You're probably reading this because you want to know that you're in the right hands - it's a big decision, to choose the right designer. I do my research too and I fully empathize with your quest. So, know that I hold to a code of conduct that ensures you get exactly what you want and need. With that said, let's jump into a little about my experience.

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I was exposed to and started getting serious about photography during my freshman year of high school. Throughout the rest of high school, I focused as much as I could on art, design, video production, and many other creative endeavors. 

In 2003 I went to Southern Oregon University to follow my passion. It was the only school in Oregon at the time with a dedicated Video Production major. During my time there I worked at RCTV - a local TV station. It was an honor to cohost a late-night movie critic program, where we reviewed movies with a teacher - discussing symbolism. 

Later in life, I took more classes at Lane Community College. I focused on expanding my understanding of design and the relationship between how we subconsciously interpret shapes. During my return to school, I continued to grow my photography skills, painting, sound engineering, and more.

I took a fitness training job to supplement my income during school and ended up providing the company with logo rebranding and advertising. It felt great seeing my work on a billboard, merchandise, and commercials!

For some reason and beyond my understanding now, I didn't pursue design work but rather focused on personal training.

Years later I moved to Salem OR, began working as a Correctional Officer. The idea of doing the things I loved for work faded away when I had kids. I just wanted to ensure a solid career with good family benefits. Soon though, my creative side began to bubble up once more.

I found myself writing little ideas in my notebook at work about bedtime stories to tell my kids that night. Before long I'd compiled the notes into a longer story. At the beginning of 2023, I published this endeavor as a full-length fantasy novel called Island in the Mist: A Mirror, Mist, & Moonlight Novel. What!

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This project reaffirmed my passion for imagination, feeding my creative side.

It's become a burning inferno, a constant infatuation to learn more and make as much as possible.

Let me use this energy to create for you. You've already invested in me, so let me invest time and creativity for you.

-Niko, your new designer