Hello, I’m Shawn.
As an experienced design lead, I bring a comprehensive skill set that I shaped over 25 years of working with innovative design agencies, early-stage startups, technology-based companies, and nonprofit organizations. I specialize in the craft, strategic planning, and collaboration that goes into creating value and meaningful experiences.
Skills
End-to-End, Full-Stack Design: Lead designer on many engineering-centric teams, continuously balancing hands-on work with long-term vision and planning—a career in creating visually compelling designs and prototypes across mediums and industries.
Designing for emerging technologies: Forefront in web, mobile, and app design. Explored virtual reality as a tool for educators looking for innovative learning approaches. Now, interested in how AI can integrate with and improve design processes and products.
Strategic Planning and Vision: Enjoy collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to set objectives and roadmaps and guide discovery, design, and development with a long-term perspective.
Collaborative Expertise: History of working effectively with cross-functional teams to improve collaboration, process, and user experience. Have also worked with educators, filmmakers, photographers, and writers to create stories and lessons for a global audience.
Navigating complexity and ambiguity: Comfortable working in chaotic and fast-paced environments and refining goals in response to shifting contexts and requirements. Experience interpreting and respecting cross-cultural nuances for global audiences.
Beyond work, I am an avid maker, learner, and explorer. Whether learning a new recipe, playing with the latest technology, or testing my endurance on the trails and waves of West Marin, I’m always engaged in experiences that nourish my creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Get in touch for inquiries or collaborative opportunities.