I like to think deeply about how things work, why they matter, and how they can be better. I’m drawn to big shifts in technology and design. How AI changes workflows, how new tools shape creativity, and how physical and digital experiences evolve. The best work happens through collaboration, iteration, and rethinking assumptions.
I started my design career in Tokyo, designing for DoCoMo phones when screens were the size of a couple postage stamps. Since then, I’ve worked across hardware, software, and AI-driven experiences, leading teams and projects at Google, GoPro, Moment, Amazon, and Microsoft and helping startups go from 0 → 1 as a first-design hire and consultant. My focus is on solving complex problems and making things simpler, faster, and more intuitive.
Outside of work, I spend as much time as possible on a board or a bike or behind a camera. I’ve been snowboarding since before most resorts allowed it and spent a year in Hokkaido, Japan, chasing deep snow. These days, I live in Bend, Oregon, splitting my time between trying to be a rad dad, design, obsessing about cameras, mountain biking, and snowboarding.
I take on a small number of client projects per year through my independent practice, Hold Fast Studio. If you’re building something in creator tools, health, or connected tech and think it’s a good fit, feel free to reach out. I’m also happy to advise or connect — whether it’s around building a design team, sharpening your product, or navigating a design career.