Sometimes adding type diagonally to a simple layout adds a fresh spin. I had completely forgotten about this cover that only subscribers to U.S. Elle received until last night when I was was searching for the new Rihanna cover (which also features some tilted type). In a way, it reminds me slightly of the first [...]

Just a quick note that I am NORTHbound for the week and I won’t have a chance to blog until after Thursday. Yes, that really is what their offices look like. AMAZING.

During the last half of 2009, I joined up with the Nemo HQ crew to work on a series of Salomon Snow catalogs, the largest undertaking being this behemoth with 100+ pages and numerous multi-page fold-outs. When I started working on this project (which spanned over a month), the art direction was pretty much in [...]

Last year, I designed a collection of goggles for Smith Optics, a premium brand of goggles, sunglasses and helmets. Each of the styles feature my collage-based art and male, female and unisex models will be available for purchase in 2011. Back in 2008, I had a solo art show at Portland agency Nemo HQ. Later, [...]

Last week, my square cards arrived. This week, two sets of standards showed up from Overnight Prints. These are meant to be a visual bridge between my 2009 and 2010 identities with the color scheme and backs from last year merged with DIN from this year. Small and sophisticated versus bigger is better. White versus [...]

When I redesigned my corporate identity a few months ago, I decided to change things up and do square business cards. Last week, I placed an order with Uprinting.com and they showed up today! I’m loving the compact size. In real life, the colors are true to the mockups. I should mention that I’m not [...]

When I started freelancing full time in May 2009, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Freelancers seem to have quite varied experiences which is to be expected when you’re working as your own boss. I’m a very structured person that was accustomed to working in teams with other designers and art directors; I wondered [...]

*Click Image to Download PDF Portfolio* I spent the weekend updating my portfolio and doing some general Spring cleaning with the text, descriptions, etc. Two recent projects that I added into the mix are: 1. Luke Copping Photography 2. Semiospectacle: A Literary Review Since I try to keep my portfolio at under 15 pieces, not [...]

I just finished up the 2010 identity for Nubbytwiglet.com. As a challenge, I create a new version each year. Last year’s can be seen here. The original exploration of the 2010 identity began last October. All of the type is done in two weights of DIN; 1451 Mittelschrift and 1451 Engschrift. From top to bottom: [...]

I just designed the logo, flyer and catalog for the upcoming event Semiospectacle: A Literary Review, which will be held this Monday, March 22nd in New York City at Performance Space 122. The curator of the event, Mashinka Firunts had prepped me by gathering inspiration beforehand. She’d defined a very clear visual direction that she [...]