My Story
I grew up in Boise, Idaho. All I have ever wanted to do since I was old enough to hold a crayon is make art. Thankfully, I had a family who nurtured my artistic abilities as well as exposed me to the splendors of nature.
After graduating from Bishop Kelly High School, I came to the University of Idaho to study Graphic and Interface Design. I immediately fell in love with my chosen field. Design gave me the opportunity to create art with a purpose and apply my creative skills to communicating messages with meaning. Throughout college I became very interested in design's intersections with activism as I became involved in the environmental, peace, human rights, and animal rights movements. My outlook on life and commitment to sustainability informs much of my work as I strive to make a difference and change minds through communication and design.
I graduated from the University of Idaho in May 2005 with a BFA in Graphic & Interface Design. After completing an internship at a local non-profit I began working for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals as a web designer in September 2005. I am now an independent designer in the process of opening my own studio, and I still work with PETA as a contract web designer as well as taking on freelance projects. I am always looking for new clients who share my vision. I primarily work with small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals focused on issues I care about: the environment and sustainability, human and animal rights, peace, and progressive change.
I currently live on the beautiful Mendocino coast in Northern California with my partner, Seneca and our "fur-kids" Juneau, Niko, and Maya. My goals for the future include living as simply and sustainably as possible, starting a business that has a positive impact on the world, and finding a little chunk of wilderness where we can build a sustainable home, grow our own food, and produce our own renewable energy.
My Interests
Other than design, I love doing anything involving the outdoors: hiking, backpacking, camping, snowboarding, mountain biking, or just walking my dogs on the beach. I love organic gardening and grow a significant amount of the food we eat year-round. I enjoy reading, photography, blogging, crafting, music, and hula hooping. I am an activist involved in environmental, peace, human rights, animal rights, and other related movements, both through my design work and my participation in protests, demonstrations, and events. I also love to cook and experiment with new vegetarian recipes. When I manage to find spare time, I enjoy relaxing with family and friends, going to festivals, and traveling.
For more about me, visit my Facebook page, follow me on twitter, take a look at my photos on flickr, read about the adventures of Sen and I in our biofuel-powered VWs, check out what issues and news I'm concerned about on my unplug blog, or just explore my site!