I'm a designer –
but what exactly does that mean?

I like to think of myself as a creative problem solver. I'm interested in helping people by improving their experiences interacting with technology, products, businesses, and services. I'm constantly finding new ways to merge ease of use and clear communication with delight and visual interest.

I believe that design problems are solved by focusing on the people at the heart of them, which means engaging in user-centered research throughout the entire process. For me, the true success of a design is measured by the people who interact with it.

My background

• Master's of Design candidate, IIT Institute of Design
  August 2007 - May 2010
• User Experience Designer, Google
  July 2006 - August 2007
• B.S. Comparative Media Studies, MIT
  September 2002 - June 2006
• Undergraduate researcher with John Maeda, MIT Media Lab
  February 2005 - December 2005

My work

• Web & interaction design »
• Print & graphic design »
• Photography »
• Research & planning »

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My philosophy

"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative."
– Woody Allen