About me
Hi. I’m Hugh.
I’m a multidisciplinary designer – interaction and creative – with background in multiple roles and design disciplines.
I started my career as an interaction designer – right at the dawn of the age of digital media. Since then, have worked in startups, media companies, design studios and creative agencies.
I understand designers, and love building and managing teams, and all that entails to keep designers happy, growing in their careers, and doing great work.
Highlights
AJ+ / Al Jazeera Media Network 2014-18
Launched AJ+ – Al Jazeera’s youth-focused digital network, as well as Jetty – a podcast network, Contrast – an immersive media division, and Sadeem – A Gen Z social influencer competition.
Built Al Jazeera’s product design team from scratch, and led design for all network digital products.
Imagine That Design, 2008-2014
Led design for brand, digital products, and motion graphics at an independent creative studio.
The Santa Barbara Independent, 2004-06
Editorial art direction and design for digital and print editions of an alt-weekly newspaper.
Lot21, 1998-2001
Advertising art direction for one of the first digital-focused ad agencies.
CNET Networks, 1996-98
Interaction and brand graphic design in the early days of CNET.
Awards
Society for News Design
Finalist, World’s Best Digital Design, (Twice) – 2015 & 2016
Visual Media Alliance
Showcase Award, Sakura Gelly Roll packaging, 2014
The Webbys
Honoree, Mobile Sites & Apps: News, 2015
WebAwards
Best Publishing Website, Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2003
WebAwards
Standard of Excellence, Diversity Web website, 2003
San Francisco Ad Club
Honoree, Lot21 Website, 2000
Some Clients / Projects
Media
Al Jazeera
CNET Networks
New Line Cinema
Rodale Press
Sundance TV
Consumer Brands
Bank of America
Hanes
Gelly Roll
REI
Ritz Carlton
Health/Bio
Blue Shield of California
GWU Medical Center
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Omnicell
Nonprofit
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Global Philanthropy Forum
World Affairs Council
Availability
I am available!