For the first series, a sea turtle, tiger, and polar bear were chosen to be featured and individually printed in subtle tones. To the right is a sampling of the various styles I had presented to them for their consideration*.
*While the onesies are still in the works, feel free to drop a line and let me know if any design particularly strikes your fancy. Feedback is always appreciated and research even moreso! As always, THANKS!!
Sero
3.11" x 4.843"
This gift is a reminder of a bird named Sero that would visit my friend and me on the roof while he stuffed the neighbor's siding with his nest.
Inspired and informed by the subject and its occupation, I chose more natural materials and ephemera to make the precious object.
little note, BIG THANKS!
2" x 3" x .5"
This thank you card was inspired by my composer friend and her little sister. The card's closure forms a small (musical) note on the front of the card. When unwound, it opens up to say "BIG THANKS!" Hidden within the play of positive and negative space of the phrase are various creatures.
Degree Project
sizes vary
My degree project came from the conviction that we often miss out on important truths when we do not slow down, listen, and reflect on the everyday. The goal of this semester-long pursuit was to convey that message while leaving room for other conclusions to be drawn on one's own accord.
The culmination of this exploration was a room created by "ordinary" objects in which the viewer would gain nothing unless he or she stopped and interacted with them. One of these objects is shown here: a cardboard box that, when opened, reveals more and more boxes. Each box has a different texture, color, and closure. A few words strung together through this experience reads, "nothing like the present." However, the boxes continue, leaving the person with the option to continue seeking. There are more than 30 boxes in all.
Plus et Plus Rebranding Pattern
any size
During my internship with Plus et Plus, I created a few patterns that could be used when the company rebranded itself. Camo patterns and the ampersand were recurring themes in the studio environment, which I continued and developed for future use in their newsletter and decor.
Lovefool
any size
Bunnies are cute, but maybe birds would come in a close second.
Joy
5.5" x 8.5"
This began as a sketch for a water-based woodcut using the theme of bunnies (see "introvert" for another variation on the theme).
Here I was thinking of joy or elation, and how it encompasses the same thrill and exhilaration one feels breaking free of one's limitations.
Dandelion Silkscreen Print
23" x 16"
Here I was experimenting with various methods used in making stencils and pulling ink through the screen.
I was inspired by the idea of missing someone and sending them my thoughts and warm wishes, as well as childhood memories of fantasy.
Jailbird
3.5" x 7" x 3.5"
This gift was a token of my deep gratitude for someone whose guidance and words of encouragement helped me break through the obstacles and create fearlessly.
A dark and windowless box was created in the shape of a bird cage, inspired by the burden and imprisonment often felt during trials. When the cage top is lifted, colorful birds are freed and fly upwards in all directions. Around the edges of the base reads “Thank you for giving me wings.”
Parallax Movie
Drawing from my past experiences and the humor often necessary to get through them, I chose to create a movie using photographic stills and minimal sound.
AIGA Poster/Spread
(poster) 21.5" x 30.875"
(book) 5.375" x 4.75" x .375"
The San Francisco chapter of the AIGA asked Chronicle Books to design the poster for the visiting studio events. Chronicle Books decided to make a mailable poster that could convert into a book with a spread for every in-house designer to riff on the theme: "I'm OK, You're OK." This theme was about the opposite needs within each designer to see other's workspaces and be inspired while maintaining their individual sense of being "ok" or good apart from other designers.
I was assigned to work out the layout and mechanics of the poster's conversion into book form as well as given a spread to design on my own. Shown here is my take on what happens when two individual designers (one per page) come together (as a spread). The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.