Selected Projects

Exploration and visualization concepts for displaying on-site digital menus. The plan was to offer a myriad of templates that were presented on brand based on each clients’ settings, and were as easily managed as their web and print menus.

Part of a presentation given at our company kickoff in 2021. A storytelling journey from the perspective of 3 very different guests.

Early concept for building social ads, launching, and monitoring performance

I collaborated with my brother (swingfromtherafters.com) on a full site redesign for Monday Night Brewing. We provided UI design and interaction design, based on their provided user research and requirements. The final delivery was a working prototype in Adobe XD that would be used by developers working to build the final site.

Redesign concepts developed during my early days as UX Lead at Popmenu. This is a small selection of screenshots showing some of the primary tools and functions of the platform: reporting and guidance, menu management, asset creation, and communication.

CINC’s Mid-market CRM platform was an exploration and discovery project aimed at designing a solution to meet the specific needs of smaller agencies and single agents.

Appointments Inc. was a division of CINC and provided an initial contact and follow-up service to registered clients. The software helped the client service team keep track of who they were calling for, who they were speaking to, and provided relevant snapshot info to help them connect agents with buyers and sellers.

OpenHouses provided agents with a solution to capture and engage potential buyers while they were on site for an inspection.

Project concepts developed during my time at CINC, from 2012-2017. CINC's Product team wanted to explore a more collaborative home search experience that went beyond what was available at the time, as well as explore a national platform for search. Houses.net was initially an experimental playground to test out some of this functionality before rolling it to our localized client sites.

During my tenure at CINC this project was, by far, the largest and most continuous. The CRM is CINC's core product for real estate agents and brokers and provides a full suite of tools to help them manage their business. The solution includes Lead monitoring and reporting, Team monitoring, Site content management, and extensive communication tools. Each agent also had a custom, localized consumer experience for their market, which helped them to better connect with potential buyers and sellers. It also served as the portal for gathering data on consumer behavior and preferences.

My first real steps into the world of UI design began in 2005-06 in Melbourne, Australia. I was lucky enough to find a place in a small web agency that was doing some innovative and solid work for the time. Designing for the web in the mid-2000's included many constraints that seem foreign in the modern world. But we had an amazing team: one project manager, one information architect, one developer, and myself. The way we worked together is now described as a cross-functional team. These were some of the best days of my career and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity. Working on various sites — large and small — for a wide range of clients gave me a solid foundation and allowed me to better understand a project in its entirety: the business side, the client's needs, the constraints, hazards, and the power of true collaboration. These are just a few samples of projects we worked on from 2006-2011.

These sketches and the final presentation were created for a Basics of Interior Space Design course, completed in December 2022, through The New School, Parsons School of Design. Drawing with charcoal pencils and drafting tools took me way back to high school drafting class! Eternal thanks to my teacher back then, Don Keil, for the amazing mentorship and instruction. These aren’t perfect but a fun exercise for sure!

We recently moved into a 1970's Contemporary home and wanted to keep much of the original character while adding some stylized elements. The stairway had an awkward handrail so we decided to replace it with this wood slat screen. The frame is made from walnut hardwood and the slats are actually cedar. I designed it so that if there was ever an issue with a single slat it could be replaced without dismantling the whole screen. It was a fun project and I learned a lot in the process

A small bowl in acacia, turned on the lathe. 5 in x 2.5 in

My original plan was to cut the wooden frame lines on the Glowforge and create a frame for stained glass. I realized that I could re-use the cutout shapes and create something a bit more versatile. By using the cutouts on the reverse side of a wooden panel, I was able to create a reversible and multi-directional piece that can be presented as the owner sees fit. This example is a prototype made with 1/8 inch plywood. This is the simplest of color schemes, utilizing the contrast of black (painted with India Ink) and natural woodgrain. I am keen to explore other wood types and colors going forward. Material: Birch Plywood; Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.5 inch

First experiment with these mini environment dioramas. Made this one for mom this past Christmas since she loves the outdoors. The box was cut on the Glowforge. After assembly, i tried out various placements of printed files and physical objects, along with a mirror to give the illusion of depth. Pretty happy with it and hope to do more of these in the future.

One of my dad's bluebird houses was falling apart so i decided to have a go at creating a new one for him. The sides and bottom are made from a single piece of cedar fence panel. The top is removable and is made from a solid piece of oak with a lathe-turned pine nob. I used milk paint for the front and beeswax to seal it. I did a bit of research to make sure i created a space ideal for the birds that would inhabit it, most likely bluebirds and wrens. Height: 10 in, Outer width: 6.5 in, Inner floorspace: 5x5 in Fun project, and i am looking forward to exploring more intricate birdhouse designs in the future.

I've only been experimenting with the lathe for a short time, but I am hooked. So therapeutic! This was one of the first bowls I felt really good about. Still not perfect but it was a blast to turn. Made from a solid cherry blank, 7 inch diameter, 3.5 inch height.

This was my first pen turned on the lathe. Learned a lot in the process and was happy overall with how it turned out. Lacewood is not expensive wood but has some amazing grain and texture. The pen kit is "European Style", from Woodcraft. I varied the shape a bit as an experiment.

I'm fascinated by chair design. What makes a chair timeless? This was an exercise to explore structure, function, and style considerations. The chair is named in honor of the street my wife and I bought our first house on. The house was built in 1920 and we did a major renovation, modernising it, but also keeping much of the original character (I'll post that as another project one day).

Utilizing my System-32 grid process, I wanted to experiment with creating a 24x36 inch minimalist poster concept for a classical music series. Started off with a couple of examples but plan to add more as I go. The markings in the content area mimic rhythmic elements of the works described and are a nice contrast the the geometric structure.

The aim was to create a full alphabet from basic shapes: square, rectangle, circle, union of square and quarter-circle, union of half-square and half circle

A tribute to the queen of gospel, and the First Lady of rock n roll. She was turning out sizzling electric guitar solos way before the dudes that often get credit for the sound. Pure badass.

Popmenu is a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company dedicated to continually developing technology solutions to support independent restaurant owners. These illustrations were a simplified visualization of key features of our platform and marked the general direction we were heading with further updates and interface changes.

A social impact investment in redevelopment of an historic property in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood, in partnership with Good Places. Format: 8.5 x 11 in — Print and PDF

Since my early days working for a newspaper, I've been obsessed with grids, proportion, and trying to find a magic formula for solving layout challenges quickly. The past twenty years have been full of experimentation, deconstruction, failure, and revision. While I will never say I've settled on the perfect approach (is there one?), I have learned much in the process. The works of two designers—Josef Müller-Brockmann and Le Corbusier—have been great sources of insight and inspiration, which I continue to study and learn from. I'm no authority on the works of either, and certainly don't claim any special insight. Ultimately, I'm just a tinkerer, and I will do any amount of work necessary to save me time in the future!

Over the course of my career, I've had the opportunity to create a few brand marks, logos, and icons for a wide variety of clients—from independent artists to larger organizations. It's always been an honor, and while I don't consider this my primary skill, I'm fairly happy with how some of them turned out. The examples below are just a few of the explorations I've done over the years. Some of these were final version and others were alternates that I personally preferred.

The aim was to create a full alphabet from basic shapes: square, rectangle, circle, union of square and quarter-circle, union of half-square and half circle

Since my early days working for a newspaper, I've been obsessed with grids, proportion, and trying to find a magic formula for solving layout challenges quickly. The past twenty years have been full of experimentation, deconstruction, failure, and revision. While I will never say I've settled on the perfect approach (is there one?), I have learned much in the process. The works of two designers—Josef Müller-Brockmann and Le Corbusier—have been great sources of insight and inspiration, which I continue to study and learn from. I'm no authority on the works of either, and certainly don't claim any special insight. Ultimately, I'm just a tinkerer, and I will do any amount of work necessary to save me time in the future!