Flagship

Creative Musing

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Flagship
Wordmark for Flagship. The typeface I used is Good Headline designed by Łukasz Dziedzic from FontFont.

 

Holiday Stroll

Product

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Holiday Stroll
Happy Holidays! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.

 

  • Holiday Stroll is currently unavailable for purchase. Please check back after Thanksgiving 2024. Check out more graphic tees on my Cotton Bureau profile page. All Cotton Bureau apparel comes in a variety of clothing types, styles, fits, sizes, materials, and colors.

Amazon, After Hour Hero

Article + Creative Musing

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Amazon, After Hour Hero
A conceptual advertisement concept I created for Amazon spotlighting their dedicated drivers and their commitment to after-hour deliveries. The visual emphasis is the delivery truck’s distinctive look and warm glow from its front lights, serving as a friendly delivery beacon. The copy establishes a personal connection with the reader, emphasizing Amazon's dedication to timely and reliable service, even if it’s after hours.

 

Crayola Crayons Poster

Product

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Crayola Crayons Poster
During my childhood, one of the highlights preparing for the first day of school was going school shopping and selecting a brand new box of crayons. I recall carefully unwrapping the box, ensuring not to tear the packaging and being greeted by its unique waxy scent. These illustrated posters are a tribute to this moment and to all who remember the scent and the joy of creating coloring masterpieces. The left poster is a 24 pack of Crayola Crayons with a Walmart price tag and the right poster is the unboxed pack of Crayola Crayons.

 

  • Unfortunately, I was unable to obtain a license from Crayola to sell these vibrant illustrative posters.

Skull & Bones

Product

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Skull & Bones
For a limited time some of the icons I created for Halloween will be available on graphic tees at Cotton Bureau. I’ve paired the icons with the typeface Metalista designed by Tomáš Brousil from Suitcase Type Foundry.

 

  • Skull & Bones (top right tee) is the only available tee in this series to purchase (check back in early October 2024 to purchase the others). Peruse more graphic tees on my Cotton Bureau profile page. All Cotton Bureau apparel comes in a variety of clothing types, styles, fits, sizes, materials, and colors.

Notcha Tacos

Product

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Notcha Tacos
Pronounced, Not-Cha-Tacos. Utilizing some past work I illustrated this fun tacos restaurant logo. The mark is paired with the typeface, CC Sign Language designed by John Roshell and Richard Starkings from Comicraft.

 

Sum

Product

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Sum
While I am not a professional type designer, I have a passion for creating custom typefaces. I just finished this display numerical typeface, called Sum. This font comprises six sizes: Light, Regular, Semibold, Bold, Black, and Heavy. Engaging in studies like this is beneficial for graphic designers., as it enables them to comprehend the intricacies of typeface formation. This knowledge is particularly valuable when crafting a bespoke typeface for a brand.
 

 

  • Sum is available for purchase. Email me for licensing and cost.

MKN Design Reel

Article + Client Project

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MKN Design Reel
Do you like what you see? Well, I’d like to work with you. If you're looking for an experienced independent (freelance) Art Director, Designer, and Illustrator, or if you know of any companies seeking short or long-term project contracts or retainers, feel free to contact me via email.

 

  • The design and illustrative projects within this reel are a combination of strategic branding, environmental design, iconography, illustration, graphic design, and packaging.

GEM

Creative Musing

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GEM
A simplification of a sapphire gem paired with the variable typeface, New York designed by Apple. New York is a serif companion to Apple’s San Franciso-type series, it features six weights and features variable optical sizes. The 'G' in the wordmark was adjusted to mirror the shape of the gem, enhancing balance and symmetry of the combination mark.

 

Carbon Cycle – Infographic Design

Client Project

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Carbon Cycle – Infographic Design
Creating and illustrating a carbon cycle infographic for a major producer of sustainable lumber, pulp, and paper. Our task was to clearly communicate the client's approach to combating climate change while showcasing their strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

The goal was to streamline a complex sustainability concept, making it visually captivating and ensuring the audience was able to comprehend the initiative. The final infographic was simple and friendly, conveying the client’s message of responsible environmental stewardship and dedication to a greener, more sustainable future.

 

  • Peopledesign
    Branding Agency

  • + Concept Development
    + Design & Layout
    + Illustration
    + Sketching & Ideation
    + Qualitative Research

  • MKN Design Team:
    + Michael Nÿkamp, Graphic Designer & Illustrator

    Peopledesign Stakeholder:
    + Yang Kim, Principal and Executive Creative Director

HON, Brand Collateral Design System

↑ Storyboard Sequence
Voi Promotional Video, Magnetic Poetry

↑ Product Wordplay
Playing with two HON products names, Boda and Jetty. Work smarter with Yoda, conquer tasks with Yetti.

FYI, these didn’t make the cut.

Client Project

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HON, Brand Collateral Design System
During my time at Peopledesign, I contributed as a designer to the development of creative materials for HON. My role encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, from conceptualizing social media campaigns and creating storyboards to planning and art directing photoshoots, as well as overseeing the print production of HON’s extensive product catalog. Every project was a collaborative effort, carefully crafted to align with the unique needs of HON and support their sales team effectively.

 

  • Peopledesign
    Brand Agency

  • + Art Direction
    + Brochure Planning
    + Concept Development
    + Graphic Design
    + Illustration
    + Photoshoot Art Direction
    + Print Management and Production
    + Qualitative Research
    + Sketching and Ideation

  • Project collateral was completed while employed at Peopledesign with a team designer directors, project managers, senior and junior designs, and copywriters.