People often ask why I became a graphic designer. I once heard someone say, “Don’t become an artist unless you can’t imagine doing anything else,” and that stuck with me. As a kid, I never had an answer to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”—until a sixth-grade field trip to an ad agency, where I met a graphic designer for the first time. From that moment on, I knew it was the only job I could see myself doing happily for the rest of my life.

I earned a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Arkansas, where I interned with a range of companies—from global ad agencies to outdoor lifestyle brands. These experiences helped me pinpoint what type of projects I enjoy most: branding, packaging and merchandise.

Since college, I’ve been shaping brands and visualizing ideas through design as an Art Director. I’ve partnered with over 40 clients to help them achieve their business goals while doing what I love most every day—creating!