I grew up in Lenexa, Kansas, in a big Irish Catholic family where hard work was expected and self-expression had to fight its own way out. Mine came through art.

That spark eventually took me to the UK, where I earned my BA degree in Graphic Design and spent five years working and traveling through Europe — learning that design isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about understanding who people are and what makes them tick.

Over the years, I’ve designed everything from junk mail (started at the bottom!) to trade-show walls the size of small houses. I’ve stayed up all night on press checks, directed photo shoots, and studied how people actually shop the packaging I designed. It’s all been an education in human behavior — how we connect, what draws us in, and what makes a brand feel alive.

I’m endlessly curious. I track trends in fashion, music, and culture, and I love seeing how they shape design and buying power. I’m equally fascinated by what’s next — especially the ways AI is reshaping creative work.

These portfolio samples share my story: decades of curiosity, craftsmanship, and real-world experience — built from the ground up, and always evolving.

I am so excited to see what comes next!