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My approach.

I partner with brands to create engaging experiences for their audiences. I've managed multi-disciplinary teams as well as worked hands-on. See Full Profile.

Creative Strategy

From integrated advertising campaigns to service design, I approach projects with strategic and creative thinking.

Design

I partner with clients to create big ideas and translate them into innovative digital experiences.

Technology

I seek to use the latest technologies to push the boundaries of user experience.

The work.

Puls

PULS

DESIGN | UX

Puls is a new wearable cuff that has standalone phone, messaging, photo and apps unlike other smartwatches. I was brought in to help the design team explore possible UI directions and codify some of the UX practices and methodologies.

VR Game

VR GAME

DESIGN | CONCEPTING

Part of a team tasked with exploring possibilities for a virtual reality Oculus Rift style game. Gameplay was intended to be open world Zelda type exploration. We concepted different levels based on previous Black Eyed Peas albums. Wireframe head: Ernst Weber.

Touch Tech

TOUCH TECH

DESIGN | CONCEPTING

Our team constantly explores potential new technologies for Will.i.am. In 2011, we developed concepts around using tactile objects to trigger interactive experiences that would promote Will’s brand in new, exciting ways. Co-design and concepting: Pasha Shapiro & Ernst Weber.

Album Concept

ALBUM CONCEPT

CONCEPTING

Will.i.am wanted to redefine what a record album could be in the 21st century. We developed product concepts and a roadmap to extend the device’s use. Co-Concept: Pasha Shapiro. Modeling: Ernst Weber.

Miley Music Video

MUSIC VIDEO

ART DIRECTION | DESIGN BOARDS

Will.i.am’s music video collaboration with Miley had 2 requirements - use Coke/Ecocycle colors (they were a sponsor) and make it cool. 115,000,000+ views later, we think we hit the right formula. Motion design: piratas.tv

Will.i.am App

WILL APP

DESIGN | CONCEPTING | DEVELOPMENT

We developed a prototype editorial app for Will to extend his fanbase reach. Using Mag+, the app could dynamic content, display video, web links and social feeds, all done rapidly and efficiently, concepts that would later be adapted into Will’s current website.

Tour Graphics

TOUR GRAPHICS

ART DIRECTION | DESIGN BOARDS

Will.i.am’s 2013 Europe Tour allowed us to explore motion design on a large canvas.
We developed several visual motifs to accompany various songs.

Virtuwell 2

VIRTUWELL 2

DESIGN

Health Partners wanted to explore possible update to their service using responsive design. We completed a visual study showing potential ways the service could be updated to work on multiple screens.

Willpower

WILLPOWER

DESIGN

The team developed several concepts for Will's 2nd solo album, based around his requested philosophical concepts of self realization and empowerment. Final robot image: Ernst Weber.

Virgin Mobile App

VIRGIN AMERICA

DESIGN | CONCEPTING

In 2010, Virgin America wanted to enter the mobile market. AKQA explored possible ways for the airline to replicate its unique flying experience through a digital app.CD: Jason Ring

The Baby Peas

BABY PEAS

DESIGN | CONCEPTING

Conceived as a pitch to Will.i.am for an animation series, the Baby Peas grew to become an integral part of the band’s 5th album, have starred in several shorts, 2 music videos, and 1 Superbowl ad. Co-concept: Pasha Shapiro, Dan Tamura. Models, principal animation and design: Ernst Weber.

Virtuwell

CREATIVE DIRECTION

AKQA helped Health Partners develop the first of its kind web application to help patients get treatment for simple ailments such as acne, ear infections and pink eye. I worked with a talented team to bring the year-long project to fruition. Role: ACD.

adidas Running

DESIGN | CREATIVE DIRECTION

Creative lead for winning creative concept for adidas Running site. As ACD and CD at Carat, I was responsible for managing the initial launch and subsequent annual redesigns. When launched, the site was briefly adidas' top e-commerce store.

adidas Women

DESIGN | CREATIVE DIRECTION

CD on website launch for women-focused product line. The design revolved around the concept of creating a virtual dressing room for women to try on different styles of clothing to create their custom workout outfit.