About
I'm an interface designer, consultant, and writer focusing on social web applications. I love making interfaces that are easy and pleasurable to use.
My Background
I've been an interface designer for a decade. I remember the first time I designed an interface all the way back in my very first computer science class in 1997. I was hooked instantly, and ever since I've been working on the Web.
I'm the founder of Bokardo Design, a design consultancy focusing exclusively on social web applications. I do interface design, evaluation, and consulting for a wide range of clients. I love nothing more than a challenging social interaction problem.
I've written the current incarnation of the Bokardo blog for six years. Here I write about reputation, interface design, identity, recommendations, and other social interaction design issues.
I wrote the book Designing for the Social Web, which has done much better than I could have hoped for. (I'm working on a second edition, too)
I speak internationally on social design issues, having been lucky enough to be invited to dConstruct in England and Webstock in New Zealand.
Before founding Bokardo Design, I was the Director of Web Development at User Interface Engineering. In addition to making the web site run on time, I did design & usability consulting for a wide range of clients.
When I'm not doing design work or writing about it, you can find me rock climbing, mountain biking, or trying desperately to keep up with my two girls.
My Philosophy
Five principles guide my design philosophy (read more here):
- The Experience belongs to the user.
- Technology serves humans.
- Design is not Art.
- Great design is invisible.
- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Get in Touch
Feel free to drop me a line at 
or use the contact form.