Significant Highlights

This page sticks to the macro level, while the good stuff is password protected under the dropdown menu.

Operationalizing Design Excellence

While others have built off the scaffolding I helped create, the Design Excellence program at Amazon evolved from an ambitious network of energetic volunteers to a fully staffed cost-center for developing talent, nurturing the design discipline, and fostering community for around 5,000 designers and creatives.

A Tiger Team for the Ages

A brief showcase of work from the teams I assembled and directed in Amazon's Devices Design Group. 3 UXers, 1 Art Director, 2 Visual Designers, 1 Motion Designer, and a Producer supporting many product verticals. There's a rich story behind each of these vignettes.

Archives from the Early Days

Check out my website from the mid aughts. Some day, I'm sure, I'll pick some highlights to modernize but I believe a lot of the game screens hold up, even today.

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Game Stuff

I've shipped over 50 games and been part of countless prototypes and pitches. Over the last four years in Amazon Games I've driven a mobile focused UX team, helped New World migrate a PC game to console, and directed UX for bleeding-edge AI-centric game concepts.