As a seasoned Creative Director with over 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about driving innovation and effective design solutions across advertising, marketing, and tech industries. With a proven track record of leadership, I've successfully managed teams of 20+ people, developing captivating branded experiences that seamlessly translate across channels.
I bring a wealth of experience in building and executing global strategies across product, content, experiential, and communication platforms. My strong history of driving results across budgets ranging from $100k to $100m showcases my adaptability and commitment to creative excellence.
Position: Creative Director / Consultant
Location: Somewhere on Earth
Experience: 15+ Years
Education: Kendall College of Art & Design
Design is the powerhouse of innovation, the relentless pursuit of excellence continually elevates our world. We masterfully intertwine purpose, functionality, economics, and social impact to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. In the realm of design, we never settle; we redefine the boundaries of creativity and set new benchmarks for brilliance. Good design is the cutting edge of progress, where evolution is an art form, and the future unfolds with each inspired stroke.
The new frontier of digital experiences is anchored in the development of technology specifically designed to accommodate the intricacies of individual human behavior. Authentic users, often oblivious to emerging trends or state-of-the-art technology, are primarily driven by the desire for a user-centric, intuitive, and efficient interaction within the digital domain. We must deliver uncomplicated yet powerful solutions prioritizing usability, streamlining their engagement with the digital world, and fostering a sense of empowerment and satisfaction.
As designers, we must question the significance of our craft and the impact we aspire to make on the lives of others. To truly captivate and inspire our users, we must transcend the boundaries of conventional design, elevating our creations to unprecedented heights that surpass cultural expectations and redefining the essence of artistic expression. Together, let us redefine the design landscape, fostering transformative experiences that ignite the imagination and leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those who encounter our work.
Embracing the collective wisdom gleaned from our past triumphs and tribulations, rooted in our passion-driven life journeys, inherently enriches the value of our creative endeavors. When we fuel our design process with unbridled passion, we cease to be confined by limitations, relinquishing the constraints of "but" and embracing the boundless possibilities of "what." This transformative shift in perspective enables us to sculpt extraordinary design experiences that resonate deeply with our audience, captivating their hearts and minds while leaving an enduring imprint on the creative landscape.
Picture this: the seamless fusion of cutting-edge technology and artistic prowess, working in harmony to produce mind-bending visuals and soundscapes that resonate on a whole new level. Deforum Stable Diffusion Animation offers just that, and more. By harnessing the prowess of Parseq and Math Functions, creators can construct immersive experiences that enchant audiences and challenge the status quo.
Take a ride for the senses as I explore the limitless potential of these new AI tools in creating dynamic edits and music syncing directly within Stable Diffusion.
DateApril 2023
ClientSelf Experimentation
CategoryAI Creative
After over a year of the pandemic, we're all looking for an escape. Mine came in the form of a 8000+ mile cross-country trek to explore and photo graph some of the most remote regions of the lower 48.
From the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through the canyonlands of Utah and northern Arizona, I let the calling of roads forgotten by time guide my way on a journey to finding focus.
Date May-June, 2021
Client Self
Duration 1.5 Months
Nearly a month on the road, exploring lost trails leading miles into beautiful backcountry through some of the most remote regions of Colorado, Utah and Arizona.
Over 1,000 miles of off-road driving through rugged canyons and over alpine peaks led to discovering new locations and amazing landscapes.
Date May-June, 2021
Client Self
Duration 1 Month
An epic overland trip during the height of the pandemic in the U.S.
In the backcountry of Colorado through southern Utah, I ventured nearly 8,000 miles over the course of 32 days, all while avoiding human contact as much as possible. All in the pursuit to capture the Castles in the Sky.
Date October, 2020
Client Self
Duration 1 Month
Life is what you make of it so it's up to you to make your own and make it well.
A behind-the-scenes look at some of the amazing locations I had the privilege to photograph in 2017 - 2018.
Words and Narration by Alan Watts
Date 2017-2018
Client Self
Duration 24 Months
Footage captured from an epic 17 day road trip through the American West from the Pacific Ocean to the deserts of Utah.
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Date 2017
Client Self
Duration 1 Month
