Hand-addressing envelopes

For a recent project, I really wanted an authentically hand-addressed envelope, but my calligraphy skills are lacking. I found a little trick for this that makes it less error prone, but still time consuming if you have a lot of envelopes to address. Here's how I did it:

1. Find a typeface you like and type out the address in that typeface. Then use some kind of editing software to horizontally flip your text so it's mirrored.
2. Print the address(es) on a piece of scrap paper.
3. Turn the paper over so the address is face down on the envelope, and position the address as desired.
4. Use a pencil or some other pointy object to color the back of the paper. You probably did something like this in elementary school.
5. The address will (should) get transferred to the envelope. I've only tried this with an inkjet printer.
6. Use a ballpoint pen to trace the transferred image.

I made splatters with some black India ink to make it look more authentic. Apparently I wanted it to look like it was done by someone really messy.

Art Institute Design Work

This is a poster I made when I was working for Art Institute one day a week. The school struggled with motivating students to register early for classes, and I contributed by making fun, memorable posters and flyers to put up around the school.

A close-up of the snowflake, made of icons that are used by Art Institutes nation-wide to represent their different programs:

I also developed a name and logo for the school's summer workshop series (above), as well as posters and flyers (below). And the QR code links to this website, which I also made. I was so proud of those "add to Google Calendar" options, but I don't think a single student used them. *sigh*

Very Good Wine labels and decision cards

I designed a logo, wine labels, point of purchase display, and "decision cards" for a company called Very Good Wine. The labels are made up of several interchangeable stickers that make the labeling process easier. With this system, each bottle is unique because the stickers are never placed exactly the same way twice.

The decision cards are exactly that. They help the buyer find a wine that will suit their needs in a fun, convenient and stress-free way.

Modern Art Book for Birdcage press

These spreads are from a book that accompanies an educational card game about Modern Art, designed during my time with Birdcage Press.

The game is currently for sale online and in various art museums nationwide.

Books, get yer books here

Before I put some of my recently read books into a box for storage, I thought I'd see if any locals want to borrow them. I'm not a very good book reviewer, but I will say I enjoyed every book on the list.

One Day by David Nicholls - I enjoyed reading this book, but hated the ending. It's a love story that takes place over a period of like 30 years.

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher - A memoir by Carrie Fisher.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - A teen book that I couldn't put down. The first book in the series.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - The second book in the Hunger Games series.

Bossypants by Tina Fey - A hilarious book about Tina Fey's rise to success. Probably more relatable for women, but I think guys would enjoy it, too.

Left Bank Signage and Packaging

New work for a French restaurant called Left Bank. It's heavily inspired by Toulouse-Lautrec, as you can see. I wish I could claim all those nifty illustrations, but they are actually glyphs from this awesome typeface.

Packaging for Left Bank leftovers:

Special event signage:

I love designing packaging so much. If I can snag a job doing that I will die happy.

Risk i/0 Logo and Website Redesign

I redesigned a logo and website for a company called Risk i/0. Here's the logo:

The company's existing website is actually really good, so that made my job a little difficult. For the most part I modified the aesthetics of the site and left the content alone. Go here to see the website design. You can click the images to scroll through the individual pages. It's not a functioning website, but with a little imagination it can be!