Education
- M.F.A., Kent State University, 2012. Visual Communication Design – Summa Cum Laude
- B.A., Grove City College, 2008. Philosophy – Magna Cum Laude
- Affiliations
- AIGA: The Professional Association for Design
- Redeemer Church, PCA
- Kent Area Chamber of Commerce
Areas of Expertise
- Visual Communication Design
- Design Thinking and Process
- Web Design
- Design Research
- Traditional Printing Processes
- Branding
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Courses Taught
- Intro to Visual Communication Design
- Intro to Design Thinking
- Design Software Tools
- Visual Communication Design I
- Visual Communication Design II
- Interactive Design and User Experience
- Printmaking
Selected Publications
- The American Craftsman: A Contemporary Revival
Professional Experience
- Rust Vally Design, Partner and Creative Director (2011–current)
- Kent State University, Part Time Instructor (2010–2012)
Hobbies/Interests
- Furniture and Architecture
- Gardening
- Small Business Development
- Barbecue
You may be surprised to know
I own, maintain, and run multiple letterpresses from the 1800s.