Creative Director sweating in Phoenix since '90.
Creative Director sweating in Phoenix since '90.
I help brands explore the boundaries of significant ideas that bring vision and purpose to life through recreation.
Office of Recreation
is a state of mind.
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It’s the place I go where creativity takes shape and is the moniker that I operate my freelance work under.
Where exploration leads to strategy, and strategy leads to something that matters.
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Whether it be the complexity of nature, the simplicity of great branding, the functionality of a pen, or the timeless style of mid-century modern architecture, I draw inspiration from all around me. My choices are usually rooted in relevance. Grounded in research, cultural context, and the history that gives an idea its weight—helping to draw a through line from concept to campaign, mixed with a touch of ideas from dreams, long drives, and the unknown.
but you remember how it felt.
Design isn’t always noticed
Good design can appear invisible—
so what matters becomes inevitable.
– A nod to Dieter Rams’ philosophy
Featured projects
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![1 Hour Phono]()
1 Hour Phono
Connecting artists & fans through nostalgic moments
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![NBC]()
NBC
An Emmy campaign written for NBC’s unforgettable era
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![Mateo Goods]()
Mateo Goods
Field Office Wonderment R&D
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![John Wick]()
John Wick
Chapter 3 - Parabellum
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![Showit]()
Showit
Cultivating the creativity that exists in every person
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![Devereux Golf]()
Devereux Golf
From tradition to movement: Art Direction supporting Devereux’s vision for a more accessible and inclusive game
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![Cloth & Flame]()
Cloth & Flame
Extraordinary events wherever they can be imagined
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![Branded Bills]()
Branded Bills
Connecting people to their experiences
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![Pueblo Life]()
Pueblo Life
Rooted in community, growing with purpose
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![Caskborn]()
Caskborn
Where whiskey meets self-care
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![Katlin Supply Co.]()
Katlin Supply Co.
Natural goods for the body, made for mindful people
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![Mikata]()
Mikata
The Black & White Sessions
Recreation in practice
Profile →
A closer look at the person behind the work and how I approach my practice. The principles that guide my process help shape the brands I build and influence how I serve my partners best.
Music →
Something that's near and dear to my heart is the music that my project partner and I have distilled several aspects of ourselves into through over a decade of friendship. Listen to Mikata.
My work with the following companies has taken many forms—consultation, direction, branding initiatives, and broader multidisciplinary support. I’ve also founded and operated several ventures.
Collaborative roster
Fortune 500
Apple
Disney
Coca-Cola
Target
Uber
Marriott International
Harley-Davidson
Hallmark Channel
Ingram Micro
First American Title
Notable
NBC
Lionsgate | John Wick 3
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
TEDx
Horst Schulze
Biola University
Hat Club
Scott Conant | Mora Italian
Craig Groeschel
MistoBox
Let’s make something meaningful together.
To answer the burning question, yes, we drift the forklift in circles.
Video from a passion project with good friend, Lawrence Jarvey, Co-Founder of Provision Coffee.
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Have an idea for a project in mind?
You don't need to have it all figured out. Tell me a little about what you're working on, and we'll work together to explore the right direction, uncover opportunities, and determine solutions for your goals.
Let’s schedule a call to discuss and coordinate next steps 🎉
Worth mentioning
Primary focus
• Brand clarity
• Creative direction
• Systems that scale
• Stories that stay with you
Creative ventures
• Caskborn – Whiskey-infused beard oil
• Mikata – Post-rock outfit
• Holdswell – Brand & film studio (12/18-1/26)
• Katlin Supply Co. – Nat. soap shop (1/21-5/25)
Local friends
• Showit
• Provision Coffee + Driftwood Coffee Co.
• Strap Photo Club + Film Lab
• Pueblo
• Boho Camper Vans
• Tally Flags
• Things Unseen
Notable recognitions
• GD USA – 2 Amer. Graphic Design Awards
• ADDYs – Silver ADDY Award
• Creativity Int'l Awards – 2 Gold, 42nd Annual
