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Graphic Designer and Chainmaille Jewelry Artisan
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Created out of Bristol board, origami paper and magnets, this platonic solid ball is filled with truncations and stellations that accommodate puzzle-like pieces that magnetically interlock with it. The pentagons are treated with hand-cut filigree over colored foil.
A view of the partially assembled ball.
This is a sculpture that experiments with plane, line and volume in a fun and whimsical way. The bean is steam bent wood that has been shaped stained and varnished.
Here is the opposite view of the Magic Bean.
This cut paper piece was inspired by the seemingly random experiences that rain down on each of us as individuals and is accompanied by two posters with the same theme. We may not have the ability to choose our experiences all of the time, but we can choose what we do with our experiences and how we grow from them.
Whimsy Wings Repurposable Bird Feeder. Core77 Design Awards 2012 Student Notable Winner for Packaging.
himsy Wings Repurposable Bird Feeder. Core77 Design Awards 2012 Student Notable Winner for Packaging.
http://www.core77designawards.com/2012/recipients/whimsy-wings-repurposable-bird-feeder/
This package design is a bird feeder fashioned out of waxed cardboard using a basic cubed planar net. It is hung by a cord from an overhang or other sheltered area. After the birdseed has been eaten, the feeder can be reused as a birdhouse.
Each box contains a different variety of birdseed
ulfillment, Patience, Common Sense and Zen are packaged in beautiful geometric packaging. It's a play on what money can't buy. The packaging is repurposable, each one turning into a beautiful luminary.
http://www.core77designawards.com/2014/recipients/packaged-intangibles/
Views of the product packaging reurposed as luminaries and the disassembled packaging showing the contents of each box.
Retro Rewind is a project that repackaged several of my favorite classic children's games into fun take-along containers. Also created were the Retro Rewind product name and logo.
Three of the Retro Rewind games and their packaging.
This point of purchase display highlights the various Rescue Remedy formulas. Flip-cards on a metal ringed binder discuss usage and ingredients of each product in a quick, easy to understand format to help customers become familiar with them.
Alternative views of the Rescue Remedy point of purchase display.
This logo design was created for a Scottish integrative health facility incorporating a thistle along with the symbol for body, mind and spirit.
This logo is part of a complete corporate identity package done posthumously for Hedy Lamarr, the famous silver screen actress who is also one of the inventors of the spread spectrum frequency synchronization device that became the precursor of modern day cellular communications.
The Whimsy Wings logo was designed as part of a theoretical company I created that sells bird seed in creative, repurposable, biodegradable, and yes, whimsical packaging. The outstretched wings of the 'W' are playful and helps correlate the seed company with birds. The Whimsy Wings packaging won a notable in the student category of the 2012 Core77 Design Awards.
This logo was designed as part of the 2012 Square 1 Competition held at The Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg. The challenge was in part to create a logo design for the Paralympics, should they be held in Chicago in 2016. The Paralympic logo consists of three colored swooshes, which I incorporated into my design. The theme we were given for the 2016 olympics was 'Everything Within Me'. I chose to arrange the swooshes around an olympic flame to symbolize the spirit inside the Paralympic athletes.
The Artometry Toys logo was created for a business that manufactures creative geometric learning toys. I broke the 'A' in Artometry up into colorful triangular shapes to represent the toys being made.
This logo was created for a business that makes legacy videos that are given as gifts from older generation family members to younger generation family members. The videos are shot in interview format by Kathy O'Malley.
This logo, created for an architectural salvage company, speaks to the eclectic finds the company offers at its auctions. Letters from various old signage and marquis were the inspiration. The color is reminiscent of a beautiful oxidized copper patina.
This logo was produced in conjunction with convenient take-along packaging for retro games like marbles, jacks, TiddlyWinks and Pick-Up Sticks. It has a colorful vintage feel.
This concept and logo was designed for a manufacturer of reverse-osmosis water filters. The logo hints at the reverse-osmosis process of removing water impurities through a membrane. Naked Water is clean water with nothing to hide.
This data visualization was created after extensive research on the city of Goma in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. This city is home to many victims of extreme poverty. The task was given to me to present information about the area, its inhabitants and the difficulties they face with a theoretical objective of helping solve some small problem to help make quality of life better in some area of life for its inhabitants.
On this board I began creating graphics that would easily convey information such as population, language, religion, exports and The DRC's place on the Human Development Index (HDI). I also made population density comparisons, a temperature and rainfall average graphic as well as terrain and wildlife reference points.
On this board, I conveyed information on lifestyle, mortality rate and literacy rate. I also broke down into categories- health issues, ecological issues, sociological issues and political issues. After doing this, I drew lines between issues to show the viewer how almost all of the problems were interconnected.
On this board, I broke down my chosen problem, gender inequality into three main categories which I broke down even further to relate the many problems that created these issues. This board has information on various groups that I studied that are making a difference for those affected by extreme poverty in other areas of Africa. I began to look at inexpensive, readily available materials that could possibly be used as a starting point for a solution to a problem in some small area of life for Goma's inhabitants. Ultimately, I chose the rock and ash that overwhelmed the city of Goma the last time Mt. Nyiragongo erupted in 2002. I listed the many industry uses for these raw materials.
On this final panel, I mapped out a data visualization of a proposed plan and its basic implementation for the benefit of those living in Goma under conditions of extreme poverty. The product chosen is lava rock jewelry that once made and sold by the women would be a catalyst for change in the area of gender inequality. The women would be able to afford healthcare, education and would ultimately be able to take care of their families in some very necessary ways. The jewelry would not be a lifetime career, but more of a means to an end with a fund matching program that would help the women save seed money to become entrepreneurs in an area of their choice, much the way the BeadForLife non-profit in Uganda does.
Created in Illustrator, this butterfly is one in a series of 5 that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
Created in Illustrator, Bubble Fish is a personal piece for my own enjoyment.
Created in Illustrator, this butterfly is one in a series of 5 that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
Created in Illustrator. A creative typography project where the font became the subject matter.
Created in Illustrator, this butterfly is one in a series of 5 that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
This hybrid katydid was created in Photoshop using my own original digital images.
Created in Illustrator, this butterfly is one in a series of 5 that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
Rendered in Photoshop.
Created in Illustrator, this butterfly is one in a series of 5 that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
Who couldn't use a little time-out? This timer was rendered in Illustrator using a gradient mesh.
Created in Illustrator, this ladybug is a complementary piece to the series of 5 butterflies that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite individuals because of his ability to take the chaotic cacophony of the world, processing it into entertaining, whimsical stories containing important life lessons. Rendered in Photoshop.
Created in Illustrator, this butterfly is one in a series of 5 that were used as stickers for decoration of the Whimsy Wings repurposable bird feeder.
Created as a class project, this annual report is an example of my deign capabilities for printed publications. I chose the slogan, Benefits Shine Through, to emphasize to shareholders that O-I Glass is a good investment. Photos are used by permission from O-I Glass through their online press kit.
Here, I've created eye-catching illustrations of glass bottles with the annual report's slogan as the content shining through.
In this newsletter, I was responsible for placing all of the copy, choosing and retouching images, and then placing images within the Library's customary template design.
A collection of work done specifically with library program promotion in mind.
This logo was designed specifically for Palatine Public Library District's 2015 Summer Reading Program. It was used on all promotional materials as well as on tee shirts and tote bags given to those who completed the Summer Reading Program requirements.
I designed this 4 page activity sheet for distribution to young patrons who signed up for the 2015 Summer Reading program. They used it to keep track of activities they completed, books they read, and buttons they earned.
This video was created and sent to all of the local schools to promote the Library's Summer Reading Program. I designed and made all puppets and props and was the puppeteer for the robot!
This poster was created to advertise the 2015 Summer Reading Program to local schools.
I designed and built this activity board using pegboard, a large format print, painted wooden dowel pegs, pot holder craft loops, nylon cord, hinges, and lashing straps. Children stretched pot holder loops over the wooden dowels to create their own pictures in the stars.
I designed and assembled this activity board out of plywood, steel sheeting, and wood trim. The magnetic gears were purchased for use on the boards. Children connected gears into working configurations that would spin when a knob was rotated.
This logo was designed for the Library's Read Play and Learn programs, which incorporate STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) concepts.
This poster was designed with parents in mind. It gives tips on how to nurture developing children with Read, Play, and Learn concepts.
Using vintage photos, I designed a series of fun retro-style images with books superimposed into them to entice patrons to check out one of many plain-wrapped books with intriguing descriptions. Maybe they'd find a book they would love.
I was asked to take the colored, segmented swirl portion of Palatine Public Library' District's existing logo and incorporate it into a commemorative logo for use during the Library's 20th Anniversary celebration. All materials for the anniversary celebration (including Yo-Yos and balloons) were decked with these two designs.
This is a graphic created for posters, flyers, and LCD screens promoting an Earth Fest Program the Library held.
This logo was created for use on all materials relating to the Library's Teen Advisory Board volunteer group.
This logo was created for all materials used in promoting the library's Digital Media Center.
This logo was requested for all of the Library's materials that related to Nextreads, a reading suggestion service.
These logos were created for use on all materials relating to STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) and STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) programs.
These are a small selection of 60 Storytime Bag two-sided activity card inserts created for use by the library's patrons. Images are stock images from Pixabay and the layout is my own design.
Displays are a large part of designing for the Library. Here I am with one of many rather large paper snowflakes I constructed to decorate for winter.
In Commemoration of The Wizard of Oz's anniversary, I designed, and then led a group of teen volunteers in making The Emerald City, the Wicked Witch's hat, The Good WItch's wand, Dorothy's red slippers, and the Yellow Brick Road/rainbow out of recycled magazine mosaic squares glued to black paper.
For the 2013 Summer Reading Program. I designed this interactive hot air balloon prop for our children's area.
Designing with what materials were at hand, this tree was created for the holiday season using reference books!
I designed and created this giant 3-sided magnetic poetry board for Poetry Month out of MDF, magnetic paint, and hinges. Custom designed sheets of words were created in Adobe Illustrator, printed, spray mounted to magnetic sheeting, and then cut for use on the boards.
The finished display had a rainbow umbrella with words cascading down from its edges attached with fishing line. A custom sign was created as a call to action for patrons to come and create.
Many of the Library's props need to be reworked year after year. Here, I've repainted what was a rainbow bridge into a stone bridge near a park.
The Library's van was into a dog for 2014's Summer Reading Program, "Paws to Read." I designed the float and directed some of our teen summer volunteers and staff in helping glue mountains of square tissue paper pieces to scrap wallpaper which were adhered to the van with powerful magnets.
This Tardis has been through decades of time travel. The Library's preexisting phone booth was redesigned by me and painted up in 2013 for the Summer Reading Program, "Have Book, Will Travel." It came into the spotlight again in 2015 for the Library's Dr. Who Fan Fest. Here, I'm giving it a new coat of Police Call Box Blue.
One of many monthly database displays, The L.E.A.R.N. display showcased the Library's many venues for learning the English language. I created the header board, bookmarks, and information boards to decorate the display.
Backer board, signs, bookmarks, quotations with portrait graphics from famous people on learning, and die-cut pins were created to showcase materials relating to lifelong learning.
The Library has a monthly display showcasing various databases that are available to patrons. This particular one focuses on job search databases. Bookmarks, display boards, and small signs describing particular databases are all created to cohesively bring this information together.
This database display on genealogy features bookmarks, backing board, and small signs with die cut keys.
This database display features a backing board, die-cut golden apples, coordinating bookmarks, and signs.
Here are all of the components of a database display ready for installation.
For this display featuring books on Wrigley Field, I recreated the iconic signage in Illustrator to use as a topper.
Monthly displays for the Teen Advisory Board included this one about books to check out from the bottom shelves where patrons don't always look. "Check out these hidden gems!" is the tagline.
In 2012, the Art Direction class I was part of created a gallery show titled, Raw and Undefined, which took place in Chicago, IL at a restaurant called Brunch. For my contribution to the show, I produced two posters, a personal piece and a process book interpreting what I saw as raw and undefined. For my first poster, a woman's unanimated head has been subjected to a downpour of life experiences. She is beginning to awaken. An excerpt from the book, Finding Fish- A Memoir, is superimposed over her. It speaks of the seemingly raw and random life experiences that rain down upon us all.
In the second poster, the downpour of life's raw experiences invokes growth and more self-awareness. The woman begins to process her experiences and begins to decide how she will grow from them. She begins to come alive.
For the personal piece, I chose to create a three-dimensional cut-paper work that shows the woman in a unique and full bloom. She has taken her raw and initially undefined experiences and has processed them and refined them into beautiful, individual and unique growth.
This graphic standards manual was created posthumously for Hedy Lamarr, the beautiful Hollywood silver screen actress who also led a lesser-known life as an inventor. She and George Antheil co-designed a spread-spectrum radio wave synchronization device that ended up being the precursor to today's wireless communication technology.
In this manual I present an in-depth study of Hedy Lamarr, the meaning behind the mark I created for her, how it is to be used, mechanicals of the various components of the logos, paper choice, color usage and font selection.
The entire graphic standards manual is presented in a metal attache case with a false bottom containing paraphernalia from WWII and items that would be found atop the drafting table of an inventor. Snapshots of the very patriotic Hedy Lamarr decorate the folder that holds examples of the business cards, letterhead and envelopes that were also designed.The manual itself is printed front and back on individual cards that have been placed into a black flapped folder with a string closure.
Ravinia Festival, an outdoor concert venue with upscale dining and lawn seating in Highland Park, IL, made a call for entries to all art students in the area to create their promotional poster for the 2011 concert season. Various artists who perform at Ravinia Festival are concert pianists, string orchestras, jazz musicians and vocalists.
This poster is part of a package of collateral items designed at the 2012 Square One Competition held at The Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg, IL. As part of a publicity campaign for the possible 2016 Paralympics in Chicago, IL, I was asked to design a logo and a poster for Wheelchair Basketball with the theme, 'Everything Within Me'.
Octobubble is a curvaceous, grabby, decorative script font that is easy to become attached to. This font roams the ocean floor in search of small, non-descript fonts to ravish. Its ascenders and descenders curl and undulate in a mesmerizing dance that will reel in its viewers. With a come-hither forty-five degree posture, Octobubble is elegantly aggressive. Is there a hint of Art Nouveau style showing? It’s very possible. Octobubble has free-flowing curves and knows how to use them- wearing no serifs to impede them! Thin lines at the cap height, thicken into waves of tentacles as the letters make thair way to the base line and long past. Octobubble stands out in a crowded ocean of typeface in a dangerous, yet playful, come-hither sort of way. As with any Art Nouveau diva, Octobubble is tastefully adorned with decorative bubble-like designs that are reminiscent of the orgnic configuration of an octopus’s suction cups.
Using my created font, Octobubble, I created this advertisement as a student project. I chose to showcase the beautiful octopus pendant sold by Na-Hoku, a fine jeweler from Hawaii.
