Creative Musing
July 2017
Canada 150
Creative Musing
July 2017
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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
June 2017
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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
June 2017
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Dueling Cherries
Pattern exercise with one illustrated cherry cluster. From illustration to the pattern, to product application.
Suburban Rooftops
Creative Musing + Product
June 2017
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Suburban Rooftops
A cluttered illustrative representation of endless America’s suburban rooftops.
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Suburban Rooftops print is available for purchase in my shop.
Pollution's Monster
Creative Musing
May 2017
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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
May 2017
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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
April 2017
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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
March 2017
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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
March 2017
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Uneasy Eye
Simple little illustration and animated gif to give it life.
King Lear
Creative Musing
March 2017
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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.
Panel Discussion & Portfolio Review
Article
February 2017
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Panel Discussion & Portfolio Review
Over the weekend, I dedicated my morning to attending "WIP it into Shape," a panel discussion and portfolio review tailored for design students in West Michigan. The event provided an invaluable platform for emerging talents in the design field. Panelists included: Emily Boyd, Sarah Brockett, and Carlos Estrada. This day was organized by AIGA West Michigan, curated by Studio_Us and graciously hosted and sponsored by Atomic Object.
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Program design and photography by two kind and talented humans, Bree and Ross Tanner from Studio_Us.
Camp Pine
Creative Musing
February 2017
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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.
House Books
Client Project
February 2017
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House Books
I collaborated with AP&B (American Print & Bindery) on numerous projects, including the production of a diverse range of notebooks tailored for different audiences, such as Enré and Nelos Sketch Books. Notably, one of their flagship products is Vela, a specialized lab notebook designed for researchers within the scientific industry, marketed under the brand name Vela Sciences®.
House Books was an endevor focused on notebooks tailored for writers. My involvement included the development of its logo. Leveraging its literal name, I employed simple line resembling a roof to aptly symbolize House Books. I paired the mark with the typeface URW Bodoni designed by Giambattista Bodoni from URW Type Foundry. To amplify its impact, the selected typeface letters where adjusted to align and suit the upper and lower words of House Books to augment its visibility and presence.
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Brand Identity
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+ Creative Direction
+ Qualitative Research
+ Concept Development
+ Sketching & Ideation
+ Illustration
Nook Real Estate
Client Project
January 2017
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Nook Real Estate
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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Illustration & Graphic Design
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+ Creative Direction
+ Research
+ Sketching & Ideation
+ Graphic Design
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This poster is available for purchase in my shop.
Skate, Surf, & Art
Article + Product
January 2017
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Skate, Surf, & Art
Monsa Publications requested permission to feature my illustrated skateboard deck graphic, "Urban Totem," in their book titled "Skate, Surf, and Art." This graphic, originally created for a fundraiser aimed at constructing a new skatepark.
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Skate, Surf, & Art is available for purchase on Monsa Publications website.
America's National Parks
Creative Musing
January 2017
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America's National Parks
Utilizing the emblem shape of the National Park Service and drawing inspiration from the natural elements of our parks—land, water, and sky. Above are two illustrative styles, left badge features gradient colors and right badge feature flat colors. The emblem typeface is Rockwell Nova designed by Monotype.
Canada Goose
Creative Musing
January 2017
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Canada Goose
Bold fills with negative space accents and a Canadian maple leaf.
Modern x Dwell
Creative Musing + Article
December 2016
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Modern x Dwell
The simple line and halftone pattern illustration is a reflection of the contemporary esthetics created for the Modern x Dwell collection. This collaboration between Dwell and Target has produced a thoughtful collection of well-designed modern pieces. Most pieces represented in my illustration are the outdoor patio collection.
Fish King
Creative Musing
December 2016