design.
The great contemporary designer Ellen Lupton once wrote, "Think more. Design less." Lupton's imperative is in many ways a perfect encapsulation of my own design philosophy. I believe that good design is about communication, not decoration. A striking image and beautiful typography are worthless without a good idea and thoughtful execution. Successful design is a matter of elegant problem-solving and compelling story-telling: how can you communicate your message—your story—to the intended audience effectively and efficiently? With my academic background in the study of narrative as well as ten years of professional design experience, I am uniquely qualified to help you identify and tell that story.
Read more about my thoughts on design and see more examples of my work on my blog.
Medium: Print
Date: 2010
Client: The Lost Cartographers (band)Medium: Website
Date: 2009
Client: Gary Allen (writer)- Medium: Print
Date: 2006
Client: Robert Emery Chocolates (small business)
in collaboration with Katie Petrak Medium: Print
Date: 2005
Client: University of Chicago (higher education)
photo of hand-painted sign, Jaipur India, also by Aaron ResterMedium: CD & Packaging
Date: 2009
Client: Lost Cartographers (band)Medium: Print
Date: 2006
Client: UChicago STAND (student organization)Medium: Powerpoint presentation
Date: 2009
Client: Self (conference presentation)Medium: Website
Date: 2008
Client: Forward Alliance (small business)Medium: Website
Date: 2009
Client: Lost Cartographers (band)Medium: print
Date: 2007
Client: IndividualMedium: print
Date: 2011
Client: NonprofitMedium: website
Date: 2011
Client: Samll businessMedium: website, based on business card design by Katie Phelps
Date: 2011
Client: Samll business