Design Systems for Big Needs

From the start of my career, I’ve been deeply involved in community-building, leading meetups focused on Sass and design in Philadelphia and New York. I love contributing to the community and have developed tools like Sass Breakpoint and co-created Sassy Modular Scale. I’ve also shared my knowledge through numerous articles for The Sass Way.

Public speaking is another one of my joys — I like to discuss how creative visions can be seamlessly integrated with technical executions in web design. I do most of my design work directly in the browser, turning CSS into a playground of creative possibilities.

• Lead Design Systems Engineer at Condé Nast: For the last 7 years, I’ve really focused on crafting and refining robust design systems that solve complex brand challenges on a global scale, with brands like Vogue, The New Yorker, WIRED, Bon Appetit, Pitchfork, and Vanity Faire.
• NBC: I led responsive web engineering projects, delivering top-tier results for major clients like USA Network and Oxygen Network.
• Phase2: As the agency’s first designer/engineer, I was able to rapidly design and prototype designs for global clients like the United Nations and Estée Lauder.
• Zivtech: As the creative director, I steered strategy, mentored incredible teams, and rolled out designs that truly make a user’s experience better.

I specialize in creating design systems that meet the needs of large organizations. Whether that’s a design agency needing to more efficiently deliver projects to many clients, or a global media company with household name brands, no challenge is too intimidating. Instead, these are the challenges that are the most exciting to dive into. I enjoy working with large and small focused teams, and revel in the thrill of seeing a big project meet the world.

I’m proud of every project I’ve touched, especially:

• Innovative design system for Condé Nast: I initiated and helped lead the creation of the first global design system to unify all of the prestigeous and unique brands under the Condé Nast umbrella. Learn more.
• New design system for UN ReliefWeb: Here, I led the creation of design systems that not only looked good but also facilitated better user navigation for aid workers during global crises.
• Brand revamps for Esteelauder.com and MAC Cosmetics: I directed the responsive design strategies that revamped their online presence, making it sleeker and more user-friendly.
• SCORE.org: I revamped their website to reflect the personal connections at the heart of their service, as well as creating a design system that let their many local branches look as professional as the national organization.