Founder & Creative Director at 56design

Built and scaled an independent design studio from the ground up, starting with art direction for Roger Corman’s Concord New Horizon Pictures (1995) and quickly establishing a high-profile client base. Led comprehensive rebrands including logo systems, websites, social media campaigns, and print collateral, contributing to measurable revenue growth. Developed long-term client partnerships spanning 25+ years through strategic branding and customized visual identity systems. Integrated original illustration and music composition into multimedia campaigns to boost engagement and brand storytelling. Directed collaborative design processes to enhance brand clarity, market confidence, and sales performance. Also provided pro bono branding and marketing design for nonprofit organizations, increasing visibility and public prestige.