My Portfolio
Here is a sample of some of the recent stuff I've done, both web design and print design. Use the switch below to toggle between the two.
What I do
Here are some things I'm good at and know well (although it feels more like a list of a bunch of stuff I love).
- Web Design
- Front-End Dev
- UI, UX, Usability
- Graphic Design
- Typography
- (X)HTML, HTML5
- CSS2, CSS3
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Wordpress (PHP)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Flash
- Microsoft Office
- Apple / Mac OS
- Brand & Identity
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Strategy
- Copywriting
About Me
Everything you wanted to know about me! Well... I'm not tellin' ya everything, but here's a little about myself, and why I do what I do.
A Run-on Sentence of Things I ♥
Jesus, my beautiful wife Sierra, our dog Scrappy, the Rock Church family, all forms of art, drums, good beer, good coffee (preferably iced), Indian food, all things Apple, the Utah Jazz, the Denver Broncos, fantasy football, mountain biking, running, random side projects, and lots more.
I started developing a love for art very early on in my life. I always loved creating things, and knew I would be a designer of some kind in the future. Along with my passion for the visual arts, I had a knack for technology, and loved computers. Since playing Space Quest and Wolfenstein 3D, as well as designing pixel-by-pixel in MS Paint, I also knew I would happily use computers the rest of my life.
I created my first website in the late 90's for my punk rock band, and loved the process (although I admittedly knew nothing about HTML or CSS). From that point on, after going through school for Visual Art and Design, I further developed my skills in Web & Graphic Design, and increased my badassery in the applicable design programs.
I learned that design is more about solving problems than it is about anything else. All design is meant to create a solution to a problem we all face, and doing it in a creative, intuitive, and efficient way. As the brilliant Jonathan Ive has said, the best design is the one you don't notice.
Over the last 10 years I've had the opportunity to continually refine my skills and relevant knowledge by working in various industries and doing a multitude of freelance projects. I've learned so much, and continue to learn everyday. I am excited for what the future holds, and how I can help improve it by making it more beautiful and useable along the way.
For more detailed information on my work history, download my resume, or view my profile on LinkedIn.
Say Hello
If you're a friend, let's catch up! If you're a stranger, let's be friends! I'm always willing to talk about new projects and how I can help you conquer The Interwebs.