Stories + Insights
Several years ago, I was at a HOW Design Conference in Chicago when one of my mentors turned to me and said:
"You need to stop sitting at these conferences
and start speaking at them."
Since that night, I've made it a point to share, speak, and teach. Consider this a sandbox for me to periodically share a peek into miscellaneous experiences and insights from 20+ years in the creative business.
Talking the Big Leagues with The Creative Rising Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Blake Howard from The Creative Rising Podcast about my career path and how I tackle the product and process of creating highly-visible design for professional sports teams and leagues..
Creatively Recharging in China
As creative professionals, I believe it is imperative to our development to wipe our palette of the routine of our day to day work lives, get outside our comfort zones, unplug, and open ourselves to be influenced and inspired by something, someone, and somewhere new. My recent photo expedition to China trip lived up to all of my expectations.
Hey Mom, I’m a Hall of Famer!
On May 23, 2019 I was humbly inducted into the 10th annual Full Sail Center for the Media Arts Hall of Fame class.
Faces From The Sidelines
I'm drawn to the contrast of humanizing our players to compliment the typical sports photograph where we immortalize the athlete. When you strip away the uniforms, the physique, and athletic movements, you are left with the center of emotion; the face, which allows us to connect in an authentic and relatable manner.
Creative Mornings ATL: The Game Behind the Game
I was recently honored to be a guest at Creative Mornings ATL, joined by colleague and friend Skate Noftsigner, Sr Director of Marketing for Atlanta United as we talked about the success of Atlanta United and the differences in marketing and creative for two of the cities professional sports teams.
Creatively Recharging in Cuba
Creativity on demand can be taxing, and when there is no downtime, we often find ourselves looking for inspiration in the same familiar places. Visiting the same sites and following the same social accounts. But as creatives, it is essential that we continue to push ourselves and let new experiences inspire us.
Documenting Falcons 1st Round Draft Pick: Jake Matthews
We followed Jake Matthews from the second he stepped off the stage, through the back hallways of the historic Radio City Music Hall
Mercedes-Benz Stadium logo recognized as 1 of 13 best stadium logos in the world
Our team was honored to share our process with writer Tim Newcomb for his recent article When Stadium Design Bleeds Into Logo Design, which explores when creative teams and agencies leverage the stadium's unique architecture to develop the identity system for the venue.
Documenting Tony Gonzalez's Final NFL Game
On Dec. 29, 2013, a historic and prolific football career came to a close. Tony Gonzalez took the field for one final time From the moment he set foot in the Georgia Dome gold parking deck to the time he walked out, with his illustrious football career behind him, I was there with unprecedented access.