I am an independent designer, art director and visual strategist providing creative solutions and shiny designs for a variety brands and businesses.

My career began in 2002 at Doyle Partners in New York City under the creative direction of Stephen Doyle and Tom Kluepfel. In 2007, I moved to Chicago and worked as a designer at VSA Partners under the creative direction of Dana Arnett.

In 2009, I opened my own studio and have had a blast working with a variety of clients both big and small – solving problems, making art, taking photos, and making shiny designs.

Recognition for design excellence:
AIGA’s Regional Design Exhibition
Communication Arts Design Annual
Print Magazine’s Regional Design Annual 
AIGA: 50 Books/50 Covers exhibition.

Phone
(212) 518 7774

My Process

Let’s work together!

  • The development of your company’s visual identity might include the design, art direction and consultation for a variety of things:

    - Logo

    - Color Palette

    - Typography

    - Graphic Assets (illustration or photography)

    - Language/Voice

    - Website

    - Signage

    - Various Collateral Items

    - Merchandise

    - Visual Guidelines

    - Production Help, etc...

    A project like this typically starts with a conversation between us, discussing any initial ideas or challenges which helps me to then provide a detailed and descriptive estimate. Every client need is different, so I do not have a set fee for this process.

    Once an estimate is approved, I will develop design direction options that are appropriate to the project. We will work together on those directions through conversations and revisions until we have a finsihed product. Finally, all approved files will be organized and handed over to you for your use!

  • Time for a brand refresh? Change is good! I can help you breath new life into an existing visual system through a variety of processes. Maybe you like everything you already have, but it just needs a fresh eye for some small changes. Or maybe the only thing you like is the name and you want a total redo. Or, maybe it’s somewhere in between.

    In any case, I can help with that!

  • I have experience working with both large publishers like Scribner and with people who self-publish – both are great! I can help on a variety of fronts:

    - Front and Back Cover Design

    - Interior Styling

    - Interior Design & Layout with Individual Page Styling

  • If you already have a great visual identity and system in place, but need an extra hand developing collateral items or doing some menu changes – I got you! Typically, I can do these sorts of odd jobs for my hourly rate of $150.