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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.

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.

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.