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Since its launch in 2016, Vote.gov has been known as a trusted source for accurate, official voting information from the U.S. government. We gave the site a new look with improved accessibility features and expanded information based on questions we heard from voters. Vote.gov is now available in 19 languages, covering 96% of the American public, with more on the way.

The digital landscape has changed significantly since we launched the Go.USA.gov service in 2009. Over two years the team looked carefully at the program as a whole, considering its future, the current landscape for shortened URLs, and alignment with strategic business goals. In early 2022 we made the difficult decision to sunset the service. The Go.USA.gov URL shortener was retired on September 18, 2022, and this infographic shares the final statistics on its overall usage.

I designed an engaging physical product called the Whale Wheel, with a window and a rotating disc that lets people explore different whale species, their habitats, and migration patterns. My role covered the whole design process, from concept to execution. I worked closely with vendors to ensure the product’s feasibility and quality, and I created the detailed whale illustrations. The Whale Wheel is both a visually appealing piece and an interactive tool for understanding and appreciating marine life.

This pocket folder was designed within newly set brand guidelines. I was responsible for the design and vendor coordination, including press checks and die design. This project won the Graphic Design USA In-House Design Award.

I designed the user interface for an independent remote monitoring system that supports worker well-being by tracking the conditions that affect safety and performance in real time, without constant in-person check-ins. I worked closely with engineering so the interface fit with advanced sensors and monitoring protocols, translating complex data into an intuitive dashboard with clear layouts and streamlined alerts that support both worker autonomy and safety.

This website won an APEX Award in the Most Improved Web and Intranet Sites category for NECA’s 4th District Health Fund, 2010.

The Hungerford Family Foundation asked for a logo and a website. Devoted to education about the Hungerford family and related surnames, they wanted their family crest in the designs. As a private foundation funded by family, individuals, and corporations, the brand needed to read as trustworthy, stately, and a sound investment. A seal built from the family crest, paired with a beautiful serif typeface, carries those qualities, and the finished logo inspired the website redesign. For the site I handled the information architecture, wireframes, and design. I restructured the navigation and layout so people of every audience and age could use it easily, and instead of the sitemap the client asked for, I created a stacked navigation in the footer that’s far easier to find and use. A wave at the top, rather than a hard line, adds dimension and mirrors the edge of the seal. The client wanted member login and search to be prominent: search is what most people come for, and login signals the benefits of membership. Since the foundation relies on donations, I gave giving a sizable place on the homepage, and highlighted the scholarship fund, which deserved the attention.

Farm Dog is a classic rock cover band from Southern Rhode Island. Not your average cover band, they love to play the B sides, and have even taken requests on the spot that they’d never rehearsed. Their wheelhouse is upwards of 200 songs, with favorites from Frank Zappa, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Jethro Tull. They wanted a rebrand that fit their newly blooming personality, after a new bass player changed the overall feel of the band. The logo was designed with plenty of feedback and guidance from the band members. From there it was on to the website: a tie-dye style background befitting their music and their fans, with a schedule of shows, photos, and links to their social media. It brings who they are and how to reach them into one place.

The unWined logo was designed to resemble a small label on a wine bottle. With vines and wine-grape colors, it fits the company perfectly.

My team needed a way to market products without associating them with our company brand. I created Utilico, a sample utility company for showing our products in a real-life setting.

The Chamber came to me looking to increase its membership. I suggested a direct mail campaign, so they could reach the specific companies they had in mind and tailor their image and message to spark curiosity. This is one of the postcards I designed and wrote copy for.

COVID-19 has had an overwhelming impact on the world. Across our nation, people have reached out for help, for explanations, and for data. Here we express the story of COVID-19 in the U.S. through the top 5 searches of USAGov visitors.

Insights and Highlights is a quarterly infographic series designed to track and visualize USAGov user behavior trends. See the Insights & Highlights case study.

Insights and Highlights is a quarterly infographic series designed to track and visualize USAGov user behavior trends. See the Insights & Highlights case study.

Insights and Highlights is a quarterly infographic series designed to track and visualize USAGov user behavior trends. See the Insights & Highlights case study.

I designed an energy portal product from the ground up, focused on an intuitive experience built on custom data integration. It’s a central hub where people see real-time energy use, performance metrics, and personalized insights. Working closely with engineering, I made sure the portal brought diverse data sources together into one clear view of each household’s patterns. I created the user flows and wireframes, prioritizing function while keeping the interface engaging, so people can make informed decisions about their energy use.

A report for Georgia Power, one of our large utility clients, for a small-business energy report program. Like home energy reports, it’s designed to make business owners aware of their energy use. It reads as a single piece, but I designed and built it to be modular. My work covered branding and product design: a new product type, information visualization, rewards programs, alert and judgment areas, and research and design. The R&D side meant understanding how each element worked, including the engineering and the data streams utilities collect.

I designed a home energy report template for electric companies using XMPie’s data integration with Adobe InDesign, so we could produce thousands of fully customized reports, each tailored to one customer. I built a layout that was dynamic yet standardized: XMPie filled each section with the customer’s own energy use, cost-saving recommendations, and next steps. Utilities could speak personally to very large customer groups while keeping one efficient process for mass distribution, and every report was unique without compromising design consistency or quality.

For USAGov we wanted a Happy Pride Month Instagram graphic. I used the classic rainbow and an original photo from the first Pride march in New York on June 28, 1970.

This Juneteenth graphic was created using pieces of an original declaration.

COVID-19 has had an overwhelming impact on the world. Across our nation, people have reached out for help, for explanations, and for data. Here we express the story of COVID-19 in the U.S. through the top 5 searches of USAGov visitors.

I developed a marketing book for USPS that showcases a diverse range of products made from stamp art. It was designed to highlight the versatility of the artwork, showing how it can be used and licensed by product merchants across many industries. By curating a collection of creative applications, from home décor to stationery, I aimed to inspire potential partners while giving them a complete resource on the artistic and commercial value of stamp art.

A fact sheet I designed for Con Edison with information about boilers. I also drew the illustration.

The BMT Designers & Planners Safety Services Division wanted promotional material to hand out at conferences and after training sessions, to raise its visibility and tell clients about its services. This trifold brochure was eye-catching and informative, and helped the group meet that goal.

Babywearing International is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice, with benefits for both child and caregiver, through education and support. The goal of the identity work was to strengthen their brand and, with it, their ability to win funding. The first step was a universal logo for all of the chapters, plus a business card for leaders to hand out at meetings. Babywearing International also asked me to redesign their website, and I provided some of the photography.

Rollins PCI is a general contracting and construction management company based in Maryland. Two companies, Rollins and PCI, were joining as one and needed a rebrand. They wanted a logo that expressed the merger and a solid bond, while showing they started as separate entities. Because they are known for building, not just renovating interiors, I showed two overlapping buildings between the two names. I chose the primary typeface because it is modern yet sturdy, two important traits for a company that builds. The sans serif word “construction” works as a foundation for the logo, grounding it and tying back to the building theme. I also designed the letterhead, business cards, and website.

I designed a home energy report template for electric companies using XMPie’s data integration with Adobe InDesign, so we could produce thousands of fully customized reports, each tailored to one customer. I built a layout that was dynamic yet standardized: XMPie filled each section with the customer’s own energy use, cost-saving recommendations, and next steps. Utilities could speak personally to very large customer groups while keeping one efficient process for mass distribution, and every report was unique without compromising design consistency or quality.

I designed a home energy report template for electric companies using XMPie’s data integration with Adobe InDesign, so we could produce thousands of fully customized reports, each tailored to one customer. I built a layout that was dynamic yet standardized: XMPie filled each section with the customer’s own energy use, cost-saving recommendations, and next steps. Utilities could speak personally to very large customer groups while keeping one efficient process for mass distribution, and every report was unique without compromising design consistency or quality.

I designed a home energy report template for electric companies using XMPie’s data integration with Adobe InDesign, so we could produce thousands of fully customized reports, each tailored to one customer. I built a layout that was dynamic yet standardized: XMPie filled each section with the customer’s own energy use, cost-saving recommendations, and next steps. Utilities could speak personally to very large customer groups while keeping one efficient process for mass distribution, and every report was unique without compromising design consistency or quality.

I designed this home profile tool from scratch to help homeowners evaluate their homes for energy-efficiency upgrades. It gives a detailed assessment of the home, inside and out, highlights improvements that could raise performance and cut costs, and keeps the home’s energy data in one place so people can track progress over time. A social feature connects neighbors, encouraging conversations about efficiency and collective action on local sustainability goals.

I designed the user interface for an independent remote monitoring system that supports worker well-being by tracking the conditions that affect safety and performance in real time, without constant in-person check-ins. I worked closely with engineering so the interface fit with advanced sensors and monitoring protocols, translating complex data into an intuitive dashboard with clear layouts and streamlined alerts that support both worker autonomy and safety.

Founded in 1995, FACT sets standards for high-quality medical and laboratory practice in cellular therapies. It’s a nonprofit co-founded by the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy for voluntary inspection and accreditation. I designed their website and accreditation portal with a team of engineers. It won an Interactive Media Awards Best in Class in the Health category, and a Web Marketing Association Standard of Excellence award in both Biotechnology and Technology, all in 2011.

A report for Georgia Power, one of our large utility clients, for a small-business energy report program. Like home energy reports, it’s designed to make business owners aware of their energy use. It reads as a single piece, but I designed and built it to be modular. My work covered branding and product design: a new product type, information visualization, rewards programs, alert and judgment areas, and research and design. The R&D side meant understanding how each element worked, including the engineering and the data streams utilities collect.

Two modules for the business energy reports. The first is a historical self-comparison over six months. I worked directly with an engineer, designing and building the charts in R. The increase and decrease symbols come from the client’s brand, specifically its colored triangles. I chose a line chart because it would flex to show 12 months of data, and it balances with the rest of the page, standing out without demanding all the attention. The second is a pull quote from a larger case study about a business’s success with the program. I highlighted the location and the owner, to show a personal connection to the program and put a face to the success.

Two more modules for the business energy report. The top one asks whether the weather changes how a business uses electricity. Every chart and statement is customized per customer, roughly 30,000 individual versions of each module. In design, it was important to start with stripped-down data: the chart covers kilowatt use, average monthly temperature, months of data, and which months are heating versus cooling. The second is a featured energy-saving tip placed by logic. I wrote a large batch of tips, and placement is customized for each customer.

This business energy program was a pilot. I worked closely with the vendor on variable data placement, building the report almost entirely from dynamically placed data and custom-designed charts. I created a map for the developer to target precise placement, and learned VDP in InDesign to do it.