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: Winner in 6 Categories; Finalist in 18 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”
