Brian J. Crowley spent much of his childhood drawing and sculpting his own characters. He graduated the Ringling School of Art and Design in 2001 with a BFA in Illustration. Shortly after he moved to Chicago; it was there he began developing his hit webcomic Hamster Rage. Since then he has drawn and written stories for Image Comics, Monsterverse Comics, Sugar Skull Comics and many others. 

Crowley was dedicated to human-centered design and pursued a Master's Certificate in Web Design and Development at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he discovered his passion for UX. Crowley has spent several years honing his skills and sharing his expertise. His journey has encompassed various roles, from being a UX Designer to excelling as a UX Lead Instructor for Kansas State and the University of Wisconsin.

For over two decades, Chicago has been Crowley's beloved home, where he has built a life alongside his wonderful wife, Stacey, and their dog, Griffon.