professional experience

since fall 2012


the new programme

2012–present
founder and director of a design studio working exclusively on design for social change with locally-focused non-profits, community activists and self-initiated work. within this framework, one goal is to develop a sustainable, open-source, and replicable business model. another goal is to provide rich educational experiences for student collaborators, who form an integral part of the studio’s work.


freelance design and consulting

2012–present
various print and web projects with a specific focus on pro-bono work and clientele working in music, politics, non-profit, arts, or spiritual fields. 

2018
steve hebert – “patriots of pineland” film logo

2017
counteragency – founding, organizing, values clarification, visual identity [website design by jacob canyon]

2016
dotte agency – website
el dorado architects – project sign
heartland center for jobs & freedom – website

2015
chad and jessica brown – tattoo monogram
dark ages – vinyl album design
landgenuity – brand refresh
rosedale development association – rosedale retro run t-shirt

2014
aiga-kc design for good – posters
kcai “about kcai | campus map” – fold out map / brochure
rosedale development association bike-in movie – flyer series
rosedale development association – rozarks trail logo

2013
816 bike collective – fundraising campaign materials
kcai sponsored studio program – matchbox design and ads
mountain high collie & sheltie rescue – logo and color palette
slough connealy irwin & madden – civil rights, employment, family, and consumer law website
sundiver – “the pull” ep and sticker
sundiver – t-shirt

2012
dr. etta hollins, school of education, university of missouri–kansas city – information graphics
sundiver – “vicious” ep


n2 publishing

2015
design consultant providing critical feedback for n2’s ceo and creative directors on the design of a new food-oriented publication in development. initial test market will be local, with possible national launch.

view the report here


n2 publishing

2014
design consultant leading n2’s creative directors through a two-day process to update and freshen the look and feel of their neighborhood magazine layouts that would impact their nationwide range of publications. 

view the report here