Creative Musing
I Can Read
Crow & Pitcher
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Crow & Pitcher
This weekend I read several fables by Aesop to my kids. One of the fables, The Crow & the Pitcher draws a relationship between problem-solving and wit (critical thinking), and perseverance. Within my own practice of strategic visual communication, these two attributes are critical in the process of developing and building brands. Without it, the ability to perceive, create and innovate is deprived.
Agri Canada
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Agri Canada
A mark exploration that didn’t make the cut.
The Morning Post
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The Morning Post
Conceptual expression of a sun coming over hillsides or an individual reading a newspaper. The Mark is paired with the typeface Meta Serif Pro, designed by Botio Nikoltchev, Christian Schwartz, Erik Spiekermann, Kris Sowersby, and Ralph du Carrois from FontFont.
Kudo
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Kudo
A hand-lettered wordmark study on the word Kudo, meaning praise and honor received for an achievement. This is a custom made typeface.
Wilhelm Tell
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Wilhelm Tell
A fun exploration of the Wilhelm Tell folk tale.
Onward
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Onward
An orderly wordmark of marching letter forms.
Paralympic Games
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Paralympic Games
Study of icons for Paralympics Games.
Loon Family
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Loon Family
Loon and her nestlings floating on the water.
Universal Mickey
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Universal Mickey
Merging an illustrative world globe with mickey’s ears.
Paper Airplane
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Paper Airplane
Bold fill and uniformed shapes.
Mother Teresa
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Mother Teresa
This could make a great guitar pick : )
Topiary Wordmark
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Topiary Wordmark
Exploration developing hand-styled lettering and animation that demonstrates the definition of the word. This is a custom made typeface.
Various Clients – Brand Motion Design
Client Projects
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Various Clients – Brand Motion Design
Motion design brings logos and brand marks to life, turning static visuals into dynamic elements that engage audiences and strengthen brand storytelling.
Incorporating simple, purposeful motion into a brand not only enhances its visual appeal but also creates an emotional connection with the audience when executed thoughtfully. Beyond applying simple animation to a logo or mark, motion can tell a more engaging brand story, making it easier for customers to relate to, remember, and interact with the brand. These animated elements can also be applied across digital platforms, presentations, and social media, ensuring consistency while capturing attention in a crowded visual landscape.
Looking for assistance in establishing a brand or revitalizing an existing one, contact me!
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Various Clients
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+ Design Direction
+ Concept Development
+ Illustration
+ Motion & Animated Design
+ Storyboard Development -
MKN Design Team:
+ Michael Nÿkamp, Design Director
Stakeholders:
+ Various Clients
Young Mr. Tumnus
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Young Mr. Tumnus
As a child, I adored Mr. Tumnus's character for his timid yet gleeful demeanor, his kind-hearted nature, and his occasional moments of somber reflection in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."
Illustration Credit: AF Fotografie / Bridgeman Images. Photograph of colored illustration by Pauline Baynes (1922-2008) from a 2014 edition published by HarperCollins.
Pink Robin
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Pink Robin
The Pink Robin is native to southern Australia and is a small tubby bird.
Aggressive Bulls
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Aggressive Bulls
Exploring different simplified bull illustrations, the right emulates cave paintings while the other adopts a sleek minimalist approach.
Girl
Creative Musing + Product
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Girl
Enjoyable illustrative explorations with motion.
Yield French Press
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Yield French Press
Simple exploded technical illustration of a French Press and its components. Product designed by Yield.
Otter Books
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