My design journey began with coding my first website at 14, customizing MySpace layouts for friends before eventually turning this passion into a career. After studying Interactive Media Design at SCAD, I landed my first professional role at a digital agency in Seattle where I cut my teeth on everything from e-commerce platforms to corporate microsites.
Through the years, I’ve developed a distinctive approach that balances aesthetic vision with technical functionality. My philosophy has always been that great websites aren’t just visually appealing—they’re intuitive systems that guide users through meaningful experiences. This perspective made me a natural bridge between creative teams and developers at the various studios where I’ve worked.
My path to design wasn’t linear—and that’s precisely what gives my work its distinctive edge. After earning a degree in Psychology from Howard University, I spent two years conducting research on visual perception and decision-making, unknowingly laying the foundation for my future in UX design.
A fortuitous internship at a tech startup introduced me to the world of interface design, where I discovered my research background gave me unique insight into user behavior. This led to roles of increasing responsibility at digital agencies in Chicago and San Francisco, culminating in my position as Head of Experience Design at Nexus Digital, where I led a team of fifteen designers working on projects for Fortune 500 clients.
My fascination with letterforms began in childhood, tracing comic book logos and questioning why certain shapes evoked particular feelings. This curiosity evolved into a full-blown obsession after discovering a dog-eared copy of Robert Bringhurst’s “The Elements of Typographic Style” during my undergraduate studies at RISD.
After graduating with a BFA in Graphic Design, I cut my teeth at Pentagram’s New York office, working under the mentorship of Michael Bierut. Those formative three years shaped my philosophy that restraint often yields the most powerful design solutions. Following Pentagram, I spent five years as the Associate Creative Director at Northstar Magazine, where I led a comprehensive redesign that won three SPD awards for editorial excellence.
