ANOTHER HAPPY CLIENT
ARTISTRY by Talbot Teas
My role on this project was creative and conceptual. Actively participating in logo sketching, package concept, industry and target-client research and hours of image searching.
Playing off the name Artistry, each tea flavor was represented by a historical art movement or style. The client wanted a hand written logo-type so we played with a continuous script that connected the packages when viewed on the retail shelf. My concept for both logo mark and overall package design was chosen out of five options presented to the client.
Graphic design work by Gretchen Cook of G Designs.
THE AGE SIFTER
The Age Sifter is a number puzzle, card game for kids. The logo invokes the vintage nature of the game’s inception and the color scheme makes it fun for modern day kids. The geometric nature of the holes cut in the center of all nine cards served as the inspiration for the secondary graphic pattern. Logo, cards, packaging, and social media kit designed by Hava.
WESTSIDE BABY
WestSide Baby is a non-profit that partners with over 100 social service agencies to provide critical necessities to Seattle’s low-income families. The annual Stuff the Bus is Seattle’s largest diaper drive. Designs included a logo, postcard, posters, stickers and outdoor billboards.
YWCA OF KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY
A non-profit with the mission to eliminate racism and empower women. My project consisted of designing the 20th and 30th Anniversary Luncheon logo as well as all the invitations (both digital and print), programs, pledge card, and social media deliverables. In addition, I produced the tent cards, name tags, and seating charts required at such a large event (600+ guests).
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KING COUNTY
The BGCKC is a non-profit that changes the lives of families and children in King County, their reach is in the thousands. The annual Kid's auction is their largest fundraiser and requires a logo, invitation and many other design deliverables. The redesign of their newsletter needed to aligned with their new brand guidelines. The look was bold, fresh, simple and contemporary. I used their brand colors and the secondary graphic of the wave to add flow and consistency to the layout.
UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A non-profit with an emphasis on local and global outreach. The communications department partners with active teams serving all over Seattle and abroad.
Street Youth Ministries, supports the homeless youth of the University District, Side-by-Side comes along side families who have children with cancer by providing family support at the Ronald McDonald House and by offering Summer and Winter family camps.
The Balkan Task Force promotes awareness and raises funds for those in need in the Balkan region. The Language Institute supports refugees on their journey to learning the English language, American culture, and becoming U.S. citizens. Mary's Place provides shelter, and resources to women, children, and families as the reclaim their lives.
These diverse programs, and many more, create a daily challenge for print and digital design. We work within a brand and design with a seasonal palette, with the overall purpose of sharing hope.
I managed the content for the UPC Instagram feed with a goal to inspire, educate and share the life of the church and it's partners. Under my strategic vision their followers grew by 300% in one year.
ARNIEWOOD STUDIOS LOGO
Side-by-Side, a non-profit that supports families who have a child with cancer, asked for an old hollywood studio logo. The fictitious studio was at the center of their theme for Camp Side-by-Side, where campers and their families were charged with saving the studio from bankruptcy by putting on one, last, great show.
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
The award winning Seattle Symphony makes their home in downtown Seattle at Benaroya Hall. The Symphony has a distinctly strong brand that lends itself to a creative array of designs, from posters to digital ads.
OOHLAS SALON
For the rebranding of this Fremont neighborhood salon and gallery the owner had a specific vision. She wanted a chic, modern, minimal script logo. The black and white color scheme mirrored the interior redesign of the salon and the vibe of their new website.
SIDE BY SIDE
Side by Side is a non-profit that supports families who have a seriously ill child. The organization's latest endeavor is a preschool for families who have relocated for medical interventions. Side by Side wanted a preschool logo that mimicked their traditional logo with childlike style.
GIFT BLISS
Gift Bliss is a book, a website, and a small product line. The Gift Bliss identity is a generous, feminine brand that champions pregnancy. Sisters, friends and mothers supporting each other through the wild ride that is becoming a mother.
VUE INTERIOR DESIGN LOGO
The owner of Vue Interior Design was delighted with the logo and minimalist, letterpress card I created for her. She raved and described the logo as feminine, strong, architectural and solid yet sexy and retro too. A secondary graphic was also created for background texture or pattern on supporting materials and business papers.
GREENSUN ENERGY
GreenSun Energy is an innovative, cost-effective solar energy technology company based in Israel. I did a great deal of company and industry research for this brand identity and am including some of my exploratory sketches.
The mosaic sun concept is inspired by the endless possibilities that GreenSun's jewel-toned solar panels represent. The logo signature aligns to the right as a nod to the fact that Hebrew is read right to left. And this right justification is carried through much of the identity system. The color palette was selected to give it a youthful, tech nature and set the company apart in the brand landscape.
BOOK COVERS | SOCIAL MEDIA KIT FOR AUTHOR DEBBIE KELLOGG
Debbie Kellogg is a published author with a series of entertaining novels. The debut novel of award-winning screenplay writer Debbie Kellogg. Childbearing Hips is a sexy comedy about a single woman who finds herself pregnant at 52.
BLISS | BOOK DESIGN
Bliss: Monthly Gifts for Mom-to-Be was written and designed by Hava Skovron. The small guide introduces readers to monthly gift themes, a new way to support the expectant mom along her journey of pregnancy.
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
Large promotional poster for a piano recital at Benaroya Hall for the 2018-19 season.
NORTHWEST FILM FORUM POSTER SERIES
A poster series inspired by the Coen Brother's movies. I handmade and photographed all artwork for a homespun vibe that juxtaposes the serious content of the movies.
LAKE FOREST BAR AND GRILL POSTER
A broadside style poster celebrated the grand opening of a local restaurant.
SOUL POSTER
The concept for this poster was to set the large wood type once and run the paper through twice, rotating the paper with the second color.
I used wood type and was inspired by my favorite line from the Killer's song All These Things That I've Done and by rock and roll posters made by the hatch show.
I began by sketching and collecting the type I planned to use.
I logged where I found the type so I knew where to put it away after I printed, seven weeks later.
Each line of type is held in a galley. Then one by one, each line is proofed on a small hand press. Mock up is created using all the proofed pieces.
Then the entire design is locked in the printer bed and ready for ink.
I mixed the red using half ruby red and half yellow, rubber based ink.
I love what the rollers look like all inked up.
And I'm printing! Hey, I wanted to use the large printer.
After thoroughly cleaning up the red run I’m ready for a second run.
Print time from start to finish 3hrs... and that's one of the faster times.
Finally, number and sign each original print. Final poster on shiny, white paper.