About
Professionally Speaking
I am just a guy living in Dallas, Texas.
I recently joined the UX team at Fellowship Technologies.
I also handle freelance work in my spare time. I really enjoy getting to pick who I work for in my spare time as it allows me to follow more creative endeavors. It’s also opened up a lot of doors for me as far as making new connections. I have had the pleasure of working with Enter The Worship Circle, Hello May, LIFT UX and FUEL just to name a few.
A Little History
My training as a graphic designer started over 10 years ago when I was first introduced to photoshop in high school. After graduating high school I purchased my own Power Mac G4 and a copy of Photoshop and Illustrator. I took a class called “photoshop for the web” at the local community college to learn more about the basic tools and techniques for working in photoshop.
In the summer of 2001 I worked a 4-month internship at PDX/NHIN with their in-house design department. I worked under the guidance and leadership of the art director, then Charlotte Hicks, and learned a great deal about the printing process. Everything from talking with paper reps, to ordering samples, to paper mill tours, to designing business cards, postcards and even getting the chance to design the branding for their annual corporate conference. I learned a lot that summer.
The time period from 2002-2007 brought a lot of new changes in my life. In that 5 year span I never formally worked as a designer. From 2002-2003 I worked a few dead-end jobs while living at home figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. Then in August 2003 I enlisted in the United States Air Force. I saw the opportunity as a stepping stone in my life, not a career by any means. Over the next four years I would learn more about myself than I ever imagined when I first arrived at basic training. Exactly one year after I entered the military I stepped off the plane in Misawa, Japan. I spent the next 3 years in Japan, the last 2 being the best years with my wife. Finally in August 2007 my active duty requirement was fulfilled and I was shipped back home a free man.
In October 2007 I landed a position at WaveTwo as the lead front-end designer. For two and a half years I learned the ins and outs of the business. Everything from client meetings, to making proposals, to even managing projects. It was a small company with great opportunity to grow in leaps and bounds, and that’s what I did. I left WaveTwo in May 2010 with more experience and knowledge than when I started, and I think that’s the something to be proud of.
About the Site
Over the past three years my site has seen many changes, both in content and layout. And I’m positive in the coming years it will continue to evolve as well. But regardless of how this site looks my goal is to always be real and honest in writing about my life, design and most of all my faith. I hope you find this a safe place to share your thoughts along side of mine.
Who I Am
I am a son. I am an artist. I am a husband.
What exactly does that mean? It means that I have a relationship with the Creator of the Heavens and Earth. It means that I look to Him for inspiration and guidance in all of my work as an artist and as a husband. Not that I sit around and wait for a sign from heaven, but I learn to hear the soft whisper of the Holy Spirit to guide me.
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:36-40
I enjoy the great community of people I connect with, both far and near. Relaxing at home with my wife and our two dogs is one of my favorite ways to spend the day. When I’m not online I enjoy photography, organizing and making artwork.
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4 Responses to About
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Mary Beth says:
I’m glad to see a Christian designer on the web. It encourages me to take a stand for my Christian beliefs. Keep trusting God!
Your site is very interesting!
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Tosha Provenza says:
I was really hoping that the “apple” stickers meant something more than what they did. I was convinced it was a symbol for the Garden of Eden, or forbidden fruit, something meaningful. Anyway, when I was searching the internet for help on this topic I came across your article “apple turnover” and I liked it =) in fact, I find your site interesting…so thanks!
Great stuff Kyle. To anyone that comes across this about page I highly suggest you add Kyle to the repertoire of blogs you visit. The posts are informative and easy to read and the design is always inspiring.