I do not set out to create artwork, but instead to communicate a point. I am always observing the world to find a message in the chaos, so I am constantly thinking about different ideas. Sometimes they blossom into more detailed and in-depth concepts, but some just stay in my mind. I originally thought I was going to go into stage management for theater, but through school, my love for art, and computers; I began to combine the things I love and the result was graphic design. As a graphic designer, my style is flexible to best fit the needs of my client. I get my inspiration from the world around me. Sometimes it is simply how the light is reflecting off of a window or how a certain building was designed. Other times I see the work of a certain artist and truly connect with their work. The works of designer Chip Kidd have inspired me to become the designer I am today because of his block text and simple illustrations that create designs that are simple and to the point yet complex in their meaning. On the other hand, he also takes complex ideas and makes designs that look completely different from the rest of his work.
While I use a variety of different materials and mediums in each project, my methodology is consistent. Everything starts out with sketches and rough concept designs. From here the subject and client determine the finished materials. Each design project includes multiple pieces, that often span a range of media, grouped around a specific theme. When doing research and production, new areas of interest arise and always lead to new bodies of work. My work tends to be focused on topics of importance to me: religion, Greek Life, theater, and philanthropy. Through my work in these areas of interest, I have the opportunity to design works not only for print but for apparel as well.