My objective is to work with teams developing the next generation of User Experience. I love creating digital & physical relationships. I am a UX Designer with experience in 3d, 2d, Web, Lights, Toys, Physical Object and Space.
Please contact me for availability.
Present::
UX Designer @ Nokia
Berlin, Germany
Past::
UX Designer @ Cisco
Seattle, WA
UX Designer @ Microsoft
Bing Maps and Microsoft Photosynth
Redmond, Wa / 2009 - 2010
Senior Art Director
nakedToast Studios Ltd.
Munich, Germany / 08
Founding Partner
Visopia LLC
Los Angeles, Ca / 00 - 07
Designed, licensed and manufactured lighting products. Bubble: a squishy silicone ball that mysteriously glows (Mathamos) / EOS: a tall animated lamp some call digital-lava / Pixcell: a color changing, networkable lighting technology used in products, automobiles, and architecture.
Most recent automotive lighting projects: Mazda Kabura, Toyota F3R, and Chrysler Imperial for the 2006 Detroit International Auto show.
http://www.visopia.com
Founding Partner & President of PixelBlocks LLC
PixelBlocks LLC
Glendora, Ca / 02 - 05
In charge of design, creative teams, production and manufacturing of entire product line. Brought inventor, salesmen and venture capital together around these clever little building blocks. (Think Lego meets light-bright) Directed a brand image team through the development of company identity, packaging, instructions, future products, and a strategy of growth. Re-designed blocks for public release, managed production in China for product and packaging. Designed trade show booths, booth models, hand out materials, web site, store models and point of sale displays.
http://www.pixelblocks.com
UI Designer
Harvest Moon Studios
Atwater Village, Ca / 99 - 00
Pantone International web site and kiosk. Walt Disney Japan, comercial interface. Childrens Hospital kiosk interface. Harvest Moon website.
http://www.harvestmoonstudio.com/
Associate Architect
Wise Miller Architects
Seattle, Wa / 98 - 99
Kitsap County Youth Detention Center, Bainbridge Island Middle School.
Design Engineer
Baugh Construction
Seattle, Wa / 96 - 98
Top 50 US construction company. Worked in partnership with Steven Holl Architects from NY to build the Chapel of St. Ignatius at Seattle University. Translated designs into reality. Coordinated 30 + artists & subcontractors for all phases of the process through construction.
Architectural Technician
Edmonds School District
Lynnwood, Wa / 94 - 96
Managed subcontractors and budgets during district wide installation of computer networks. 30 schools were completely wired for internet connectivity.
Partial Client List
Ingo Maurer GMBH
Volkswagen Audi Design Studio
Orange22
Calty Design [Toyota]
Mazda Design North America
Chrysler Pacifica Design
Volvo Design North America
Mitsubishi Design North America
Art Center College of Design
US Citizen
References furnished upon request.
For a complete 2007 portfolio/CV please contact me directly.
Thanks for visiting!
Berlin, WA
Red Dot :: IDSA :: D&AD Patent # 6,626,554 Light Apparatus