Hiya!

My name is Zachary Taylor Simon.

I was NOT named after the 12th U.S. President, that's an obscure coincidence. Please, call me Zac.

I'm a content designer & strategist who likes digital product teams.

I love the intersection of content strategy and content design — going from big, elegant ideas to plans and action. My heart contains user experiences that are intuitive, yet unexpected, like a perfect saying you've never heard before.

Outside work, I like making things move, photography, rock climbing, and Nic Cage movies. Find me cycling year-round 🚲, playing fighting games 🕹️, and feeling strongly about jorts ✂️.

Here's my professional journey
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Turning ad mockups into HTML for my dad's business

2007

Getting into the world of eSports with competitive Team Fortress 2

Coding custom HUDs, editing YouTube compilations and streaming on Twitch

2008

DJing at Radio K

2013

Attending the University of Minnesota and majoring in computer science (no more time for video games)

2014

Picking up as many writing jobs as i could find — Reporting for the MN Daily, writing album reviews, newsletters and on-air spots for Radio K, art editing and running publicity at The Tower art and literary magazine

Switching majors to Journalism and Strategic Communications