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Visual Narrative

A hands-on trumpet starter kit designed to teach, inspire, and introduce new players to the world of music. Trumpet Starter KitCreated for a visual narrative project, this piece began with a real-life task: teaching someone how to play the trumpet using my own materials and experience. From that process, I developed a branded beginner’s kitContinue reading “Visual Narrative”

Signage & Way-Finding

Designing way-finding and identity signage for the historic home of the Soap Box Derby: Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. What is Derby Downs? Derby Downs is the home of the Soap Box Derby. It is located in Akron, Ohio and holds the annual All-American World Championships for the Derby each July. Soap Box Derby isContinue reading “Signage & Way-Finding”

Cookie Packaging Design

This project idea was to create a user friendly, eye catching package design for three branded cookies that could be seen in your local grocery store. Meridian This packaging design was intended to showcase a specific brand called Meridian. All of our information and even nutrition facts were already provided. The goal was to createContinue reading “Cookie Packaging Design”

Short-Term Identity

This piece was a project done in my Graphic Design I course at Kent State University. We combined our unique problem solving skills and design abilities with a unique festival taking place in Northeastern Ohio. Rock The Lock This festival is intended to provide attendees a chance to meet and connect with others who shareContinue reading “Short-Term Identity”

Children’s Book Illustration

This was a project created from the Design Illustration Techniques II course at Kent State University. V for Vibrant The goal for this project was to create an illustration of two pages from an illustrated children’s’ alphabet book. For my design, I chose to use the word “Vibrant.” When thinking of the unique word, IContinue reading “Children’s Book Illustration”