Well Met Traveler.

I'm Brian, an artist, educator, leader, web designer, and digital marketer based in Erie, PA.

I am a fan of a good story

I am a designer, agency owner, and long-time fan of good stories in any format. In 2004 I co-founded Werkbot, a web design and marketing company in Erie, PA, where I help lead and design websites and brands for businesses that want their online presence to actually work. 

This site is my personal side. It is where a good glass of scotch, a few rolls of a d20 with friends, and sailing in ~10 knots all have a place. I enjoy RPG and RTS games, and I like systems that encourage creativity, strategy, and imagination.

I am also someone who cares about how people and ideas fit together. Here I share thoughts on design, business, games, sailing, and whatever else I am learning.

Recent posts from the Captain's Log
My Print Making Process

My Print Making Process

Back into printmaking For the past 10 years or so, we have worked with Flexcut, a toolmaker for printmakers and carvers. In a lot of ways, they felt like a...
Why Get Three Quotes When You Already Know Who You’re Hiring?

Why Get Three Quotes When You Already Know Who You’re Hiring?

Over the years, we have been pulled into more than a few rushed proposal requests. The details are thin. The timeline is tight. The scope is still fuzzy. But someone...
Loki Sploots

Loki Sploots

We got Loki in the fall, and this post is only based around his Sploot photos. I'll likely continue adding to this in batches.
Has AI given us ADHD, or have I always had that?

Has AI given us ADHD, or have I always had that?

I have been thinking about focus lately. More specifically, I have been thinking about how hard it is to focus when every idea now feels like something I can actually...
My Print Making Process

My Print Making Process

Back into printmaking For the past 10 years or so, we have worked with Flexcut, a toolmaker for printmakers and carvers. In a lot of ways, they felt like a...