Born and raised in the Midwest, I developed a fascination for design when I got my first computer and a copy of Photoshop as a high school graduation gift. For nearly two decades my appreciation for gradients and whitespace, layout and type has yielded products that are elegant yet approachable. After years of design leadership at Rdio, Adobe, and Stripe, I am now the VP of Design at Duolingo.
Purchasing, planting, propagating, and parenting plants is a passion and hobby of mine. Plantbook is where I keep track of my collection of plants and propagations, along with best care practices and helpful tips for propagating them.
Learning a language used to require tutors, textbooks, and tons of cash. Now all you need is a screen, a few minutes a day, and Duolingo, the free language learning app that’s loved by people around the world. With 30+ languages and fun, bite-sized lessons you take at your own pace, Duolingo fits a new language into your life. And just might change it.