Phil is an interactive designer with a life long love of drawing and creativity. He studied New Media Graphic Design at Western Washington University. While at university, Phil worked for the school's publicity center, creating posters and other print media for internal organizations. After graduating in 2005, Phil moved to New York City in search of adventure, excitement, and cool design opportunities. He worked as a freelance flash designer when he first arrived, then did an internship for AOL Music, and finally got a position as a user interface designer at Gamelab. Phil's favorite obsessions are graphic arts, indie rock, video games, skiing, pie, and rock climbing.