Art is

to Question

as Design is

to Answer

Projects

UX / Design / Development

Touch Screen

Ps / HTML / CSS / JavaScript /

Elon University - M.A. Interactive Media

Creating content for Elon's touch screen was a fantastic experience.

The entire process was exciting--starting with content strategy; determining user experience; and fine tuning interaction.

touch screen

Strategy / Design / Development

Multimedia

Ps / Ai / Ae / Id /

HTML / CSS / Final Cut /

I wear many hats in my current role with the M.A. Interactive Media program. Most of my time is spent instructing students and creating content.

I'm responsible for creating many of the promotional items for the program: video, web and print.

touch screen

Strategy / Creative Direction

SXSW Interactive

Developing a competition for SXSW Interactive provides an opportunity to work with a group of talented students hungry for the chance to experience this dynamic conference.

I spearhead the selection process of finalists. Also, I serve as creative director for the multimedia and interactive projects: blogs, hashtag collection, analytics, video and photography.

touch screen

Design / Marketing

Professional

Ps / Ai / Ae / Id /
HTML / CSS / Final Cut /

National Geographic

Broadcast Designer

CBS

Broadcast Designer

Turner Sports

Senior Presentation Designer

CNN

Broadcast Designer

touch screen

Design / Development

Freelance

Ps / Ai / Ae / 3D Studio Max / HTML / CSS / JavaScript / WordPress / Drupal /

New York, NY - Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Presentation

New York, NY - Interactive Game Prototypes

Elon, NC - Design, Development and Identity for Electro-Magnetic Press (pictured)

touch screen

Art / Design

Experiments

Processing / Kinect / Cinder / OpenGL /

Personal interest in exploring this technology in the creation of art.

touch screen

Journal

Marshall McLuhan quote
“Ads are the cave art of the twentieth century.”

—Marshall McLuhan

design of everyday things
Donald A. Norman

Donald Norman is a leading authority on User Centered Design and Cognitive Science. This is a must read.

hiking
The Great Outdoors

When I need to escape, there is nothing better than hiking or biking and letting my mind wander in the great outdoors.

Warhol Dollar Sign
Andy Warhol Museum

I held a variety of positions while working at The Warhol. My position as an Archival Assistant was one of the most interesting and influential experiences of my life.

Warhol Quote
“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes”

—Andy Warhol

My 15 Minutes

  1. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Mr. McFeely taking off in a hot-air balloon in my front yard
  2. Japanese television episode where I display Andy Warhol's wigs
Popism, Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol & Pat Hackett

This is a fantastic look into the life and art of Andy Warhol. It is clear that he has helped shape today's culture.

L'Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France by Jean Nouveu
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France by Jean Nouveu

I was fortunate enough to experience this amazing architecture during my studies in France.

sketch
Sketching

Doodles, sketches and fully rendered mock-ups are all part of my creative process.

Understanding Comics
Scott McCloud

This book makes visual communication easy to understand. It should be in every elementary and middle school.

Laws of Simplicity
John Maeda

John Maeda is one of my heroes. I truly appreciate what he has done for art and design in the expanding realm of technology.

The Written Word
Writing

Communication begins and ends with a clear message and the ability to write. I'm part of an award winning blog team for iMedia. Eye On iMedia

Andrew Carnegie quote
“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.”

—Andrew Carnegie