Category: Design Portfolio
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The Blueprint
This past year was bookended by grassroots political advocacy for me. Come to think of it, while living in Washington DC most years are, but in 2020, work came to me from all areas of the spectrum. The mission of The Blueprint? The tagline “Shifting purple counties to blue” highlights their plan of building community around Democratic…
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Pennsylvania Ave East Main Street
In the Spring of 2021, I was fortunate to collaborate with my colleague Maria Mandle of CreativeCouch Designs on the design of materials for the Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street. Established in 2020, PAEMS is a member of DC Main Streets, which revitalizes communities by retaining and recruiting businesses, improving commercial properties and streetscapes, and…
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AFSA Education Foundation
I recently completed a refresh of the AFSA Education Foundation’s home page and several interior pages. For the past 30 years, the AFSA Education Foundation has been dedicated to providing free personal finance education, resources, and training to educators and more. Additional information can be found at www.afsaef.org.
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Catholic Charities DC “Grace, Courage, Resilience” 2020 Annual Report
One of my favorite yearly projects is the annual report I help produce for the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. In any other time, they are busy at work across the District of Columbia providing meals, healthcare, legal and financial assistance, housing and sheltering, and educational programs, among many other services (59 in…
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43 Alumni for Biden
In early June, the fine folks at Verified Strategy and I completed design on the new effort dubbed 43 ALUMNI FOR BIDEN. This super PAC refers to the 43rd U.S. president, George W. Bush and the former Vice President, Joe Biden. I tend to stay away from overtly political design work, but this piece had…
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Prayer Candles for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
UPDATE: In Spring 2020, the prayer candles were acquired by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History as part of their COVID-19 pandemic collection efforts. “The new materials will join long-standing existing collections documenting past epidemics and pandemics, as well as other national crises such as the Great Depression and the Sept. 11 attacks.”— Smithsonian’s…
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Kevin Carnell “Merman” for Pride 2020
We’re quarantined, and in the words of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, “I want to be where the people are.” I broke up the constant stream of Netflixing and book reading with an illustration of a merman, which is based off of the fitness model Kevin Carnell. Stay safe (and wash your hands), everyone!
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NDC Partnership in Action: Three Years On
Formed in 2016, the NDC Partnership is a coalition of governments and international institutions working together to ensure countries receive the tools and support they need to achieve ambitious climate and sustainable development targets as fast and effectively as possible. The NDC Partnership recently tasked me to produce their 2019 Annual Report, which was unveiled…
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Catholic Charities DC “Meaning and Purpose” 2019 Annual Report
Serving nearly 143,000 people last year in Washington, D.C. and surrounding Maryland counties, Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. They assist individuals and families in need – regardless of social, economic or religious background. The theme of their 2018-2019 annual report is “Meaning and Purpose.” The report acknowledges the…
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CUP 2019 LA Entertainment Summit
I recently completed design on The Council of Urban Professionals’ 2019 LA Entertainment Summit, subtitled “Courage to Lead.” Held on Saturday, October 19 from Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, CA, I created key art for the save the date including a silhouette of an urban man and woman with various Hollywood scenery in a watercolor…
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CUP 12th Annual Leadership Gala
I recently completed design on The Council of Urban Professionals’ (CUP) 12th Annual Leadership Gala, celebrating Innovation + Disruption. The event also included the Pipeline to Power Summit. Held on June 26 from the Ziegfeld Ballroom in NYC, the event brought together over 200 cross-industry professionals of color for a full-day interactive program, closing with…
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RARE Steakhouse
RARE Steakhouse and Tavern is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA Prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. The first Rare Steakhouse was opened in Madison, WI in May 2014 with a goal of recreating the nostalgia and romance…
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NHT-Ingenuity Power
I recently completed logo design on NHT-Ingenuity Power (NHT-IP), a partnership established by the National Housing Trust and Urban Ingenuity. The effort includes the development of 24 solar installations on affordable housing rooftops across the Washington, D.C. area, which will provide an estimated $3.8 million of lifetime energy savings and other financial benefits for local…
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V.E. Guerrazzi, Inc.
I recently completed logo design for V.E. Guerrazzi, Inc.The Delaware-based sheet metal contractor was formed in 1998 and the owner has over thirty years experience in the HVAC sheet metal business. Construction of the logo included the illustration of industry-standard sheet metal hammer and metal snips alongside of their trademark Delaware blue hue. The mark…
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Catholic Charities DC “Serving All Those in Need” Annual Report
Through nearly 57 programs across the District of Columbia and five surrounding Maryland counties, Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. They assist individuals and families in need– regardless of social, economic or religious background. So fittingly, the theme of their 2017-2018 annual report is “Serving All Those in Need,”…
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Project: Time Off Website Redesign
Earlier this year, I designed the relaunch of ProjectTimeOff.com, an effort that wants Americans to reclaim their vacation days, travel the country, and reap the benefits of a true break. Visit ProjectTimeOff.com or USTravel.org to learn more.
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Project: Time Off “State of American Vacation 2018” Infographic
This past May, I created an infographic that highlights the vacation behaviors of American workers as a part of Project Time Off’s State of American Vacation series. Visit ProjectTimeOff.com or USTravel.org to learn more.
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The Good News
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of working with Amy Montalvo, founder and producer at ONEPASS Productions, on her exciting new project THE GOOD NEWS, which seeks to counter the daily narrative of tragedy and despair with positive, uplifting stories featuring communities across the globe. For more information on the Good News, visit…
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U.S. Travel Association Annual Report
The mission of the U.S. Travel Association is to increase travel to and within the United States. I was tasked with producing their 2017 Annual Report in compliance with their brand guidelines. The cover featured an embossed pattern of lines. Inside, the spread progresses through four color-coated tabbed sections touting different successes from the past…
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PEW: Health Impacts
From 2010-2017, I served as Creative Officer at the Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent non-profit, non-governmental organization whose stated mission is to serve the public interest by “improving public policy, informing the public, and stimulating civic life.” The Trusts’ public policy areas include the environment, state policy, economic policy and health and human services. You…
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Morgan Chandler Fitness
I recently completed logo development for Morgan Chandler, a Washington DC-based fitness instructor. For more information, follow her on Instagram. Logo Advertisement
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Raise the Roots
I recently completed logo design for Raise the Roots, a new progressive digital agency, specializing in analysis, strategic consulting and more. For more information, visit their website. Logo treatments Website screenshot
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PEW: Safe and Healthful Foods
From 2010-2017, I served as Creative Officer at the Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent non-profit, non-governmental organization whose stated mission is to serve the public interest by “improving public policy, informing the public, and stimulating civic life.” The Trusts’ public policy areas include the environment, state policy, economic policy and health and human services. You…
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MakeGood Bakery
I recently completed logo design for MakeGood Bakery. Based in Kenya, they offer high-quality, homemade American baked goods, including cookies, bars, pies and cupcakes. In addition, MakeGood creates better opportunities for disadvantaged youth, serving as a training center. For more information, visit their Facebook page.