I have been working with the web since 1996. My background before then was as a traditional graphic designer; exposing me to corporate, packaging and publication design.

Early on I decided that a visual designer without a full understanding of technical execution was at a disadvantage; much like a print designer who doesn't understand paper or printing. I maintain that to design a system one must understand the technologies. The most elegant interfaces and positive user experiences come from a successful desegregation of design and medium. To that end I have learned several programming technologies and become very versed in Flash and HTML, adept at ASP, SQL and working on becoming fluent in several other technologies.

So, my general bent is aesthetics (see the portfolio) but also technology and execution. This works both sides of my brain so I don't walk about lopsided.