Pages, covers and the brands that print on them
Designer, editor and creative director across editorial, brand and craft-led commercial work.
Mostly print, some screen
I grew up around books and magazines, so the first designers I noticed were art directors: the people quietly deciding how a long piece of writing should feel in your hands.
That's still how I work. I lead editorial redesigns, build brand systems for hospitality and lifestyle brands, and now and then write about craft. I'm happiest when a project has a clear idea and room to make it feel considered.
I'm based in New York, NY and work with clients near and far. I keep the number of projects small, on purpose, so each one gets real attention.
The path so far
Now
Independent designer & editor
Editorial redesigns, brand systems and creative direction for publications and small brands.
Before
Creative director
Led covers, front-of-book and long-read templates for an independent travel and long-form publication.
Earlier
Senior designer
Designed issues and refreshed the print system for a lifestyle quarterly.
Where it started
Freelance designer
Editorial layouts, book covers and identity work for independent studios.
What I do
Editorial design
Cover systems, feature layouts, type and art direction for monthly and quarterly publications.
Brand identity
Wordmarks, guidelines and print systems for hospitality and lifestyle brands, each with a voice of its own.
Art direction
Briefing photographers and illustrators, scouting locations and making sure the tone lands on the day.
Writing & editing
Long-form editing, copywriting and the occasional essay on making careful things.
Good design should feel like it was always there. My job is to find the shape a piece of work already wants, then get out of its way.