ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Western
(yes, really, that is my first name)
&
I'm a Designer
with a few competition awards under my belt.
I use design as a tool to improve our human experience, communicate visually, and solve unmet needs and problems.

I am driven by a desire to improve lives through good design because I like to help people.

THE JOURNEY

I've always been curious and creative.

At the core of every interaction and experience with an object (screens are objects/interfaces), environment, or content are people.

 I apply my passion and practice for Human-Centered Design along with my military appreciation for attention to detail to all my digital and physical projects and work.

PATH AHEAD

I consider myself a 'forever student', eager to build on my design foundations through continuous observation, collaboration, research, and action in order to create solutions.

I try to stay in tune with the latest design trends, continue to work on my craftsmanship, and experiment with tools and materials to create impactful work.

DESIGN ACHIEVEMENTS

I've won or placed in a few design competitions
BUT
I stay humble about these small successes because they remind me that I understand people and how to design for their needs.
2021
Design Commission Project with Ann Arbor District Library *Current*

2017, 2018
Project selected for 'Featured Projects' on Autodesk's Instructables.com

2017
Placed 3rd in Autodesk's Instructables.com "Home Improvement" Competition

2016
1st Place Design for the University of Michigan 2016-2017 Official Academic Planner Competition

2015
Placed in top five for the University of Michigan 2015-2016 Official Academic Planner Competition

2013
1st Place Logo Design in UMICH|UROP Transfer Student Program Logo Competition

PROJECTS

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BRANDING
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NEWSLETTER | EDITORIAL SPREAD
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GRAPHIC DESIGN | PRINT
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GRAPHIC DESIGN | DIGITAL & PRINT
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BRANDING
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BRANDING
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VIDEO | PROMO
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VIDEO | PSA
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VIDEO | PSA ANIMATION