I’m a senior designer (meaning senior in experience and in age. I’ve been around the block. I have Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, I’m fluent in Adobe XD and Figma, and I can design for print and digital in small and large format.
I’ve worked for small start-ups and global corporate giants like Microsoft and K2. Everywhere I’ve worked I’ve had wonderful experiences and have learned a lot about how different companies design.
I received a Multimedia Developer Diploma in 1997. I have Accessibility training from the UofA, AdWords Certification and spent 6 years designing curriculum and teaching Digital Design courses between 1998 and 2004.
From simple landing pages to Mobile Apps and complex E-Comm sites I have hands-on experience in Web Design
I’ve designed products for Donnelly Financial Solutions, K2, and Microsoft. World-class Product Design.
Illustration is at the heart of everything I do. From simple icons and logos to complicated infographics and photorealistic illustrations.
I love my family, I love warm summer days and cold beer. I love dogs and thoughtful discussions with good friends.
I love to travel and experience new things. Some of my favourite destinations include West coast, Mesa Arizona and Banff Alberta.
My most recommended books include “In a Sunburned Country”, and “A Short History of Nearly Everything”.
My big screen favourites include “Top Gun: Maverick”, and “Lord of the Rings”.
Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Alanis Morrisette, Supertramp, Queen, Elton John and Annie Lennox.
I've been fortunate enough to work with Scott at two different companies. Scott is an expert in the field of User Experience, he is easy to work with, practical in his approach to UX/UI design, and a very creative problem solver. If you need a Designer with excellent technical skills, a strategic thinker, and someone who works hard to get to the right solution, Scott would be a valuable member of your team.
Scott has a deep knowledge of the theory behind visual and information design and has the ability to implement those designs using a wide array of tools. He is always studying and learning and is a true master of his craft. In addition, he truly cares about his colleagues and strives to help those around him achieve their own successes. It was a great experience to be mentored by Scott and then to work alongside him as a colleague.
It was always a pleasure working with Scott. I know that phrase has been worn to death to the point of it being almost meaningless, but I mean it: his unfailing optimism, his measured but creative approach, the way he takes such personal interest in solving whatever problem is thrown at him — all of that made interacting with Scott a pleasure. Any company would be lucky to have him.
I had the pleasure of being involved in Scott's hiring process at K2 and was blown away by his passion for design and customer experience. As the manager of Product Management which included the design organization I worked very closely with Scott on several important projects and was delighted by his creativity, empathy, teamwork, and raw skill. Scott's unique talent is that he can deliver superior design products as well as teach, mentor, and elevate the skills of the team around him. I always learned something new when I talked with him. Scott would be an asset to any team and has my fullest recommendation.
Whenever I think of Scott, I can't help but smile. He is a kind soul who can both create beautiful designs that function well, and teach those of us without a design background how to use Adobe software to get our vision across. I had the pleasure of working with Scott on a few projects and he delivered exactly what I needed on time, and honestly with more options than I thought I even needed. Scott was quick to turn around designs and changes on some super tight timelines and with a smile. Some people make you grin when you see items assigned to them because it means you GET to work with them. Scott is one of those people, and I would jump at the chance to work with him again.
I had the honour to be one of Scott’s students 20 years ago. Many of his great lessons still hold true, and I often reflect those values when I mentor others as well. I greatly enjoyed the way Scott explained design philosophies and the stunning visuals coming from Scott during our project collaborations as well. He also taught me how to be a great teacher which is simply to be humble and brave in front of a classroom. All in all, I truly believe any organization will benefit greatly to have Scott on their team. More importantly, product users will receive many benefits from the touches of such a creative and emphatic thinker.
Scott is a thoughtful, talented, and empathetic designer with an eye for detail and is never afraid to try something new and fresh. His kindness and optimism made it a joy to work with him and collaborate on projects together. He noticeably invests himself in his work and in the people around him. He would enthusiastically share new things he was trying out and working on; his excitement for innovative solutions is contagious.
Scott is an artist in his ability to translate an idea into something digital that delights the user. Many a time I have been amazed at the narrative Scott produced in a 32x32 image that needed no explanation. Scott is a passionate individual that I would highly recommend.
Scott is an incredibly talented designer who not only brings with him a wealth of experience but always has a kind word at the ready. He has a passion for sharing his knowledge and is always the first one to offer assistance. Scott's ability to translate an idea into a graphic is on another level altogether and it has been an absolute joy working with him.
