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I am a graphic designer, teacher and artist. I've been teaching at the Academy of Art University, in San Francisco for over 6 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Fine Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz. My fine art has been exhibited in solo and group shows in the San Francisco bay area.

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Design background

I got my design career started as an interactive designer at Primo Angeli Inc. in San Francisco, where I designed and maintained the Primo Angeli Inc. web site from 1996-1998. I was also involved in design for interactive projects such as CD-ROMs, online presentations and websites. In the late 1990s, I left to become a freelance designer. From 1998-2001, I had a three-person interactive design studio in downtown San Francisco. My small firm designed corporate identity, promotional materials, and web sites for clients including Real Skateboards, Future Farmer Recordings, and Baywell Technologies.

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Teaching

I currently teach at the Academy of Art University (San Francisco, California), in the Graduate Web Design/New Media department. I teach a number of studio classes including Typography for Digital Masters, Topics in Motion Graphics, and Interactive Infographics. I also teach design workshops, a group directed study class for visual design, and advise students in independent study. I am a committee member for midpoint and final thesis reviews, and have spoken on teaching panels for AAU educational seminars in 2007 and 2008.

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Overcoming RSI

In 1999, I developed a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) directly related to overuse of the computer. Because of this injury, I had to step away from art and design for a period of time after 2001. After many cycles of recovery and re-injury, I have learned to modify my work habits in order to maintain my health. Voice-activated software for e-mail, and ergonomic modifications to my work set up, have allowed me to continue my career as an artist and designer.

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