Currently, I'm helping build the future of AI-powered search at Perplexity, where I work as a product designer and UI engineer.
Prior to that, I served as designer-in-residence with both Techstars and 500 Startups, where I ran design sessions, prepped pitch decks, and shipped what felt like an endless stream of landing pages for ambitious founders. Through my design studio Simple Casual, I've worked with clients such as Flipboard, Coinbase, and Grammarly.
In 2013, I co-founded Hack Design, an educational platform that's taught design fundamentals to over 20,000 developers through curated lessons from top designers. I'm still actively involved, currently seeking curators to produce new lessons.
I have a deep appreciation for recommendation algorithms, vintage Seiko watches, the perfect latte, and fixing mechanical clocks. (Also not related to Alec Baldwin)
Portfolio
- Logo.dev, company brand and logo API.
- Ruby.fm, simple podcast hosting.
- Taco Week, like shark week but for tacos.
- Hack Design, an introductory design course.
- Square Format, find the best Instagram photographers.
- Latte Up, favorite coffee shops.
- Hello World, personal pages for developers.
- Console.fm, billboard 100 for electronic dance music.
- Free Testbank, college exam database.