portfolio
graphic design
‘Under the Sea’ birthday invitation
When the birthday girl wanted a mermaid themed party, I put together a watercolor motif complete with tropical fish and a golden mermaid.
KIPP Charlotte magazine ad
KIPP Charlotte, a charter school that is geared toward frequently underserved communities, places ads in local magazines and print media to encourage students to enroll. These ads adhere strictly to KIPP's national brand standards in terms of colors, imagery and font...
St. Stephens Preschool
The preschool located within Charlotte's St. Stephens United Methodist Church sought to expand its online presence beyond the page on the church website. They enlisted me to revamp their branding and build a website that could better serve their needs.
Valentine’s Day cards
What do you do to pass the time during a snow day? Create illustrations of your kids flying, then make them into two-sided Valentine's Day greetings, of course!
MSTS – Move It, Sell It, Trash It, Store It
MSTS is a Concord-based business that caters to those buying or selling their home or moving their furniture. Along with a new, clean website, MSTS has basic SEO to help them be more visible to potential customers in the area. The website also features a new, clean...
NC Grantmakers Education Summit Programs
The NC Network of Grantmakers held its second annual Education Summit in December, where funders gathered to discuss the state of education and its funding. I was tasked with developing the design for the program, which including informational graphics and a list of...
La Hauteur logo
Starting a chic new clothing business, Kia wanted a logo that would embody the tall silhouette of her target market. Early prototypes (below) included a woman, but the final product (on the right) showcases clean, simple lines.
Word Art Poster
An avid fitness enthusiast wanted to surprise her husband with a canvas marking all their intense training and races together. This fun 16x16 canvas included images from their races with a quip "The couple that runs, jumps, climbs and swims together stays together."
Community newsletters
Newsletters were developed, printed and distributed every two months from 2013-2016. They contained community meeting information and upcoming social events, as well as news and information for neighbors.
Youth Leadership Program Logo
Generation Nation sought customized branding for its Youth Leadership program. The logo uses the font and graphic elements of Generation Nation's core branding.
Book Cover Project
I was given a daunting task: design 10 book covers in 2 weeks. The publisher gave free reign to design to the desires of the authors. After consultations with each writer via Skype or phone, each author was given two design ideas. After selecting the one that most...
Event Foundations Logo
The client for this project sought a color scheme and logo design that was both professional and quirky. After exploring three design themes (below), the final logo brings in elements of groups with individual characters. The fonts mix structural and personal.