Creative Musing
Hopscotch Co.
Creative Musing
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Hopscotch Co.
Who would have guessed that the letters in hopscotch perfectly align with the game itself? The mark is paired with the typeface DIN 2014 designed by Vasily Biryukov from Paratype.
ILLOHUS
Creative Musing + Product
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ILLOHUS
I designed this logo for my side hustle.
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I opened up a small shop on my website to sell posters and digital products. Peruse all the products available in my shop.
Red Headed Finch
Creative Musing
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Red Headed Finch
Minimalist study on this Red Headed Finch.
Weekend Exploration
Creative Musing
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Weekend Exploration
Fun exploration with typeface and illustration this weekend.
Kindness Is Magic
Creative Musing
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Kindness Is Magic
Kindness is magic (it really needs to be mentioned twice). Let’s start each day with this important reminder. Stickers coming soon and maybe some tees. The mark is paired with the typeface Cooper Black designed by Oswald Bruce Cooper from Adobe Originals.
Postal Mark
Creative Musing
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Postal Mark
A modern interpretation of an old postal mark.
David's Eye
Creative Musing
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David's Eye
Illustration inspired by the quote from Thomas Carlyle, "The depth of our despair measures what capability and height of claim we have to hope."
John Lennon
Creative Musing
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John Lennon
Simplified portrait of John Lennon.
Canada 150
Creative Musing
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Canada 150
I designed this anniversary mark for Canada’s 150th celebration. The mark features a maple leaf bursting like fireworks, embodying Canada's iconic Maple Leaf while also representing the unity of its citizens. The mark is paired with the typeface ATF Alternate Gothic designed by American Type Founders Collection.
Birth Of Peace
Creative Musing
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Birth Of Peace
An illustration inspired by the words of Sri Chinmoy, “War forgets peace. Peace forgives war.” From the poem, War & Peace.
Dueling Cherries
Creative Musing
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Dueling Cherries
Pattern exercise with one illustrated cherry cluster. From illustration to the pattern, to product application.
Pollution's Monster
Creative Musing
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Pollution's Monster
Illustration inspired by the quote from Al Gore, “Pollution should never be the price of prosperity”
The Guardian
Creative Musing
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The Guardian
A simplified and modernized interpretation of a Lion Passant was used as a heraldic symbol in the early 14th century. The logo's mark is paired with the typeface Rama Slab designed by Ryoichi Tsunekawa from Dharma Type.
Bluejay & Cardinal
Creative Musing
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Bluejay & Cardinal
Illustration and type exploration from this past weekend. Simplified Bluejay and Cardinal illustration paired with the typeface, Sofia Pro designed by Olivier Gourvat from Mostardesign. C'est fantastique!
Lion Book Publishing Co.
Creative Musing
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Lion Book Publishing Co.
Dedicated to independent authors and their stories. The typeface utilized around the mark is ATF Franklin Gothic by American Type Founders Collection.
Uneasy Eye
Creative Musing
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Uneasy Eye
Simple little illustration and animated gif to give it life.
King Lear
Creative Musing
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King Lear
Simple lines to create this portrait of King Lear for a book jacket. The typeface used on this book jacket is ITC Franklin Gothic designed by Morris Fuller Benton from Monotype.
Camp Pine
Creative Musing
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Camp Pine
A square, retro mid-century logo with repetitive modern aesthetics. The typeface was custom designed to fit a campy feel.
Nook Real Estate
Client Project
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Nook Real Estate – Illustration
Nook Real Estate, nestled in the heart of Newport Beach, California, epitomizes modernity in the realm of real estate. With a team of astute industry leaders, they specialize in handpicking lifestyle properties that captivate discerning buyers. I've was hired by Nook to craft simple illustrations showcasing the diverse architectural styles of California, enriching their marketing arsenal with visual allure.
Employing my minimalist illustrative approach, I visually captured 20 distinct architectural styles. These illustrations were subsequently compiled into a poster, presenting a comprehensive showcase of the diverse spectrum of architectural designs found in Newport Beach, California.
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Nook Real Estate
Real Estate -
+ Design Direction
+ Graphic Design
+ Iconography
+ Sketching & Ideation
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MKN Design Team:
+ Michael Nÿkamp, Design DirectorNook Real Estate Stakeholder:
+ Derek May, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer -
This poster is available for purchase in my shop.