Not every problem can be solved with pixels. Not every solution comes in a form of software.
Product designer must be able to see a bigger picture and architect solutions in whatever shape or form necessary to satisfy the needs of target customers — without bias or creative ego, and these solutions must be measured against business needs, competitive landscapes, and technical limitations.
To deliver such solutions, we must possess innate understanding of target customers; communicate our ideas effectively to recruit exceptional talents, gather necessary resources, and win the support of peers; appreciate the importance of business matters and effective product management methodologies as much as intricacy of great designs; be comfortable with unknowns and uncertainties; and strive for perfection but be willing to make mistakes and learn from them rather than suffer the consequences of indecisions.
For me, this is not just a theory, but a reality I’ve been living and breathing for the last 12 years. If you are interested in learning more about my experiences, please feel free to reach out to me.
Awards & Recognitions
The Top 75 Designers in Tech by Business Insider, 2013
Ranked 51st
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Innovation by Design by Fast Company, 2016
Finalist for Experimental & Honorable Mention for Apps
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German Design Award, 2018
Winner in App category
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Amazon WebDevCon Speaker, 2018
Reality is an illusion
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Webby, 2017
Honoree in Experimental & Innovation category
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SXSW Panel Speaker, 2016
Reality is an illusion
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Utility Patent (Pending)
Organic Information Structure / US 14/623,215
SXSW Panel Speaker, 2014
The Next Mobile Experience
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TEDxSMU Finalist, AIGA, and Big Design, 2013
Invited to talk about future of mobile design and interactions
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ADDYS (2 Golds), 2010
Starbucks Doubleshot Energy + Coffee promo site
AMP Tea & Lemonade promo site
ADDYS (1 Silver), 2010
Starbucks Doubleshot Energy + Coffee promo game
American Advertising Federation – Most Promising Minority Student Award, 2006
51 students were chosen from the universities around the U.S.
What do I do for fun?
Wolf Girl Next Door
A new comic series my wife and I just started working on together. It's pretty awesome. Why? Because it is.
Some Fucking Quotes
It's where I screw with popular quotes or come up with my own and share it with my 100K+ fans.
Sleepwalking Baby
My doodle series on Facebook. It has 200+ followers, but it's on hold at the moment due to my workload.