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About

Growing up as the youngest of four , I often felt that my path was predetermined . I felt pressure to follow the same interests as my siblings . Despite my parents enrolling me in every sport imaginable , it never seemed to fit me . This was the first of several personal discoveries I made at a young age . I have always been an observant and curious person , which has led me to explore new paths .
Since the age of ten , I was well aware that I wasn ’ t like other kids , in that I was attracted to the same sex . Being gay has taught me to approach life with an open mind . Every situation I am presented with I approach without bias and I co-operate with the process . This approach has led me to implement a cross-disciplinary approach to my design work . I enjoy crossing disciplines and using combinations of tools and techniques in my design work to offer a well-rounded and robust solution to design problems .
Using my growing collection of film cameras , typewriters , scanners / photocopiers , paint and other physical materials I have been able to develop a unique aesthetic that pays homage to technology ’ s origin . The permanent and intentional nature of analog technology allows for an effortlessly authentic piece of design . Using these tools to my advantage I cross disciplines to add dimension .
Through experience , I have found that my cross-disciplinary approach tends to engage a wider audience . Without completely abandoning new technology I have found a way of harmoniously integrating the old with the new in order to create a truly unique formula to tackling each design project . Living in such a rapidly advancing society that is dependent on technology I find it necessary to use my voice as a designer to break conventions and cross disciplines to create visually stimulating work backed with integrity and purpose .
I find myself often seeking out gaps in society to fill with a design solution . These solutions often result in the creation of a platform for an individual or group of individuals who don ’ t have a voice or whose current reputation doesn ’ t accurately represent them . I strive to use design as a powerful tool to unite , teach , and engage communities .
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