Right now, there are approximately 1,075,135 people named BRIAN.* I may be the only Brian who participates in academia and professional design—bridging the theoretical and the pragmatic.

As a seasoned creative director, I've led design teams in various settings, including global Fortune 100 companies, academic institutions, independent agencies, and cultural organizations. I've dedicated a significant part of my career to teaching and mentoring the next generation of designers. My academic roles have included tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame and Adjunct Professor at Western Michigan University.

Currently, I run Thesis, a design practice focused on linking product manufacturers with critical audiences in the architecture and interior design industry. My approach combines strategic thinking with creative execution to deliver compelling visual narratives.

* Based on the analysis of 100 years worth of data from the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Baby Names database