My Portfolio

Celebrating Creativity

Dive into a world of design excellence with user interface (UI) & user experience (UX), digital marketing and print design.

About Me and My Experience

Strategic Vision and Impact

I am an award-winning creative and visual strategist defining and leading visual systems that drive measurable business results.

My approach combines a strong business acumen with a deep design foundation, ensuring that every creative decision is both aesthetically appealing and strategically sound. I specialize in using this design-driven approach to enhance customer experiences, elevate brand recognition, and charismatically communicate essential messages with clarity and impact. My expertise spans the entire media ecosystem rom UI/UX, where I obsess over speed and ease of interaction, to comprehensive digital and print brand communications, allowing me the versatility to deliver innovative creative direction across all platforms.

Outside of design, I enjoy performing arts and spending quality time with friends and family.

Education

  • Bachelor's of Business Communications with a Focus on Graphic Communication
  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate (7 courses, 160+hours)
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The Value of the Human Touch

Human-Centered Approach to Visual Design


01

Curiosity

Exploring diverse perspectives to create innovative designs that inspire action and engage audiences.

02

Empathy

Fostering an understanding of audiences behaviors and motivations, ensuring a user-centered approach.

03

Collaboration

Invaluable synergy of collective effort and expertise to build rapport and achieve project goals.

04

Learning

Staying relevant and updated on the latest design trends, technologies, and industry best practices.

My process begins with a human-centered design philosophy. I believe that the most innovative and impactful work is fueled by curiosity, empathy, the wonder of continuous learning, and a deep understanding of the people we serve.

My mission is to push creative boundaries while ensuring every visual system and brand touchpoint is designed to resonate with users and solve their unique, real-world challenges with beauty and effectiveness. This commitment to the user experience is what ultimately drives business success. I focus on fostering inclusive collaboration, working alongside diverse teams, clients, and communities to ensure our design output is effective, equitable, and visually excellent. Ready to lead your brand's visual evolution, I am prepared to apply the full potential of human-centered design to achieve your organization's most ambitious goals.

(P.S. I promise my process is more organized than my coffee-stained desk.)

Let's connect and design the future, together.

My Expertise

Creativity Connects Everything

I thrive on producing visually appealing designs across diverse mediums. Each medium presents unique opportunities to connect with audiences and convey effective messages.

Testimonials That Resonate

Tales of Trust, Triumph and Transformation!

"Tyler proved himself to be an extremely talented designer and art director. His skill set is top-notch and he continually strives to improve. His ideas are well thought-out and beautifully executed – a very smart designer. He works well with others, gives good direction and has a generous personality. In short, a pleasure. I hope we cross paths again."

Matt B.

Web design client

"Tyler is a conceptual creative thinker with impeccable taste and the sort of classic timeless school design sensibility that is rare these days. His passion and dedication to work is contagious and he elevates the level of work. While a creative thinker, also extremely detail-oriented. This combination makes him invaluable to employers and clients alike."

Francis N.

Business owner

"Tyler is a pleasure to work with. His calm and unruffled manner are an asset in working in high stress situations. Besides being extremely creative, he has a great work ethic, communication skills and has amazing follow through. He is a well-rounded creative director that "gets" marketing in the publishing industry and it's demands."

Machelle B.

Business owner

"Working with Tyler was an absolute pleasure. His unwavering empathy shone through every interaction, making me feel truly understood and valued as a client. He went above and beyond to grasp not just the technical aspects of the project, but also the many and complex emotional nuances of our users. This empathetic approach resulted in designs that not only met our objectives but also resonated deeply with our audience, fostering a much needed deeper sense of connection and trust."

Anna H.

Web design client

"Collaborating with Tyler was a seamless experience from start to finish. They possess an exceptional ability to foster collaboration and teamwork, bringing together diverse perspectives and skill sets to achieve our shared goals. Their open communication style and willingness to listen to input ensured that every team member felt valued and heard throughout the process. Thanks to their collaborative spirit, we were able to navigate challenges with ease and deliver outstanding results"

Ken K.

Business owner

"I cannot speak highly enough of Tyler's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite encountering numerous obstacles throughout the project, he remained steadfast in their commitment to excellence. Thanks to his grit and perseverance, we were able to overcome challenges and deliver a final product that exceeded all expectations. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tyler to anyone seeking a dedicated and tenacious partner for their design projects"

Matthew K.

Web design client