Founder & Design Director

Bird and Clay LLC // 2025–Present

Crafting Surfaces & Patterns
Designing color, material, and finish strategies for lifestyle and consumer products.

From Concept to Completion
Leading projects that align with brand vision and deliver design excellence.

Mentorship & Best Practices
Guiding collaborators and shaping workflows in materials, surfaces, and palettes.

Insight-Driven Design
Transforming trends and cultural research into products, palettes, and licensed patterns.

Senior CMF & Surface Strategy Lead 

Sonos, Inc. // 2021 – 2025

Shaping Premium Products
Directed color, material, and surface strategies to align design vision with brand and user experience.

Trend-Driven Design
Leveraged trend research and cultural insights to guide materials, colors, and surfaces across product portfolios.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partnered with design, production, and teams across the organization to ensure cohesive execution and brand consistency at scale.

Mentorship & Best Practices
Guided CMF and surface designers, led workshops, and established standards for visual and material systems.

Visual Storytelling
Supported product launches and brand initiatives through compelling visual and marketing assets.

Senior Global CMF & Surface Strategist

Motorola Mobility (Google/Lenovo) // 2011 – 2021

Strategic Design Leadership
Defined global color, material, and surface strategies across multiple consumer product lines.

Trend & Market Insight
Conducted trend research and market analysis to guide product development and strengthen brand positioning.

Collaborative Execution
Partnered with design and manufacturing teams to ensure material integrity and cohesive brand expression.

Presentation & Storytelling
Presented visual and material strategies at executive reviews, trade shows, and product launches.