Creative Musing
November 2019
Farout
Creative Musing + Product
November 2019
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Farout
Using my custom display typeface, Flying Dutchman and added a 2-D effect I placed the word farout on a classic deck by Moose Skateboards.
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Farout was created using the Flying Dutchman display typeface. If you're interested in purchasing this typeface, please email email me for licensing and cost.
Illustrious Peacock
Creative Musing
November 2019
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Illustrious Peacock
Fun illustrative exploration, though it was difficult to get the tail feather effect I wanted.
Francophone du Canada
Article + Creative Musing
October 2019
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Francophone du Canada
The French-speaking population of Canada lacks a distinctive symbol that encapsulates the relationship between Canada's national emblem, the maple leaf, and Quebec's Fleur-de-lis. For those unfamiliar, Francophones refer to French-Canadians who are descendants of French pioneers. These include Acadians, Quebecois, and other French-speaking communities that were established in the 19th and 20th centuries. This study aimed to explore ways to bridge the gap between French-speaking and English-speaking Canadians. To achieve this, I simplified Stuart Ash's Centennial Symbol (1967) and updated the design of the Fleur-de-lis, integrating it into the emblem. This combined logo was then paired with Canada's federal identity program. The Francophone du Canada mark is paired with Helvetica designed by Linotype Design Studio in 1961 and Max Miedinger.
Pelican in Flight
Creative Musing
October 2019
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Pelican in Flight
Study of a pelican flying.
Adobe Characters
Creative Musing
October 2019
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Adobe Characters
Adobe Illustrator tools transformed into energetic walking, skateboarding, and roller skating characters. Right image characters names, from left to right: direct select, pen, magic wand, selection, sprayer, color palette, hand, eraser, brush, fill box, eyedropper, measure ruler, slice, stroke, layers palette and Adobe Illustrator mark.
Umbrella Co.
Creative Musing
October 2019
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Umbrella Co.
Simple lines and a bold shape. The logo’s mark is paired with the typeface Stolzl designed by Mariya Lish from Inhouse Type Foundry.
Black Cat
Creative Musing
October 2019
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Black Cat
Sly black cat
Fruit Salad
Creative Musing
October 2019
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Fruit Salad
This minimal exploration through fruit illustrations offers a revealing perspective on how circles establish the fundamental framework for crafting their intricate shapes, employing symmetry in the process.
Beacon
Creative Musing
August 2019
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Beacon
A simple logo symbolizing guidance. The mark is paired with Proxima Nova, designed by Mark Simonson from Mark Simonson Studio.
Space Invaders
Creative Musing
August 2019
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Space Invaders
These illustrations were explorations of hand location/position while holding a phone. It was boring with blank screens so I added the vintage Apple logo and Space Invaders.
Notre Dame De Paris
Creative Musing
August 2019
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Notre Dame De Paris
Symmetry with proper spacing.
The Mayflower
Creative Musing
August 2019
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The Mayflower
Incorporating strong vertical and horizontal fills with gentle curves.
Bear Love
Creative Musing
July 2019
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Bear Love
Bear with a whole lotta love.
Boxed In
Creative Musing
July 2019
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Boxed In
Following numerous heartfelt conversations with a dear friend regarding her mental health struggles, this artwork encapsulates my visual representation of those dialogues—conveying feelings of being trapped by stress, experiencing loneliness, vulnerability, confusion, anxiety, and depression.
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This poster is available for purchase in my shop.
American Literacy Council
Creative Musing
June 2019
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American Literacy Council
Utilizing the elements of the American flag. The mark is paired with the typeface Utopia designed by Robert Slimbach from Adobe Originals.
KitchenAid Coffee Drip
Client Project
June 2019
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KitchenAid Coffee Drip
Renowned as a leader in kitchen product design and innovation, KitchenAid stands as one of the most recognizable brands in the industry. Within their extensive product catalog, KitchenAid offers coffee makers that seamlessly blend innovative design with precision engineering, ensuring exceptional brewing experiences tailored to both casual coffee drinkers and connoisseurs. KitchenAid enlisted my expertise to visually illustrate their latest drip coffee maker, showcasing its innovative approach to evenly saturating coffee grounds.
Drawing from my comprehension of the innovative Spiral Head feature's functionality, I created a series of sketches to depict its role in ensuring consistent water saturation of coffee grounds for optimal flavor extraction. The project progressed through various stages, from discovery to concept sketching and ideation. Incorporating diverse perspectives, we determined the most impactful approach to illustrate the idea. This resulted in a straightforward line drawing with nuanced coloring and a phantom-style technical illustration.
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+ Product Illustration
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+ Research
+ Concept Development
+ Sketching & Ideation
+ Product Illustration
Various Marks & Icons
Creative Musings
June 2019
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Various Marks & Icons
A selection of various marks and icons I’ve worked on over the last two years.
Tree Frog
Creative Musing
May 2019
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Tree Frog
When building iconography or logo marks, it's essential to ensure that the subject remains recognizable even when scaled down to small sizes. There are no rigid rules regarding icon sizing; it varies based on their usage in digital interfaces and/or printed materials. The graphic above showcases typical icon sizes. It's clear that the smallest icon (16 px) needs adjustments for better recognizability. Depending on application, the smallest size could be increased to 32 px.
Shine Bright
Creative Musing
May 2019