Design Philosophy
My approach to design is heavily influenced by my studies in experimental art, finding non-linear ways of storytelling through holistic experience design. I am most passionate about the use of classical mediums that break traditional molds to illustrate something complex, intangible and new, unbound by previous limitations in thought or execution. My experience working in clinical personality assessment drives my process for research and analysis, to establish patterns, themes and insights from expression that goes beyond self-report to translate abstract metrics into data driven hypotheses.
4'33", JOHN CAGE
BLUE, DEREK JARMAN

THEMATIC APPERCEPTION

Education
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Experimental & Documentary Arts
Duke University
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Studio Arts
Sonoma State University
Experience
UX DESIGNER – AMAZON
2022 - present
Designer for Alexa North Star Experiences across devices and voice.
LEAD EXPERIENCE DESIGNER – BANK OF AMERICA
2018 - 2022
Lead over the Rewards portfolio on the Wealth, Investments & Retirements XD team. Guiding strategy, research, end-to-end design and delivery on products touching consumer, retail, small business and Merrill clients.
LEAD UX PRODUCTION DESIGNER – LOWE'S
2016 - 2018
Lead of Lowe’s largest team of designers, Promotions & Marketing, managed art direction and UX for events and omni-channel campaigns. Contributed to design on eCommerce & Merchandising teams.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR – ART INSTITUTE
2016 - 2018
Professor of Digital Film & Video Production courses for all levels. Created syllabi, video projects and taught a combination of technical studio skills with theory and lecture around film.
FREELANCE DESIGNER – SMITHSONIAN
2017 - 2018
Concept and design for exhibition publication for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
DESIGNER – DUKE UNIVERSITY
Recognitions
2014 - 2016
Designer for web design, print media and video campaigns. Produced promotional media and installation work for the Powerplant Gallery.
WINNER, INNOVATE FOR IMPACT
Bank of America | 2021
Cradles to Crayons Design Hackathon
WEB REDESIGN OF THE YEAR
Lowes.com | 2017
Internet Retailer Excellence Awards
ARTIST RESIDENCY
Milkwood International | 2016
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1st PRIZE, "WHAT IS GOOD ART?"
Duke University | 2016
The Kenan Institute for Ethics