Designer, speaker, and educator in DC, specializing in UX and visual design for the web.

Washington, DC
Joined October 2012
So excited to be speaking @dcdesignweek this year with the awesome @alexording! Join us on Wed 10/19 as we share our experiences building sustainable freelance businesses. 10% discount on tickets: NETWORK10 dcdesignweek.org/event/not-j…
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Just finished You Should Write a Book from @theledu @redsesame. It was so funny, encouraging, and jam-packed with practical info about the publishing industry. Thanks for sharing so much knowledge!
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Join us at this year’s #DWDW Pop-Up Shop on Fri, Oct 8 from 6-10 pm @ Brookland Arts Walk (716 Monroe Street NE). We’re going to celebrate & uplift local artists and connect with friends from the #DMVcreative community. Come & meet the makers: dcdesignweek.org/events/dcdw…
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Did you hear? Tickets for #DCDW21 are on sale NOW!! Visit our new website for more info on this year’s week of events: dcdesignweek.org/events
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#DCDesignWeek2021 is here! This year we’re focusing on #Hyperlocal — highlighting the ever-growing design community in the DMV. Head over to the new #DCDW website for more information: buff.ly/3y3hr6O
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In case you missed it... Every day for 50 days I'm talking to a different information architect about how they do their work. We're using @ialenses to frame our conversations. The interviews have been fun and smart so I hope you'll join me on this journey. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Calling All DMV Makers! We’re excited to bring back the in-person Pop-Up Shop at this year’s #DCDesignWeek. Learn more & apply by Wed, September 1: buff.ly/3fMCdBs
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New summer swag is here! Want a shirt? Tell us what you or your team are doing with your design system this summer. We'll pick a few winners at random from the replies at the end of the week.
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#DCDW2021 is on the way & we want your help making DCDW better than ever before by pitching us your event ideas by June 11: dc.aiga.org/programs-initiat… Join us for an info session on May 13 and learn more: eventbrite.com/e/dc-design-w…
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Looking forward to hearing the U.S. News design team share their experience creating and maintaining a design system @WIAD_DC!
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Our Maker Directory is staying up through the holiday season for all your gifting needs. You can still buy limited edition #DCDW2020 posters via @cherryblossomhq until 10/2. And before it gets too cold, check out our self-guided events: dcdesignweek.org
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This was such an amazing team to work with! So grateful for their creativity, dedication, energy, and genuine care. 👏
WHAT. A. WEEK. 👏 Since March, our volunteer committee and @aigiadc board dedicated their time and talent to making #DCDW2020 the best it can be, and we're so grateful. They helped us go virtual and explored new ways to challenge our community to be more equitable. Thank you!!
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So excited that @dcdesignweek is featuring 5 limited-edition posters this year from 5 amazing up-and-coming artists. Check them out and get yours today through @CherryBlossomHQ dcdesignweek.org/maker/poste…
The @dcdesignweek Maker Directory is now live! Featuring SO MANY great local artists. dcdesignweek.org/maker/direc…
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Learn about the logistics of selling your art online at this @dcdesignweek panel!
Living in a digital world means we can challenge the good ol’ “starving artist” stereotype 👊Learn how you can turn your side hustle into a small business and get an inside look at how to run a digital shop during this panel moderated by @cherryblossomhq 👉bit.ly/2GRvAPv
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After an act of vandalism, @BusboysAndPoets started #PaintTheStoreFronts to support local creatives. Join BBP CEO and Founder CEO Andy Shallal and a panel of artists as they discuss the importance of art and helping communities heal. dcdesignweek.org/events/insi…
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#DCDW2020 is ready for you 👊 Get ready to snag your tickets tomorrow at 9AM. (psst @aigadc members — you can get your tickets now!)

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Applications for the DC Design Week Maker Directory are due Wed, 8/5!
DC Design Week is all about YOU ⚡️ From jewelry designers to illustrators to ceramicists and everyone in between, we want to feature your creative genius in our Maker Directory. Apply by 8/5

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Last call! Applications due TONIGHT⚡️ forms.gle/coDR12BQs3dGmUEWA
Time to break out the Wacom and watercolors 😎 We're commissioning up to 5 emerging artists to design a poster, which we'll print and sell alongside our merch on an online shop hosted by @CherryBlossomHQ. Apply by July 29th!

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