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
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, McCormick School of Engineering
Master of Business Administration - May 2027
Master of Science in Design Innovation - May 2027
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