Raised in Loveland, Colorado, I grew up sketching endlessly, dreaming of becoming a Disney animator. While that path evolved, my passion for visual storytelling only intensified. In high school, I took every art and photography class available, building a strong creative foundation. I chose a college program geared toward graphic design—and opportunity arrived sooner than expected.
A pro bono membership postcard for the Denver Film Society caught their attention so strongly that I was hired as the graphic designer for the prestigious Starz Denver Film Festival before graduating. My dean, impressed by this real-world achievement, allowed me to finish my degree ahead of schedule.
Like the wake trailing behind a boat on calm Alaskan waters—marking steady progress while reflecting the journey thus far—my career has been one of continual forward motion: blending high-stakes event design, thoughtful brand identities, and collaborative freelance projects. Always driven to craft visuals that solve challenges, forge connections, and bring bold ideas vividly to life.
The Denver Film Society, a non-profit dedicated to fostering diverse audiences’ appreciation of film through creative and thought-provoking experiences, hosts the annual Starz Denver Film Festival. In 2008 and 2012, I served as their Graphic Designer, creating promotional materials to elevate the festival’s visibility and impact.
Develop a cohesive suite of promotional materials for the Starz Denver Film Festival that reflects the organization’s mission, ensures brand consistency, and provides proper recognition for donors and patrons, all under tight deadlines and high-pressure event timelines.
The promotional materials successfully elevated the Starz Denver Film Festival’s brand, delivering visually striking and cohesive designs that enhanced donor recognition and audience engagement. The work contributed to the festival’s professional presentation and reinforced its mission of celebrating film as a cultural experience.
The OpenFog Consortium (OFC), a coalition of technology industry leaders, aims to set standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling smart, interconnected systems through cloud computing and sensor networks.
Design a globally recognized logo that represents the collaboration of multiple industry leaders and conveys the innovative, forward-thinking nature of IoT standards.
Delvehound Brewing Company, a small-scale craft brewery, sought a visual identity that captured its founder's passion for brewing exceptional beer while staying true to its roots as a heartfelt garage hobby. The brand needed to incorporate their beloved bloodhound, Arlow, and evoke a traditional, community-driven aesthetic.
Create a cohesive brand identity that translates the founder’s brewing expertise and personal story into a compelling visual narrative, emphasizing Arlow and the brewery’s authentic, non-mainstream ethos.
Equilibrium, Delvehound Brewing’s signature beer, is a balanced blend of pale ale and IPA, featuring a mildly sweet, complex flavor from crystal malt and floral, citrusy notes from Centennial and Cascade hops.
Design a brand identity for Equilibrium that reflects its unique flavor profile and integrates seamlessly with Delvehound’s broader brand, ensuring shelf appeal and brand consistency.
GoodFellas Audio/Video, a rebrand of SunTronics-AV, specializes in home theater systems, automation, and network design. Inspired by classic mobster films like GoodFellas and The Godfather, the company sought a refreshed identity that balanced technical expertise with a playful, cinematic theme.
Develop a logo and brand identity that reflects GoodFellas-AV’s technical prowess and passion for cinema, incorporating symbolic elements like film reels and speakers while maintaining a sophisticated yet approachable aesthetic.
CLIENT'S CHOICE! These business cards feature a striking old-fashioned ticket design, chosen by the client and a personal favorite of mine.
SunTronics-AV, a start-up in consumer electronics, specializes in home theater installation, whole-home audio, automation, network design, and custom automotive audio. The company needed a bold, modern brand identity to stand out in a competitive market.
Create a dynamic logo and identity that embodies a fun, hip, and youthful vibe while reflecting SunTronics-AV’s diverse, innovative services and appealing to a tech-savvy audience.
