Graphic/Web Designer

Residing in beautiful and rainy Portland, Oregon. I enjoy traveling the world, taking photos of product packaging, drinking loose leaf tea, and still getting invited to eat dinner with mom and dad.

visual endeavors

Mama Chows Kitchen

Role: UI/UX, Design

Mama Chow's Kitchen is a new addition to the Portland food cart scene. The main goals were to match the simplicity of their menu and playful theme with a Mobile First/Focused approach.
OADA Work Sample

Role: Design & Front-End Development

Led the redesign of Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association and Oregon Auto Dealers Association websites. The "mobile first" approach was used in conjunction with a responsive framework to make the sites device friendly. Worked alongside Kathleen Ardner, Senior Designer at OregonLive.com, on logo conceptualization and implementation.
Joblandia

Role: Design

OregonLive.com was hosting an event aimed at jobseekers in the Portland Metro area. Marketing wanted something fun and a bit different from other job seeking logos.
Aviary Web Redesign

Role: UI/UX, Design

Website redesign for Aviary PDX. Focus was on simplicity and urban industrial design of the food/brand.
Oregon Oils Work Sample

Role: Design

Oregon Oils was looking for a new presence to their dated logo. The goal was to create a visually recognizable logo that spoke to sustainability, recycling, and waste management. My aim was to keep a balance between tried and true visuals of the "green" movement, while invoking bold industrial undertones.
PSMFC Work Sample

Role: Cover Design & Print Layout

Collaboration effort with Portland Web Design & Digital Marketing Firm PixelSpoke. Worked alongside David Drouin, Creative Director, in creating the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission's annual report.
MiaDonna Work Sample

Role: Design

Speculative full page takeover for MiaDonna while at OregonLive.com. Marketing data has found a negative response on click-through rates when people view obnoxious banner designs. Therefore, the focus was on simplicity while showcasing MiaDonna's striking visuals.
Beatitude Work Sample

Role: Design

2010 mass market cover option for Beatitude by best-selling author, blogger, and speaker, Matthew Paul Turner. The goal was to create a welcoming visual, while maintaining a minimalist approach to content.
Concepts and Ideas Samples
Sometimes, the more gratifying concepts come from experimentation and play. We need that release where project deadlines, client revisions, and last minute approvals are absent and without mention.