertise, I’m also adept at front-end development with expertise in HTML and CSS, and proficiency in JavaScript / jQuery. I’m an experienced WordPress designer and have co-developed WordPress themes with Woocommerce integration. I also have experience in mobile app and interactive UI design for medical, stock trading, and food delivery industries. 

I have a BS in Computer Science, which fueled my initial work as a web developer. More recently, I’ve gained certifications from MIT in Human-Computer Interaction, and from Google in UX Design, and I’m currently finishing a second MIT certification in Design Leadership and Human-Centered Design. I’ve also co-taught Conceptual User Experience Design Foundations, and WordPress Best Practices at university level. 

Summary

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Multi-award winning
  • MIT Certified Design Leadership / Human-Centered Design (in process)
  • MIT Certified in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Google Certified in UX Design
  • Founded the award-winning creative agency, Corvus Design Studio
  • Published and featured in 200+ design blogs, magazines, and books

Noteworthy brands and clients:

Expertise

  • Web + Visual Design
  • UI + Interaction Design
  • Design Systems
  • Information Architecture
  • HTML, CSS, WordPress

Foundations

  • User-Centered Design
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Design Thinking
  • Atomic Design

Primary Tools

  • Figma
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign

Certification 

MIT (in progress)
Mass. Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
Design Leadership, Human-Centered Design

MIT
Mass. Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
Human-Computer Interaction for UX Design

GOOGLE
User Experience Design

Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, California
BS, Computer Science

Awards / Recognition

  • W. Site of the Day,
    Winner (Corvus Design Studio)

  • W. Site of the Day,
    Winner (Healthy Harvest Hydro)

  • W. Site of the Month,
    Nominee (Corvus Design Studio)

  • IAB MIXX, Product Launch,
    Winner (Paganne Couture)

  • ADC88, General Illustration,
    Nominee (Corvus Design Studio)

  • FWA, Site of the Day,
    Winner (Baxter Clare)

  • FWA, Site of the Day,
    Winner (Rerun Productions)

Explore my work