I am a designer based in San Diego, California where I am currently working at Altec Lansing. As a post-graduate intern at Altec, I am working to restore and evolve a classic brand heritage through industrial design. I began my design career as a post-graduate intern with Rocketship, Inc. in Provo, UT, working on outdoor, consumer electronics, and housewares products
Originally from Oregon, I went to school at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT and graduated with a BFA in Industrial Design. While in school, I directly collaborated as a student designer with engineers, CEOs, and designers at Logitech, Icon Fitness, and WiLife on sponsored projects. I also interned with BD Medical and did consulting work with local companies such as HandStands, Applecore, and Snow Lizard.
I seek to design ordinary things. The word 'ordinary' sometimes has negative connotations, but to me, it has great positive value and significance. Only after a someone trusts a new product or brand is it elevated to 'ordinary' status through everyday use. Something only retains ordinary status by delivering on its promise of improved productivity, enjoyment, and quality. Ordinary things forge brand loyalty, sustainable consumption, and are accessible to everyone.
My life experiences and acquaintances in a variety of cultures, contexts, and locations have only broadened my understanding of the ordinary. I strive to create lasting products and brands that make a positive contribution to the world, however small it may be.
In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, racquetball and other sports, dabbling in digital painting, and trying to resurrect dormant jazz and classical piano skills. Most of all, I love spending time with my wife and daughter.