Developed initially as a side project, but now occupying my full time efforts; Gowanus Design Initiative was founded to facilitate the consulting needs of clients starting up new business ventures. Over the past year efforts have been dedicated to GDI, which operates as an independent consulting agency developing start-up strategy, new-business models, conceptual design, and design management protocol. Current projects include: strategy and development services for a start-up social networking software agency with anticipated public launch in 2010; various hospitality design projects, and the design of two international private residences.