I’ll let you in on a secret: I was a writer before I was a designer. Somewhere along the way, the latter took over, but the two never stopped borrowing from each other. Today, I think about brands through both lenses. Sometimes that means writing a manifesto. Most of the time, it's designing the page it lives on. More often than not, it's a little of both.

I got my start on a tiny design team at one of D.C.'s top ad agencies. Since then, I've mostly worked with small studios, which means I've worn a lot of hats—art director, UX designer, mural designer, brand guide builder, imposter-syndrome illustrator, tagline generator, and the occasional "How did I end up doing this?" person.

Today, I’m working at Grip, where I’m building identity systems, websites, menu designs, digital experiences and all the joyful little details that come with brand building.

When I'm not working, you can find me at a book swap party or spoiling my Havanese. I'm obsessed with type texture, can't resist a dog-friendly patio, and have an embarrassing number of restaurants saved in my Maps (in many cities, everywhere).

Fun fact about me…

A bookworm at heart, I love designing and writing books for my family and friends. My favorite is 50 States, 50 Baits — a Christmas gift I made for my other half, Keiper, whose goal is to catch a fish in every state.