I’ve always been drawn to new tools for self-expression, a curiosity that’s taken me from glassblowing and woodworking to music, audio engineering, and ultimately UX design. In 2013, I earned a BA in Music (percussion and composition) from UNC Asheville and graduated with departmental distinction. Afterward, I spent several years composing and touring nationally, performing at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and SXSW.
In 2019, I transitioned into UX/UI design, developing websites and applications for nonprofits and small businesses. Early client projects ranged from UX research for a veterinary clinic to designing a TurboTax-style experience for apartment applications.
From 2021 to 2023, I pursued a master’s in Experience Design at Northeastern University, where I broadened my practice into service design, spatial experience, and emerging technology. My graduate work included designing a thematic urban trail system for the , researching human–robot collaboration in the seafood industry, and experimenting with how AR, VR, and wearable technologies can extend musical performance and composition.
Melodic percussion instruments, effects pedals, 500 series preamps, a recording desk, various noise-makers... it all gets used and occasionally sold. The percussion instruments and recording desk are my designs while the others are clones of popular equipment.
One of my first jobs in high school was working for a glassblowing shop near Little Five Points in Atlanta. Eventually, after I had enough experience, I was able to start using the studio to craft my own pieces. I considered making it a career path, but music ended up taking over all my time. These are a selection of some of my favorites.
