What Drives Me Empathy, Efficiency, and Execution. Connection and communication with an audience are my primary focus. My designs are a tool to pass on the director's ideas to the viewer. Creating the world of the story through environment and character is fundamental, and the crossroads between set, lighting, and costume can make or break an experience. My interest in a variety of disciplines enables me to have an empathetic approach to my designs and communication with directors, designers, and audience members.