Persona

Growing up in sports I always have had a competitive nature.  This drive has given me a built in desire excel in whatever I am working on, as well as work relentlessly when I have a goal.

Tinkering and discovery fuel my design work.  However, the most valuable thing about creating or design is the ability to take someone else's dream and materialize it for them.  Abstraction and realization of another person's goal is my favorite part of this field.  I never take the opportunity lightly and am only satisfied when their thought is on paper - gift and a curse of being a designer.

I am not a salesmen, but I am good at connecting dots for the consumer.  Often out of the blue I call a friend to let them know a new shoe is out that suits them.  Often they are sold on the product.  Connecting the perfect product  to a consumer is one of my love-languages.  I am researching daily to know exactly what is on the market for any opportunity to help someone or enhance their game.

Conversation is a must.  I am energized by good conversation and always in pursuit of relating and understanding.  If someone has an interest if I don't know about it I will research just to talk about it with them.  This trait has blessed me with an abundance of random facts, as well as a love for people willing to spend the time to talk.

Basketball, sketching, painting, and writing music are constant outlets I use for meditation.  These activities bring my mind relaxation and inspiration often.