In a career filled with communications successes, much of the effectiveness came from developing and designing strong graphics and effective user interfaces. I tell people that it takes vision to be a strong writer.My business card says "Communications integration for busines growth," and lists—among other things—Web, print, publicity, brand development, presentations, training, documentation, trade shows, multimedia … Part of that vision is understanding where pictures, graphs, and design elements are needed. And where they are not.

As a writer, I learned long ago that just words are often not enough. It takes images to fully explain, to communicate the full story. On this page are some of my creative works.Some material has been edited to remove proprietary or identifying information as required by non-disclosure clauses. Click on each graphic below to see a larger version, some in JPEG and some in PDF.

As you review this portfolio, I ask that you keep in mind there are explanations behind each one. They were created to meet a need—and often, the story behind them is as interesting as the graphics themselves.

User interfaces
Building a better website About this project		Turning assets into branding About this project
Order out of chaos About this project		Customer service training Sample page
Adding movement and grace to cubicles
Graphics
Chapter display signs adorn motorcycles About this project
Commemorative bookmark About this project		Mapping railroad history About this project
Establishing flaming brand About this project		Touring fabulous Istanbul About this project
Design
Communications success story boosts sales by 20% About this project
Marketing for engineers can be fun About this project
Meet in historic Bangkok About this project		Creating climber cover About this project
Madrid: The best place on earth About this project