Beneath my grandfather's large box of pens and markers lie a collection of found objects: gears, gaskets, washers, widgets, compasses, rulers, spirograph wheels, stacks of paper.

He meticulously plotted out points on pieces of paper—sometimes graph paper, sometimes scrap—and formed beautiful and intricate patterns with nothing more than these objects and his imagination.

I was every bit as inspired by the process in which the designs were created as I was with the finished piece. Although my time with him was very limited (he passed away in 1985), I learned how to be resourceful and observant from him.

I am constantly taking in my surroundings and trying to bridge
the gap between strong conceptual design and aesthetically
pleasing patterns. You are welcome to click further to view my portfolio to observe my metamorphosis as a designer/art director.