Category Archives: Process
Movie poster noodlings
The idea that designers (or anyone, really) should create work for free– or as it’s lovingly called in the industry–creating work off of ‘spec’ (short for speculation!), is never a good idea. You see a “job posting” that advertises more
Movie poster noodlings
The idea that designers (or anyone, really) should create work for free– or as it’s lovingly called in the industry–creating work off of ‘spec’ (short for speculation!), is never a good idea. You see a “job posting” that advertises more
Branding Client Inspiration: Art Nouveau Wishes and Art Deco Dreams
Let’s just start this post off the right way by declaring it what it really is: a grateful squeal of giddiness. Sometimes you get clients whose style is so delicious it feels like one of your bucket-list dreams have been
Branding Client Inspiration: Art Nouveau Wishes and Art Deco Dreams
Let’s just start this post off the right way by declaring it what it really is: a grateful squeal of giddiness. Sometimes you get clients whose style is so delicious it feels like one of your bucket-list dreams have been
Why you should be talking to strangers on the internet*
*Disclaimer: Adults only! And also: Let’s Not Be Creepy! Maybe it’s because I’m one of these millenials, but I’ve always been comfortable talking to people across the internet as if they were down the street. It started when I was
Why you should be talking to strangers on the internet*
*Disclaimer: Adults only! And also: Let’s Not Be Creepy! Maybe it’s because I’m one of these millenials, but I’ve always been comfortable talking to people across the internet as if they were down the street. It started when I was
Branding Client Inspiration: Bright, Bold & Modern
I’ve been selfishly hoarding this particular client’s delicious inspiration for a few months now, and I decided it’s simply time to share all of this wonderfulness once and for all! While it’s fun to explore various looks and styles for
Branding Client Inspiration: Bright, Bold & Modern
I’ve been selfishly hoarding this particular client’s delicious inspiration for a few months now, and I decided it’s simply time to share all of this wonderfulness once and for all! While it’s fun to explore various looks and styles for
Inspiration: Illustrations and Image Quality
While rummaging through my truly loved inspiration folder for my next haiku subject (which is TOTALLY HAPPENING), I found these illustrations I’d collected for my first round of image inspiration for the Kubrick Project. I love the richness of color,
Inspiration: Illustrations and Image Quality
While rummaging through my truly loved inspiration folder for my next haiku subject (which is TOTALLY HAPPENING), I found these illustrations I’d collected for my first round of image inspiration for the Kubrick Project. I love the richness of color,
When rejection isn’t really rejection
Back in December, I applied for a Senior Designer position over at this really interesting company in Northern California. In preparation for my second– but first face-to-face– interview, I was asked to put together a solid presentation talking through some
When rejection isn’t really rejection
Back in December, I applied for a Senior Designer position over at this really interesting company in Northern California. In preparation for my second– but first face-to-face– interview, I was asked to put together a solid presentation talking through some
Strange Messages
As I sit here working, I am listening to my beloved Pandora station honoring the amazing staples of 90′s rap and r&b. Yet it’s this commercial that comes on every once in a while that always grabs my attention. It’s
Strange Messages
As I sit here working, I am listening to my beloved Pandora station honoring the amazing staples of 90′s rap and r&b. Yet it’s this commercial that comes on every once in a while that always grabs my attention. It’s
Getting the most out of failure
Five months out of design school, I landed a pretty nice freelance project. It was a calendar that gets sent out to low-income families, to educate them on keeping their energy costs low. I was so excited, it was my
Getting the most out of failure
Five months out of design school, I landed a pretty nice freelance project. It was a calendar that gets sent out to low-income families, to educate them on keeping their energy costs low. I was so excited, it was my
The 40 Day Yoga Challenge and Its Amazing Metaphor for Life
I love yoga. I love the branch of Kundalini yoga so much that I actually look forward to opening my email and reading the monthly newsletter that my favorite yogi’s have put out. Every month they come out with news
The 40 Day Yoga Challenge and Its Amazing Metaphor for Life
I love yoga. I love the branch of Kundalini yoga so much that I actually look forward to opening my email and reading the monthly newsletter that my favorite yogi’s have put out. Every month they come out with news
Rainy day Illustrations
Los Angeles is usually a bright and sunny place. Today, however, it’s cold, grey, and raining. I thought I’d make myself feel a bit sunnier and post these illustrations I’ve been working on these past few days. I’m not sure
Rainy day Illustrations
Los Angeles is usually a bright and sunny place. Today, however, it’s cold, grey, and raining. I thought I’d make myself feel a bit sunnier and post these illustrations I’ve been working on these past few days. I’m not sure
