Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication.

Our world offers endless choice to the point of paralysis. Resonance is not achieved through complicity in the commotion. Design is more than creative expression; it is the act of solving for the intersection of order and beauty by curating an experience to its essential tenets.

Great design delights in restraint and intentionality.

An interface designer working alongside developers to balance brand and platform-native design.

An interface designer building experiences that balance brand visibility and platform-native design.

Based in New York City, I consult on UI/UX design and branding projects for mobile, web, and desktop experiences; specializing in a theory of design rooted in simplicity, consistency, and sophisticated minimalism. When not designing, I'm reading classic novels, The Atlantic, or historical non-fiction, and seeking inspiration from the orchestras, art, and architecture of the city.

A Note on My Process

Utilizing content-generation tools at any stage of the creative process, including ideation, adversely affects both my design skills and the quality of deliverables. Therefore, no 'artificial-intelligence' will be used in my work.

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