Hi, I’m Dave.

I’m a Seattle-based creative leader and maker who helps organizations navigate complexity and create clarity through digital transformations, design systems, and storytelling.

I have partnered with brands including Alaska Airlines, Champion, General Motors, Sylvania, T-Mobile, and Under Armour to transform complex products, services, and ecosystems into experiences people can understand and use with confidence. My work spans ecommerce, content-rich platforms, and product stories, where success depends on balancing strategic thinking with attention to detail. I believe the best design happens when craft, consistency, and business goals intersect.

Alongside my creative practice, I am a Visiting Faculty member in the Graphic Design MFA program at Vermont College of Fine Arts, where I guide graduate students through their research and professional growth. I write and lecture on graphic design and its cultural impact; my book chapter “Identities in Motion: Logo Introductions as Brand-Building Narratives” appeared in The Theory and Practice of Motion Design (Routledge, 2018). Other published works include contributions to the design journal Slanted, the Bloomsbury Design Library, and Ilene Strizver’s Type Rules! The Designer’s Guide to Professional Typography.

My work has been recognized by Type Directors Club, the Seattle ADDY Awards, Print Design Awards, and the Seattle Show, among others.

I hold an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the University of Washington and a BFA from the University of Utah. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting all genres of vinyl and exploring the Northwest with my family.