NOVA, the most watched science television series in the world, has been on air for over 40 years and continues to produce incredible, high caliber programming.  As an associate producer, I contributed to all phases of production, from initial research to field shoots and post work.  Although no longer producing traditional media, the research and storytelling skills I learned during my time in documentary television continually come into play as a user experience designer.

Stories provide clarity and memorability; they capture attention and inspire action. Now as product designer, I use stories to help understand and empathize with users, learn about their goals, put a human face on analytic data, and communicate design ideas.  Crafting a good experience is in many ways like telling a good story.

These are behind-the-scenes photos of a green screen shoot with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson for an episode of NOVA scienceNOW.