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United & Vote – Poster & Tee
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United & Vote – Poster & Tee
“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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Unite & Vote Poster is available for purchase in my shop. Unite & Vote Tee is available for purchase on Cotton Bureau. All Cotton Bureau apparel comes in a variety of clothing types, styles, fits, sizes, materials, and colors.
Red Crowned Crane
Creative Musing
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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.
Kanga & Joey
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Kanga & Joey
An illustration that originated from a Sunday afternoon sketch.
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Kanga & Joey graphic tee is available for purchase. 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.
Flying Dutchman – Display Typeface
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Flying Dutchman – Display Typeface
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.
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Take a look at Flying Dutchman showcased on a vintage skateboard deck by Moose Skateboards.
Wonder Woman
Creative Musing
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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.
Future State – Brand Identity
Client Project
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Future State – Brand Identity
Future State was developed for the key stakeholders and the City of Grand Rapids, aimed to establish a council to facilitate engagement and foster connections between employers and employees within 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.
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City of Grand Rapids
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+ Brand Advisor
+ Concept Development
+ Creative Strategy
+ Design Direction
+ Qualitative Research
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MKN Design Team:
+ Michael Nÿkamp, Design DirectorFuture State Stakeholder:
+ Kevin White
Wolverine Sticker
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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.
RAM
Creative Musing
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RAM
An illustration crafted with strong lines, smooth corners, and a bold fill.
Nutrilite – Process Infographic
Client Project
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Nutrilite – Process Infographic
Recognized globally, Nutrilite offers a range of high-quality vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements designed to support optimal health and wellness. I was approached by Nutrilite to offer conceptual insights on visualizing their Traceability Process.
Upon understanding their Traceability Process, which extends from initial plant selection to the final Nutrilite product, I developed two concepts. One emphasizes the comprehensive nine-step procedure, depicting hands alongside specialized industry tools. The other focuses on individuals implementing the nine-step process in authentic settings.
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Nutrilite
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+ Design & Layout
+ Illustration
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MKN Design Team:
+ Michael Nÿkamp, Design DirectorNutrilite Stakeholders:
+ Nichole (Wood) Kravat, Global Assistant Brand Manager Marketing
+ Justin Duimstra, Senior Art Director
+ Tom Forsberg, Senior Communication Manager
+ Jake Weibel, Lead Communications Specialist
+ Joel Van Kuiken, Lead Copywriter
Diamonds
Creative Musing
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Diamonds
Simplified word mark exploration with custom lettering.
We Are Better Than This
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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.
Her
Creative Musing
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Her
A simplified silhouette portrait for her.
Mom
Creative Musing
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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.
MYD Studio – Architectural Styles Poster
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MYD Studio – Architectural Styles Poster
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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Architectural Styles poster is available for purchase in my shop.
Void
Creative Musing
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Void
Visual exploration.
Maze
Creative Musing
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Maze
Illustration of the link between the work maze and form.
Z E P H Y R
Creative Musing
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Z E P H Y R
A spacious and boxy custom typeface I designed for the name.
Peacock Pencils
Creative Musing
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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.
Swannibs
Creative Musing