I’m Sam, it’s nice to meet you. Welcome to my creative space.
I design out of love for the work, joy of the craft, and deep care for the amazing people I’m surrounded by.
With over 12 years of experience working across diverse industries, I’ve found I’m at my best when there’s an unspoken life and energy moving towards a common vision. It’s through this clear focus and people passionate to shape the hard work into something greater, collectively learning, challenging, and supporting the goal, in service of each other.
I’m curious, learning through playful exploration deep in the work, continuously searching for new projects to hone my craft.
Outside of work you’ll find me exploring the outdoors with my camera or bow, honing a new skill, or pushing my physical limits (right now, it’s distance running.)
Experience
Michigan State University
BA, Creative Advertising, College of Communications Arts & Sciences
Specialization in Graphic Design
2009 - 2013
On Deck • Apprenticeship
Founding Design Fellow
2019
Skills
Interaction design
Visual communication design
Brand systems
Prototyping
Illustration & photography
Design systems
Micro-interaction
Experience
General Motors - Human Interface Design
Design Lead - Interaction Design
July 2024 - Present
Design Group Manager
June 2022 - July 2024
Product Design Lead
April 2021 - June 2022
Senior Product Designer
November 2019 - April 2021
Software Experience Engineer
March 2018 - November 2019
UX/UI Designer - Mobility
September 2016 - March 2018
ShiftUP
Coach - Design
October 2019 - June 2021
Boon Health
Design Consultant
October 2019 - July 2020
MeditationWorks
Partner - Head of Design
July 2015 - January 2020
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Some of my art, the origin story of my path to design