About Us
An Organic Approach to Design
My clients have unique visions and distinct philosophies for how they run their business. They want communications that reflect their ethos, whether it’s a business card hand-printed by a lithographer, a brochure that unfolds like origami, or floor to ceiling signage that leaves passersby feeling welcome and safe.
It’s the little things—the feel of the paper, the simplicity of design, capturing a gesture with a clean line—that speaks volumes.
From tailored messaging and poignant advertising to eye-catching packaging and publications, my process begins by listening to the client. Hearing the words they use to describe themselves and their needs underscores every aspect of my work.
In the early conceptual stage of design, I often sketch out projects freehand. This organic style of drafting ideas, which I started in college back when graphic designers did things by hand, I believe is intrinsic to developing fresh solutions that honor the unique qualities of each project.
Clients come first; deadlines are paramount. I will never promise something I can’t deliver. I have built my company on individual service, communication, and trust.
Individual Service
Communication
Trust
Guiding Principles
I’m a Colorado native with 35 years’ experience creating corporate communications and identity branding. Some of my favorite projects have been the most perplexing because they call for intricate designs and unusual materials and construction. Many clients have come to me for help visualizing solutions to problems that require spatial thinking and three-dimensional answers.
A guiding principle in my work and life can be summed up in the Japanese term, Sekkei, meaning “vision, design, realize.” I see this as taking a hands-on approach to all facets of a project. In so doing, I have, over the years, assembled an extensive network of reliable fellow craftspeople, printers, and presses that I collaborate with to carry projects to fruition.
Some of my corporate clients include Nordstrom’s, Kaiser Permanente, and Arrow Electronics, as well as many national art exhibitions, fine artists, and independent book publishers.
Vision
Design
Realize
Out of the Office
When not working, you can find me casting flies on a roiling river, or out on a golf course trying to lower my handicap, or hopelessly attempting to teach my wife’s cat some manners.
Education
Metropolitan State College 1982-83
CIA – Colorado Institute of Art 1983-1985
Employment
1985-1986 Close Communications / Graphic Designer
1987-1993 Heinrich Marketing / Graphic Designer, Art Director
1994-1997 Freelance Graphic Designer
1998-2005 ARTComm Marketing Agency / Partner
2006-Present Freelance Graphic Designer
