Speed

I am a self-confirmed petrol head. I’ve always been fascinated by car and motorcycle design and building—it’s what initially led me to a career in design. I entered Art Center as a Transportation Design major, already building custom cars and bikes as a teenager. I thought, “How cool would it be to get paid to do what I already do for fun?” This passion evolved into both my education and my career, and it’s become a lifelong hobby.

For me, these vehicles aren’t just precious things to be polished and never used. Sure, they’re objects of desire and beauty, but they’re also enablers of speed and experience, meant to be enjoyed. If it has wheels and an engine, I want to take it apart, redesign it, build it up, race it, break it, and do it all over again.

I’ve built and raced motorcycles and cars across the country, in Australia, Europe, and at the Isle of Man. Many of them have won races and championships, and one even earned the 1 Moto Show ‘One Bike’ title award.

This continuous cycle of designing, building, racing, breaking, and refining is a major creative outlet for me. It feeds my creativity and continuously pushes me to improve, both personally and professionally. It’s a full-circle experience that fuels my passion, both as a designer and as someone who lives for the thrill of the ride.