Creative Musing
November 2018
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United & Vote
“If we don’t vote, we are ignoring history and giving away the future.” This quote by Pat Mitchel reminds us of our obligation as U.S. citizens to vote for our future. Absorb these words, take action, register and head to the polls when you are called on each election day. Vote!
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This mark is available as a poster in my shop and can be purchased on a tee at Cotton Bureau
October 2018
Red Crowned Crane
Another Sunday afternoon sketch realized. In Japan this crane is sacred. It’s a symbol of happiness, eternal youth, fidelity, good luck, love, and long life.
Creative Musing
October 2018
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Kanga & Joey
An illustration that originated from a Sunday afternoon sketch.
Creative Musing + Product
October 2018
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Flying Dutchman
This display typeface embodies a minimalist, contemporary boxy serif style, inspired by my earlier creation, Dutch Mafia.
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Flying Dutchman is available for purchase, email me for licensing and cost.
Related Content
Take a look at Flying Dutchman showcased on a vintage skateboard deck by Moose Skateboards.
Creative Musing
September 2018
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Wonder Woman
This illustration was modeled after the original D.C. Comics Wonder Woman and tv show star, Lynda Carter. Sorry Gal Gadot, I think you’re awesome too.
Client Project
September 2018
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Future State
Future State identity for the City of Grand Rapids. It’s a simple mark that implies forward momentum. The project’s initiative is to bridge the gap between employers and employees in the AI economy. The triangular mark used for Future State’s mark is derived from a segment of a square, symbolizing a map's grid system. The squares represented on a map serve as markers for finding distinct regions, such as Grand Rapids – serving as the the area where Future State resides. The sliced triangular segment of the square acts as forward momentum.
+ Brand Identity
+ Creative Direction
+ Concept Development
+ Sketching & Ideation
+ Graphic Design
This project was a collaborative effort, with Kevin White.
Creative Musing + Product
August 2018
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Wolverine Sticker
Simplified wolverine stickers for your car window, bumper, skateboard, water bottle, computer, binder, and whatever else you can think of.
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This sticker is available for purchase in my shop.
Creative Musing
August 2018
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RAM
An illustration crafted with strong lines, smooth corners, and a bold fill.
Client Project
August 2018
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Nutrilite
Assisted Nutrilite in shaping visual ideas for Nutrilite’s Traceability Process, spanning from the initial plant selection to final Nutrilite product. One concept highlights the comprehensive nine-step procedure using hands alongside specialized industry tools. While the other centers around individuals applying the nine-step process in authentic settings.
+ Illustration Concepts
+ Creative Direction
+ Research
+ Concept Development
+ Sketching & Ideation
+ Project Management
Creative Musing
July 2018
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Diamonds
Simplified word mark exploration with custom lettering.
Article + Creative Musing
June 2018
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We Are Better Than This
The words by Rep Elijah Cummings in 2018 stuck me, “We should all be able to agree that in the United States of America we will not intentionally separate children from their parents. We will not do that, we are better than that!” Our national policies affect our national symbols. What once signified freedom to the world, now represents imprisonment for the vulnerable. Using the US flag as a symbol, I deconstructed it, transforming its stripes into bars and its stars into razor wire.
Creative Musing
June 2018
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Her
A simplified silhouette portrait for her.
Creative Musing
May 2018
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Mom
To all moms, thank you and happy Mother’s Day. Especially mine. The smile is paired with the typeface Myriad designed by Carol Twombly and Robert Slimbach from Adobe Originals.
Product
May 2018
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MYD Studio, Architectural Styles
My poster was bought, and the customer sent me a photo along with this friendly note from Lauren Moss, purchaser and owner of MYD Studio, “Framed minimally and placed on the ideal wall space, this Architectural Styles poster is the latest addition to our studio storefront, serving as a beautiful and fitting source of graphic inspiration.”
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This poster is available for purchase in my shop.
April 2018
Void
Visual word exploration.
Creative Musing
April 2018
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Maze
Illustration of the link between the work maze and form.
Creative Musing
March 2018
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Z E P H Y R
A spacious and boxy custom typeface I designed for the name.
Creative Musing
March 2018
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Peacock Pencils
Simple mark for a selection of 12 colored pencil crayons. The mark is paired with the typeface Gotham designed by Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones.
Creative Musing
March 2018
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Swannibs
The smooth, sweeping curves of the swan's form seamlessly transition into the neck of the pen nib. The mark is paired with the typeface Cabrito designed by Jeremy Dooley from Insigne Design.
Creative Musing
February 2018
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Rooster
Illustration utilizing basic shapes.
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