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Professional Journey
I'm an expert in User Experience Design with more than a decade and a half of experience navigating both corporate environments and consulting engagements. My path to design wasn't traditional (I majored in English Lit). I fell in love with UX and design through a bit of luck, curiosity, and a knack for untangling complex problems.
How am I different?
I've operated successfully in both worlds: the corporate in-house environment AND the fast-paced consulting arena. This dual perspective means I understand not just how to craft great user experiences, but how to navigate stakeholder dynamics, tight timelines, and the very human complexities that come with real-world product development.
My Design Philosophy
Great design isn't just about aesthetics or even usability—it's about cutting through complexity to solve genuine human problems. I approach every project with:
- Strategic clarity over design theater
- Practical solutions that work within business constraints
- Research-driven insights that inform smart design decisions
- Clear communication that gets stakeholders aligned
I treat every project like solving a puzzle: What's the real problem here? What assumptions are we making? What do users actually need versus what they say they want? Then I design solutions that work in the messy reality of business, not just in design theory.
What I value...
On a Personal Note...
When I'm not designing, you'll find me reading voraciously, traveling to new places/meeting new people, experimenting in the kitchen, or wrestling with home improvement projects.
I'm originally from southern Indiana, but a few years ago migrated to the Oregon Coast and thoroughly enjoying #BeachLife.
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