MAKE BETTER DESIGN
Coaching, Consulting, and Mentorship
Stuck? Been there.
Book some time with me, and let's talk about it - the first time is free, and each time after that is based on sliding scale that favors folks new to the industry.
Real craft, for real PEOPLE
Anti-AI, Pro-Worker. I've help over 500 designers learn to do the unparsable.
Structured Coaching
To improve your craft and your career, you need more feedback than “Damn, that’s crazy”.
Together, let’s make a plan that actually works.
Together, let’s make a plan that actually works.
Orient
We’ll work together to determine where you are as a designer or business
1
Plan
What are we working towards? Both personally, and in your career?
2
Execute
Together we’ll craft small, manageable steps to achieve your longterm vision.
3
Feedback
What’s the fun of homework if you’re not being graded? Yeah, I know - but it is necessary if you’re going to improve.
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A Name you can Trust!
If you want a super-professional coach that went to MIT and moonlights at Google, I don’t blame you! When I started out in my career, I wanted to be that person!
It took me at least a decade to realize that I would’ve hated working at a company that size; that my disappointing academic history didn’t prevent me from doing great work. I didn’t get to where I am by being the perfect candidate, and since then I’ve made it my mission to bust down the gates for everyone else whose teachers told them they would never amount to anything.
So - if you feel like you don’t fit the industry, that folks like you don’t belong at the table, let’s prove ‘em wrong!
I spent 10 years designing and developing for some pretty impressive brands. After that, I taught design and frontend development at General Assembly for 9 years - and aside from glowing reviews from my 531 students, I’ve earned a few other distinctions:
Distinguished Faculty
Recognized as one of the top 1% best instructors in GA’s history
UX Product Advisory Board Chair
Lead the development of global curriculum and instructional process
Speaker’s Bureau Founding Member
I regularly spoke at events for Google, Barkley OKRP, and judged Adobe’s 2019 Design Jam.
Still not convinced that I know what I’m doing?
That's fair. Here are some brands I've worked for:
Hired on as a consultant, I prevented some truly ridiculous design decisions from being made on their app. I can’t fix our healthcare system, but at least your grandma doesn’t have to wade through an AR experience to find her EOB.
Hell yeah Waste Management! Shout out to Chuck for trusting a young kid with such a huge brand - this was my big break into the industry. Helping to organize trash transport wasn’t as bad as it sounded, even if I’ll never forget those brand colors (#FFCC00 still appears in my dreams)
Hey, remember Angry Birds? Good times. I got to make the eComm site for the now-forgotten IP back when it was the game on the iOS store. I can still remember those ridiculous Halloween costumes . . .
Even though I’ve been sober since 2023, I still have fond memories of working on Bacardi and all their other brands like Grey Goose and Dewars. Every new campaign had a different personality and style, it really helped me expand my skillset in ways I wouldn’t have otherwise.
Alright, listen - are you in love with every client you worked for? I’m not going to lie and say I’ve never worked for companies that have questionable business practices. Maybe my experience can help you learn how to deal with yours.
As an avid gamer, it was amazing to work with Bioware, even if they did spoil the ending to Mass Effect 3 for me over a conference call :/
Pricing
I need money to live, but I’m not a monster. My sliding scale is designed to help the most vulnerable get the same help that your CEO can afford.
Early Career
$80/hr
I remember these days. What a fucking nightmare!
There is no amount of money that would be worth starting my career over from scratch - but for $80, I will help you start yours.
I spent 9 years working with students with as little or less experience than you - guaranteed. Even if you’re not sure where to start, I can help.
Early Career
$150/hr
You’ve made it!
. . . right?
. . . right?
Your first few jobs can feel more like a CW drama than a workplace. If you were hired to design, then why do you spend so much time . . . not designing?
I can’t fix your workplace, but I can help you find a way to grow with (or in spite of) it. Let’s plan some goals, talk through your options, and find a way to sprout your flower through that crack in the asphalt.
Mid-Senior
$200/hr
One day, you wake up and other designers are asking you what to do. But you still don’t know what you’re doing!
Imposter Syndrome doesn’t start going easier on you with experience, but I’m here to help you kick it’s lying ass. Being deep into your career also comes with existential question - am I doing good work? Would I be happier somewhere else? Come take some time out to talk through it with me.
Small Business
$200/hr
Not even sure how your website works? Know you need help, but not sure how to articulate it?
For almost 20 years, I’ve helped dozens of small businesses, non-profits, and startups answer these questions. Let’s sit down, answer some questions, and create a plan. I can probably even find you someone to do the work!
Fair Warning: I’m selective about the type of companies I consult with. Size and budget are not my biggest concern - but your must be working to actively make the world a better place.
Pick your focus -
One Price for everything!
Individuals!
- Portfolio Reviews
- Figma lessons
- Soft Skill development
- Goal Setting & Accountability
- Venting about your boss
- Scoping & Project Planning
- Job Search Support
Businesses!
- Technology Audit
- Creation Planning
- Staffing Consultation
- Industry connections
- Recommended Designer/Developer list
Free of Charge!
- Safe space to vent about your boss
- Encouragement and support
- Accountability and Guidance
- Jokes, Sarcasm where appropriate
- Personal horror stories guaranteed to make you feel better about your own job
- Taking your side no matter what dumb shit you just pulled
