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hi, I’m brian.

I'm a 360-degree creative, UX leader and designer. Whether acting as the head of in-house or external teams, a client’s “secret weapon,” or as an individual contributor providing hands-on design, I combine empathy with a passion for problem-solving, collaborating to ideate, tell powerful stories, build products, brands, and experiences, winning the hearts and minds of very diverse audiences.

Relationships are at the center of my work—I believe the process matters as much as the outcome. I prefer forward-thinking approaches that rely on both technology and empathy to solve real-world problems.

I’m able to assimilate into any phase of the project lifecycle and hit the ground running. On the pulse of current trends, together we will bravely explore what’s next for your brand and any current business challenges.


clients as creative/
design director include:

Google
Softbank Vision Fund
American Greetings
CNN
Macy’s
McKinsey
Nordstrom
Microsoft
MSNBC
The New York Times
Nike
PCA SKIN
Procter & Gamble
Figma

 

and these are some Selected recognitions:

  • Peabody Award for Excellence in Journalism

  • Gold Award, Website of the Year, Society of Publication Designers

  • 2023 Content Marketing Awards: Gold Award in 6 Categories; Finalist in 19 Categories

  • Edward R. Murrow Award (2x), Best Website (cnn.com)

  • 10 Webby Awards

  • American Advertising Federation (AAF), Featured speaker: “Brand Bravery in the Digital Age”

  • Institute of Design at Stanford (“The D School”), Featured panelist “Re-designing Journalism”


CREATIVITY, APPLIED. Whether building a brand from the ground up, guiding design evolution beyond the tried-and-true, or providing the thought leadership to build a bridge from idea to reality, we will collaborate to create your future.