Creative Musing
April 2020
Kudo
ITHAKA S+R
Client Project
April 2020
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ITHAKA S+R
Dedicated to supporting higher education's digital transformation, ITHAKA S+R is a nonprofit conducting research, offering strategic guidance, and providing consulting services. Working closely with ITHAKA S+R, I revamped and modernized their existing design system, creating a beautiful and distinctive visual identity.
ITHAKA S+R enlisted me to modernize their design for reports, presentations, and infographics, emphasizing enhancements in design, color, and typography within a clear and comprehensive design system. The project had strict requirements, including adherence to brand guidelines, consideration of color blindness and visual impairments, and the need for distinct visual cues for various document types. Additionally, staff needed the capability to create or update all redesigned materials. After research, it was determined that Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, and Sheets) would be the optimal solution for creating these materials. The result was a unified design system that stayed true to ITHAKA S+R’s brand guidelines while providing a distinct visual identity for educational research materials and presentations.
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+ Design System
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+ Creative Direction
+ Project Management
+ Qualitative Research
+ Concept Development
+ Graphic Design & Layout
+ Presentation Design
+ Infographics
+ Illustration
3DC19
Client Project
April 2020
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3DC19
During the 2020 pandemic, 3DC19 emerged as a response to the heightened demand for PPE among frontline workers. This initiative was prompted by disruptions in the supply chain caused by the U.S. stay-at-home order.
To tackle this challenge, a group of makers, creators, and volunteers based in West Michigan collaborated to print 3D face shields, ear savers and more. This collaborative effort brought together individuals with a shared objective to address the pressing need for protective equipment.
In this collaboration, my role involved assisting the 3DC19 team in crafting a logo, icons, and brand guidelines to enhance their visibility within their communities and on social media platforms. The group and I contributed time, materials, and resources to manufacture PPE equipment free of charge for frontline workers.
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+ Brand Identity
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+ Creative Direction
+ Project Management
+ Qualitative Research
+ Concept Development
+ Iconography
Wilhelm Tell
Creative Musing
March 2020
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Wilhelm Tell
A fun exploration of the Wilhelm Tell folk tale.
Onward
Creative Musing
March 2020
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Onward
An orderly wordmark of marching letter forms.
Paralympic Games
Creative Musing
March 2020
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Paralympic Games
Study of icons for Paralympics Games.
Loon Family
Creative Musing
March 2020
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Loon Family
Loon and her nestlings floating on the water.
Universal Mickey
Creative Musing
March 2020
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Universal Mickey
Merging an illustrative world globe with mickey’s ears.
Paper Airplane
Creative Musing
February 2020
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Paper Airplane
Bold fill and uniformed shapes.
Mother Teresa
Creative Musing
February 2020
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Mother Teresa
This could make a great guitar pick : )
Topiary Wordmark
Creative Musing
January 2020
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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.
Brand Motion
Client Projects + Creative Musings
January 2020
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Brand Motion
These various logos and marks have been created by using simple motion design. Integrating subtle motion not only elevates the visual appeal of your brand but also contributes to narrating a captivating brand story, making it easier for your audience to relate and remember your brand.
Looking for assistance in establishing a brand or revitalizing an existing one, contact me!
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+ Brand Identity & Animation
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+ Creative Direction
+ Concept Development
+ Sketching & Ideation
+ Illustration
+ Motion Design
Young Mr. Tumnus
Creative Musing
January 2020
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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."
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AF Fotografie / Bridgeman Images. Photograph of colored illustration by Pauline Baynes (1922-2008) from a 2014 edition published by HarperCollins.
Pink Robin
Creative Musing
December 2019
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Pink Robin
The Pink Robin is native to southern Australia and is a small tubby bird.
Chess Pieces
Creative Musing + Product
December 2019
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Chess Pieces
Fun illustration study of chess characters with rosy cheeks. From Left to Right: Rook, Knight, Queen, King, Bishop, and Pawn.
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This icon set is available for purchase, email me for licensing and cost.
Aggressive Bulls
Creative Musing
December 2019
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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
December 2019
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Girl
Enjoyable illustrative explorations with motion.
Yield French Press
Creative Musing
November 2019
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Yield French Press
Simple exploded technical illustration of a French Press and its components. Product designed by Yield.
Otter Books
Creative Musing
November 2019
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Otter Books
Exploration of two logo concepts for a fictitious book publisher The mark is paired with Utopia designed by Robert Slimbach. From Adobe Originals.
Global Sustainability Council
Creative Musing
November 2019