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NOT HARDER.
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What I'm building
Hey, Good Game
Inspired by casual games, I cofounded a tiny game studio that builds and buys brainy games, for good.
We currently have nine games in our portfolio, and are looking to grow and acquire more in this space, advocating for indie game creators who have found success with their games.
I also co-host a podcast by the same name, interviewing game creators.
Approachable Design
Design is eating the world.
With the amount of areas design touches, creators no longer can rely on a designer to make smart design decisions for them.
Approachable Design educates solopreneurs, marketers, and PMs with design resources to better understand design, and create visually stunning brands that stand out (without always relying on a designer like me).
Your Design Partner
Since leading design for Best Buy's first native mobile checkout, to helping grow a startup into a mid-eight figure acquisition, I focus on helping businesses 10x their design investment.
From bar napkin sketches to million dollar brands, I'll help bring your idea to life.
How it started
20 years ago, I taught myself graphic design and built a website in exchange for a BMW.
The transmission failed in six short months, but my career drove for 20 years.
How it's going
After spending seven years focused on helping build a real estate tech startup into an eight figure acquisition, I'm now focused on making design approachable for non-designers.
I'm a designer, instructor, and writer helping teach design to the creatively curious. I have a mission to help thousands of creators and entrepreneurs stand out using their unique visual style.
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