About

I don’t like writing bios, but it turns out that this is the 5th most popular page on my site, so I feel obligated to offer a bit about myself. I believe passionately that the web can be more friendly, usable, and useful. For me, that means taking a more holistic approach to how we design, build, and share our ideas online.

My degree is in computer science, but I’ve spent the majority of my career focusing on usability, information and interaction design, and front-end development. I firmly believe that technology should be closely linked to good design and that the Mavericks can and will win an NBA championship soon.

Next Update & Sifter

Right now, I’m spending most of my time working on my own company, Next Update. It’s a small software company focused on making tedious tasks at work a little more fun. Our first application is a bug and issue tracker called Sifter.

Writing

I also write a column called View Source for Digital Web Magazine about front-end development and interface design. View Source takes a close look at interface design and development. The smallest details can distort or damage the big picture, and the column takes on the challenges of skillfully refining every component, action, or bit of code.

Presenting

I also love to travel and attend conferences and have presented at SXSWi, Web Visions, Webmaster Jam Session, and numerous local events with Refresh Dallas and the DFW UPA.

Photo by Brian Oberkirch