Play
The other half of how I work. I throw pottery, shoot film, build furniture, and race downhill skateboards. Each one teaches me something that I try to take back into my design work.
Ceramics
Clay is honest. You feel every decision about form, wall thickness, and weight… but the kiln gets the final word.
I have been throwing clay for about 7 years now. I love to make functional pieces that get integrated into people’s everyday lives. My intent is to mix precision and structure with beauty.
Photography
I shoot on film, which means every frame costs something.
I shoot on a Canon A-1 and typically use Kodak Portra 400 film. I enjoy bringing new life into the colors and textures of the world around me.
Woodworking
Wood moves, grain has opinions, and joinery leaves nowhere to hide a shortcut.
The thing I love about working with wood is how much it teaches you to understand the project fully before you even make your first cut. Everything needs to be planned and intentional.
Skateboarding
Filming, editing, and making graphics for skate videos is the reason I’m a designer today.
There is a lot of precision required for skating 50mph down a road with live traffic, but within that framework of skill, skating allows so much freedom and expression for how you get down with the lines you take and the style you bring.
