The Invitation Design: I got to design this fun invitation a couple weeks ago for a Kate Spade inspired, Hollywood Glam birthday party. The birthday girl was turning 14 so they wanted something fun and sophisticated. I used hot pink to make it bright and give it some sass. The black and white stripes and touches of gold made it look more mature and gave the invitation some sophistication. ... READ the POST
Miss Emerald Coast Program Design
The Project: Over the past few months I have been working with the Connecting Kids organization to create a program for their Miss Emerald Coast Charity Pageant. I got to have a lot of fun with the design and the Connecting Kids team was wonderful to work with. The Design: When the Connecting Kids team came to me they already had a clear direction for the event. The logo was done and they had created source images for me to use. This was great because it gave me a lot of inspiration. They ... READ the POST
Lansing Community College Portfolio Showcase
One of the requirements to graduate from the Lansing Community College Graphic Communication program is to participate in a portfolio showcase. I was proud to participate in the showcase in December 2015. Throughout the fall semester my classmates and I got the chance to design our portfolios, websites and branding to prepare us for job interviews and freelancing opportunities after graduation. The showcase also provided an opportunity for us to show off our work to local businesses as well as ... READ the POST
Invitation for a Surprise Hawaiian Retirement Party
The Project: A surprise Hawaiian Retirement Party needed a fun invitation to match the theme of the party. They were having trouble finding an invitation that matched the formal dinner setting of the venue. My challenge was to mix the "hang loose" attitude of Hawaii with a fancy steak restaurant atmosphere. The Design: I created the inspiration board as a base for the design and then I began looking for resources I could use to emphasize the Hawaiian theme. I found the invitation background ... READ the POST
