Footwear
Ever since I was a 90’s kid growing up in the suburbs of Chicago idolizing Michael Jeffrey Jordan, I've been obsessed with footwear. Below is a small sampling of the 👟 and 👞 that I designed in my career. Collaborating with amazing companies like New Balance, Vans, Nike, Asics, Alden and Red Wing, amongst many others, was definitely the highlight of my career thus far. I approached design with the below principles firmly in my mind:
Origin Story
The stories would often times be esoteric, but a compelling narrative always guided my creative drive. It helped later on when handing the project over to the marketing department, making each story strong enough to stand behind.
Material Issues
The contrast of materials can make or break a shoe. I loved experimenting with material cards and color swatches to figure out the best combos. Thinking of the brands themselves also helped me make decisions, whether it be subtle embossings or reflective materials used in a new way.
Want Vs Need
Desirable sneakers need to be 🔥, that's for certain. But keeping in mind the needs of the customer is always the primary objective. It's how I approach all my projects, understanding the user mindset and the balance between want and absolute need.
Positively Unique
There are so many options to choose for customers. 'How do I make my product unique but relatable?’ was something I always kept first and foremost in my mind as I designed. I never designed for the sake of being different. It's a combination of all of these principles that holistically creates something that stands apart from the crowd.


New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

CONCEPTS x Vans Fine China

CONCEPTS x Vans Fine China Old Skool

CONCEPTS x Vans Fine China SK8-Hi

JCrew x Vans

JCrew x Vans

JCrew x Vans Assortment

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Authentic

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Authentic

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Authentic

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Slip-On

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Slip-On

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Slip-On

JCrew x Vans Denim 2-Tone Slip-On

JCrew x Vans SK8-Hi

JCrew Winter Boots Assortment

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

New Balance 998 - 'Concrete Jungle'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Independence Day 998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Independence Day 998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Independence Day 998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Independence Day 998'

Hypebeast - Independence Day 998

JCrew x NB - 'Independence Day 998'

JCrew x New Balance x Ebbets Field - 'Independence Day cap'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Butterscotch 997'

JCrew x NB - '998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Inferno 998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Inferno 998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Inferno 998'

JCrew x New Balance - 'Inferno 998'

NB design process

JCrew x NB - 'Steel 1400'

JCrew x NB - 'Taupe Gold 996'

JCrew x NB - 'Taupe Gold 996'

JCrew x NB - 'Hilltop Blues 998'

JCrew x NB - 'Blue Sky 1400'

Nike - Killshot (I brought this back from the archives)



JCrew x Asics Cali

JCrew x Asics - 'Forest Fire & Blue Ribbon Gel Lyte III'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Tartufo'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Nero Tartufo'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Bianco Tartufo'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Bianco Tartufo'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Bianco Tartufo'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Aurora Borealis'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Aurora Borealis'

Asics - Gel-Lyte V 'Aurora Borealis'

JCrew x NB 1400s

JCrew x NB Rainier Boot

JCrew x NB 998 Assortment

JCrew x NB - 'Midori Grey 998'

JCrew x NB - 'Pebble Blue 998'

JCrew x NB Assortment

Alden x JCrew Assortment

Alden x JCrew Assortment

Alden x JCrew Assortment

Alden x JCrew Assortment

JCrew x Alfred Sargent Double Monkstrap

JCrew x Alfred Sargent Assortment

JCrew x Alfred Sargent Assortment

JCrew Assortment

JCrew x Danner Boots

JCrew Boots Assortment

JCrew Assortment

JCrew Assortment

JCrew x Vans Assortment

JCrew Assortment

JCrew Chukka Assortment

JCrew Kenton Shoe

JCrew Kenton Shoe Assortment

JCrew Kenton Shoe Assortment

JCrew Kenton Bucks

JCrew Kenton Bucks

JCrew Kenton Loafer

JCrew Kenton Suede Boots

JCrew Kenton Shoe Assortment

JCrew Ludlow Shoe

JCrew Ludlow Shoe Collection

Ludlow Shoe Collection

Alden x JCrew Two-Tone LWT

JCrew Macalister Boot

JCrew x Sperry Slip-Ons

JCrew x Sperry Assortment

JCrew x Sperry Assortment

RRL Bowery Boot event poster

Inspiration board for RRL Boots & Shoes

RRL Bowery Boots

RRL Bowery Boots - SMU - Black Cordovan

RRL Bowery Boots

RRL Suede Rough-Out Bowery Boots

RRL Engineer Boots

RRL Engineer Boots

RRL Summit Boots

RRL Infantry Boots (Lebron bought these!)

RRL Logger Boots

RRL Roper Boots