Born and raised in the California Bay Area, Don grew up stumbling on words because he couldn't find a good way to verbalize what he saw in his head. As a graduate from California State University East Bay, he gained new skills and experiences with visual communication through design and artwork. 

His experience with a camera and 1-on-1 design work helped Don evolve to who he is now: someone who loves teaching, learning, and helping you visualize what's on your mind. 

Don at CSU East Bay's Japanese garden.

“Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Sunset over the San Francisco bay.