Designer, Amateur Baker, Cat Dad
Hey, it’s Holden… again! Here’s a little more about me—starting back at the beginning. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona with big dreams to escape the desert and explore the world!
After attending the University of Arizona, I moved to Madrid to study Spanish for 6 months before returning to an IT Advisory role at KPMG. Throughout my tenure in cyber security, I worked with various enterprise clients in the Bay Area and Los Angeles; however, over time, I discovered that my true passion lie with design.
As a kid, I would spend countless hours tinkering with Photoshop, designing graphics and using HTML/CSS to perfect my Neopets profile. Then, I began building forum websites dedicated to my favorite TV shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed, namely. Design had always inspired me, and when I finally became a professional UX Designer, it was a dream come true.
In my spare time, I love spending time with my cat, Nimbus, who is the center of my universe. I am constantly designing and building new spaces for him to play on, some of which you can check out below.
I also love reading fiction, catching up on the latest TV shows, cooking, and baking—pasta dishes and cakes are my specialties.
Current Favorite Book: Player Piano - Kurt Vonnegut
Feline Design for Nimbus Cat
“Holden has designed each of my vacation residences [pictured below] with the utmost regard for user experience and aesthetics.”
Nimbus Cat
Rough Translation
Nimbus’ Penthouse
Nimbus’ Sanctum
Nimbus’ Crow’s Nest
Skills
Tools
Education
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - May 2017
Majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems
The University of Arizona & Trilogy Education Services, UX/UI Bootcamp
UX/UI Certificate - June 2021
Massachusetts Institute of Technology xPro, Virtual and Augmented Reality Bootcamp
VR and AR Certificate - February 2023