Creative direction / people / systems
Good systems give creative people room to do their best work. I build the tools, guide the work, and keep human judgment at the center.
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Campaign / concept to delivery
For Patty Madden Software, I carried a color-driven national trade campaign from concept through photography and post-production.
The client reported longer viewing time in blind reader testing. The campaign ran for nearly five years across industry publications.
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Creative direction / Cityview
I guide freelance, contract, and junior designers through ongoing review and constructive feedback. I explain what needs to improve and why, while giving designers room to solve problems and build confidence in their own judgment.
That same purpose drives the tools I build: less repetitive preparation, more time for creative decisions.
One story. Two paths. One finished piece.
Repetitive tasks consume the time creative work needs. By streamlining routine preparation, I give that time back to the team—to explore, refine, and make thoughtful decisions. Structured work supports the creative flow, and both come together to build a polished publication.
People refine and approve the story.
Story elements prepared for the layout.
Apply established styles and structure.
Shape the idea, mood, and visual voice.
Find the images and rhythm of the spread.
Bring the visual ideas together.
Shape prepared content and creative ideas into the layout.
Review, critique, and refine the finished design.
Repetitive work consumes time, energy, and budget. I identify where human judgment matters most, then build systems that automate routine tasks and give people more room to contribute. The aim is greater productivity and stronger work—with human intuition and creative control at the center.
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