"It's good to look up to others and admire people, [but] admiration should start with yourself. You are probably one of the smartest and most inspirational people you will ever meet. Be your own genius, [it's] a lot easier than you think." -Emanuel Basnight

"Be your own genius." That phrase is the at the heart of everything I try and accomplish with my work. I am passionate about creating unique, memorable experiences for my clients. I drive to create cool shit that nobody else is creating-independent of medium. It's all I've ever wanted to do since I first picked up a pencil and started sketching penguins as a child.

I am an award-winning independent art director specializing in mobile and digital design, branding, and creative direction. I've been creating experiences for over thirteen years, and I've worked with a variety of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small family businesses.

Born and raised a Buckeye in Columbus, Ohio, I've lived in Atlanta and Minneapolis before settling down in Seattle, Washington twelve years ago. A grizzled, veteran kickball player, I also enjoy settling into my couch for football on Saturdays to cheer/agonize/complain about my beloved Buckeyes. My favorite hobby, however, is pointing out bad typography to my wife, a passion that she enjoys slightly less than me.

If you have an interesting project you'd like to collaborate on, please drop me a line at dwight@studiobattle.com. Read Less