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I’m JAC,

designing the future

of brands,

spaces, and

interfaces.  

Millions of pixels pushed

Currently

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Creative Director & UI/UX Designer

playdeadpixel

Present – 2009

Recently

Art Director

Electric Playhouse

2024 – 2022

Before

Senior UI/UX Designer

Ideum

2022 – 2020

User Experience/User Interface Designer

Ideum

2020 – 2018

Junior Designer

Ideum

2018 – 2017

  • Along with a collective 5+ Years in retail, management, and financial industries.

playdeadpixel is the independent design practice of JAC, focused on art direction and visual systems. With nearly 17 years of experience, I work with museums, cultural institutions, and research organizations to shape how complex material is structured and understood across exhibitions, publications, and digital environments.

My focus is on education and academic contexts; translating subjects like science, history, culture, and technology into clear, accessible systems for public audiences. Much of my work centers on interactive digital design systems and touch-based exhibition experiences, where content, interface, and physical space work together seamlessly.

Resume

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Select Clients

  • Albuquerque Convention Center
    Altoona Historical Society
    Alzheimer’s Association of N.M.
    Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
    Amplifier Art Initiative
    Blavatnik Archive Foundation
    Brainerd Animal Health Center
    Bulleit Whiskey
    Bureau of Reclamation
    California Science Center
    Corruption Tracker
    Deciens Capital
    Hennepin Healthcare
    ICO Real Estate
    Inspire EdVentures
    Joshwa
    Justin Martin
    Lifesavers NM
    Museum of Pawnee Nation
    National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
    National Park Service
    New Mexico Association for Museums
    New Mexico BioPark Society
    New Mexico Highlands University
    PRISME Initiative
    Ricochet Science
    Rusko
    San Diego Zoo
    Sherwin Miller Museum of Art
    Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
    Tara Evonne Trudell
    Turtle Bay Exploration Park
    UC Berkeley
    United World College-USA
    University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
    University of New Mexico
    University of Northern Iowa
    Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
    VARA Winery and Distillery
    Windelspectrum
    The World Peace Foundation

Client Testimonies

  • Stephen Platenberg

    “Board presentation was a big success. They really liked everything and Judi is very pleased. Great job everyone! Thank you for the excellent work and congratulations!”

  • Blavatnik Archive Foundation

    "We are back, and happy to report that the exhibit opening was a success! Opening event guests (over 100) were visibly impressed with the way the exhibit looked and functioned, and of course emotionally touched by the personal stories. I can attest to the wide usage of all three languages, which worked seamlessly. Witnessing the visitors' reactions felt rewarding, and we hope to share that feeling with you."

  • Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

    "The maps look fantastic with the new additions and everything looks to be running smoothly. Thank again for your teams patience assisting us."

  • Windelspectrum

    "Just wanted to let you know that the new Windelspectrum site looks great and that I am going to launch it over the weekend. So another great project is complete!"

  • Inspire EdVentures

    "The website is looking absolutely fantastic! It is so much cleaner and more intuitive! I really appreciate the work you have done on this!”

  • WL Concepts & Sue McCoy Design

    "Thank you so much for your guidance and for sharing your expertise as you guided us through the process of creating the interactive exhibits. As you know we were completely new to this world and your patience was so greatly appreciated!!"

  • Science Museum of Minnesota

    "Kudos to all involved through the development, design, and production of this exhibit, we created a unique gallery with some difficult constraints that's going to be a real crowd-pleaser out in Cincinnati.”

  • Buds & Beans

    "It feels that this new logo and information y'all gave us is going to give us the opportunity to grow more! Out of all 3 logos we've now had as a business in the last 6 months lol this one is the only one that 100% feels right for the business and what we're aiming for.”

  • Corruption Tracker

    "Just wanted to say a massive thank you from me and the entire team for all the creativity, labour and energy you put into designing this beautiful logo. It is absolutely gorgeous, you have some serious skills!"

  • World Peace Foundation

    "Your work made a strong impact and we are so pleased you made time to support this project."

  • Self Serve

    "Working with JAC is an absolute joy. The work is unique, timely and always seems to be on the cutting edge of graphic design."

  • Transformational Prison Project

    Hey Jac. This is fantastic!! I love it. Great job in a very tight time frame!! Thank you so much!!

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