I create beer can labels, carton packaging, and more for FINNEGANS Brew Co. The designs often include my illustration work, and I love playing with the typography on the crests.
I designed can labels for Sharab Shrubs' new line of Shrub N' Bub beverages. The layouts feature my illustration work and use the brand's colors.
I created this logo for Blue Ladder Construction, a home remodeling service in the Twin Cities area. Knowing the client's experience in the industry and the quality of his work, I kept the words professional, reliable, trustworthy, expert, and "built to last" in mind while designing, and wove in his desire for a strong, clean aesthetic.
Katy Vernon, a ukulele-playing artist, asked me to craft an organic, black-and-white logo that would express the way she defines herself: a "Singer of Sad Songs on a Happy Instrument." I included hand lettering to give it a quirky, feminine feel.
Whipping up a logo for a gelato cart business was a treat. I used some popular "ice cream-y" colors and played with hand lettering to form this cutie design for Sweet Joys Gelato.
The founder of dk east associates hired me to design a logo for her business, which offers fractional CFO services. The mark features a compass rose for two reasons: to express her ability to guide her clients as they build sustainable companies, and to acknowledge the coaching arm of her brand.
Wendy Nielsen Photo is a Twin Cities–based photography studio. The owner tasked me with crafting a clean, dynamic logo that would fit her business and the types of subjects she mainly shoots, sports and events. I manipulated her initials to create a sort of "lightning bolt" symbol that's based on the icons cameras often use to indicate that the flash is turned on.
The founder of Let's All Be Friends wanted her logo to promote the organization's mission of bringing awareness to bullying, preventing it in schools, and educating on the effects it has on kids' mental health.
Designing a logo for Tequila Jack's, a tiki bar at the brisas del mar resort in Honduras, was so fun. Known as a must-stop at sunset because of its stunning views, this beachside watering hole is very popular with divers, so the owner requested an organic, tropical vibe that incorporated ocean waves.
The owner of Give Thanx handcrafts memorials for people honoring loved ones who have passed away. He requested that I work into the logo design a few stages of a lily (his mother's name), including the bud (his father's name).
The owner of On The Level Woodworking needed a clean, polished logo for his business and asked me to create something that showed off his love of traditional yet innovative design.
Caliber Partners works to empower individuals and organizations to achieve aspirational goals, elevate performance, and unlock potential. I knew the logo had to be clean, professional, and exhibit the feeling of striving, reaching, and growth.
I crafted this wedding invitation for an inspiration shoot for Hearten Magazine, an online publication for the Independent Wedding Association. It highlights my illustration ability and understanding of color.
I designed this stationery suite for my wedding day. It included an invitation, RSVP card, mini info card, thank you card, and more. (Image by Kelsey Lee Photography)
I created a full stationery suite for a fun couple. Every design featured clean-yet-playful typography and organic, watercolor-esque elements to match their loose, goofy vibe.
This photo shows just a tiny sampling of the 300-plus graphics and labels I designed for The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition for the Science Museum of Minnesota.
This is one of the many illustrations I drew for the Disease Detectives exhibition at the Science Museum of Minnesota. I was also the lead designer on this exhibit, which means I acted as creative director and executed every graphic and label in the space.
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