About Elliott

ABOUT ME
20+
Years of Experience
3
Continents Inhabited
Infinite
Things Left to Explore
I make things make sense.
I’m a Creative Director, designer and storyteller with a habit of getting curious about how things work. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across agencies and in-house teams, helping brands navigate everything from global product launches and brand transformations to websites, films, campaigns and customer experiences.
I’m happiest somewhere between the big picture and the details—understanding the problem, finding the idea, and working with good people to make it real. I believe strong creative work should be thoughtful without being precious, ambitious without losing sight of reality, and clear enough that people actually understand what you’re trying to say.
MY JOURNEY
Curiosity has gotten me pretty far.
I started in journalism, found my way into advertising and design, and never really stopped wandering between disciplines. That curiosity has taken me from Oregon to Colorado, through agency life and in-house leadership, and into projects involving everything from technology and financial services to backyard buildings.
Outside of work, the wandering gets more literal. I’m a photographer, traveler, occasional filmmaker, fermentation tinkerer and enthusiastic student of places, languages and people.
I split my time between Denver and an off-grid home in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, and I’m generally happiest when I’m learning how something works—or heading somewhere I haven't been before.
A camera is usually nearby.