Graphic Design
A key inspiration for my graphic design passion is my love of all things nerdy and alternative. Music has long been a source of visual inspiration, from album art, to concert posters, and the lyrics sheets that come with CDs and records. All these images work together to create an atmosphere around a certain artist or era, and this is what good graphic design and illustration can accomplish.
I am also a long time lover of graphic t-shirts and love designing images for fellow t-shirt enthusiasts to wear and show their love for their favourite things as well. I love vintage inspired designs, and using that inspiration to look towards the future for the next stylistic
Tetsuo Sushi
Sushi Restaurant Concept Work
Tetsuo Sushi Branding - Concept Work
(2023)
A concept project for a fictional sushi restaurant for a client's TTRPG game. Tetsuo Sushi is a student-friendly sushi shop that still manages to please those with high-end tastes, offering fresh fish and seafood on the menu year round, with seasonal offerings on special.
Want Coffee?
Coffee Shop Concept Work
Want Coffee? Branding
(2023)
A concept project for a fictional coffee shop for a client's TTRPG game. The shop was described to me as cozy, trendy and sustainable. I played around with a variety of vintage and retro typefaces, hoping to give the brand a warm, homey feel to match the description I was given. Many vintage style fonts are also quite trendy right now, which matched the brand of the shop quite well. The shades of green, reminiscent of a matcha latte, were chosen serve two main purposes: conveying the modern retro aesthetic and reminding them that the shop utilizes sustainable business and food practices.
Be Kind to Your Mind
T-Shirt Logo
Original Logo
(2019)
The original Be Kind to Your Mind fundraiser logo made in 2019, and was put on t-shirts in 2020 and is currently used for promotional materials.
Improved Logo
(2023)
The edited version from 2023, revamped to improve hierarchy, readability and personality to better fit the fundraiser brand moving forward.
Gallery
Be Kind to Your Mind Logo
(2023)
The edited version of the original 2019 logo, revamped to improve hierarchy, readability and personality to better fit the fundraiser's brand moving forward.
Composition & Typography
(2023)
Some exercises in typography and composition from my final assignment in Coursera's Introduction to Typography course.