As you may or may not know, I am a creative director, graphic designer, and visual storyteller, but I could probably come up with a thousands of different titles.
My main goal though is to create. Not just create, but build emotion, and put a human touch into every design. To make a design feel personal and have a life is something special.
As you learn more about me and see my work, I hope you enjoy and consider how design can come to life.
I would never really consider myself an artist. When I was younger I was pretty bad at drawing, painting, sculpting, overall horrible at art. So when I had the opportunity to take a graphic design and creative media program in highschool, I was honestly unsure how I would do. But after learning the adobe programs and slowly but surely building my knowledge and skill, I could see my progress grow more and more.
After graduating highschool I continued my design journey by going to Johnson & Wales University, where I studied graphic design. I was interested in advertising and design. So I looked into joining the design club and advertising club, where I eventually found a home with.
Ever since my first year at Johnson & Wales University I was able to push my career and growth forward, by working with real clients. Creating design for Flatiron Works, United Way, AT&T, JWU and many more, has made expanded my skills and knowledge.
Jumping into challenges that i've never faced before is common for me. I am willing to try no matter what. As a team player, I want to give it my all and have no regrets. Whether its dancing in public, to trying new tools, to presenting in front of dozens of people, I will do it.
Exploring and willing to lead when it comes to creative is something I will never stop doing. Like I said before, I want to give it my all, creating platforms and experiences for people is something I am very proud of.
Not only am I willing to put myself out there, but I am always going to do it with a smile on my face. Because I know bringing energy and enthusiasm is going to make everything I do fun. As well creating an environment for fun and comfort will create bonds between me and my team.
So I've discussed my history, what I bring to the table. But what about the actual work I do? What is my process?
I always start pretty slow, researching is a huge part of my work. Looking to see what has worked for others in similar projects is always helpful. It gets my brain going on how I can execute my vision.
Then I may, or may not sketch. my sketches are quick and barely understandable, but they help lay the foundation for my ideas.
Depending on the project, I always try different techniques and sometimes different styles. I love Saul Bass as a designer and he inspires a lot of my work.
When it comes to my work, I don't stop till i'm satisfied, working for hours or scrapping ideas will happen if I don't like what I have, however I'll find room to recycle my scraps.
My main goal is always bringing life to design, so with that, go see my projects.