I design human-centered systems and experiences for our pixel-imperfect world.

My Clarity 2021 talk asks designers to consider the way UI patterns and thought patterns feed each other.

collected thoughts

A practical guide to queering design

What designers can learn from the queer community
Editor X

Read
Design’s role in social justice

When design is a hammer, we see social issues as nails
Medium

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Product design and addiction

How addictive mental models threaten the experiences we build
Ux Collective

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Talks & panels

07.07.22
Queer Design Summit
Queering the workplace
EVENT DETAILS

03.30.22
ThoughtBot
Design systems roundtable
RECORDING

10.28.21
Clarity
Dysfunctional systems: digital products & addiction
RECORDING

03.18.21
General Motors Presents
Diversity in design
EVENT DETAILS

10.13.20
MICA Design Talks
Queering design
RECORDING

Writing

06.09.22
Editor X
A practical approach to queering design
READ

05.05.22
Genius Steals
Strands of Genius, guest newsletter curation
READ

06.25.21
DesignWanted
From march to merch: Pride is becoming overdesigned
READ

11.27.19
Invision
How (and why) to increase LGBTQ+ representation on your design teams
READ

09.10.19
Modus
When your boss doesn’t care about doing the right thing
READ

Interviews

11.09.24
Built in NYC
UX as an act of communication: How Squarespace is incorporating accessibility into every stage of the design process
READ

12.21.21
The Community Experience
Codes of conduct and community safety
LISTEN

08.05.20
Dribbble
Overtime
LISTEN

11.18.19
Voice of Design
Design is gay
LISTEN