Spread Design: “Swift” Typeface

Brief: Create an editorial spread design, including all copy and layout, as a feature on the “Swift” typeface by Gerard Unger. Design Concept: I wanted to capture the energy and simple boldness of this typeface in my design. Further, I wanted this design to be able to serve as a standalone spread and as a …

Poster Design: Typo Cambridge

Brief: Design a poster to advertise Typo: Cambridge’s upcoming conference, with one side advertising the poster’s general date and location, and the reverse listing the conference schedule. Design Concept: Typo is a conference held in many different locations annually, so I wanted this poster design to recognize the special setting of that year’s conference – …

App UX Design: Bueno Bogota

Brief: Design a travel app for an assigned city to be used by English-speaking British travelers. Design Concept: Bogota is Colombia’s vibrant capital city, steeped in history and South American culture. There is much to explore in this beautiful city, so I wanted an app that restricted the user as little as possible, offering simple …

Portfolio Piece: “Rogers committed to education, students, innovation”

Although University President Jesse Rogers’ job title has changed and his responsibility has grown over the course of his 48 years of service at MSU, his professional ideals have remained the same, rooted in his academic background and devotion to his students. COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION Rogers’ professional beginnings as a chemistry and physics professor have …

Portfolio Piece: “Rogers to impart life lessons, say goodbye in graduation speech”

While seniors are scrambling to order their cap and gown, apply for jobs and study for the last final exams they may ever take, there is another person working behind the scenes to make their graduation memorable. It just so happens to be his last year at MSU, too. Jesse Rogers, university president, will retire …

Portfolio Piece: “Biology professor exemplifies new generation of teachers”

Although he’s retiring this August after 48 years with Midwestern State, University President Jesse Rogers is confident he’s leaving the school in good hands, due in large part to some of the younger faculty at MSU. “The young faculty coming in here today want to learn and they all want to be with their students,” …

Portfolio Piece: “Choosing a home away from home”

Coming to a college campus for the first time, especially as a first-time student, can be daunting. Just the notion of all the opportunity and freedom is enough to make anyone’s head spin. But with freedom comes responsibility, and one of the first tough decisions incoming students have to make is where to live. The six on-campus …

Portfolio Piece: “Gyros & Kebobs: Good with room to improve”

While the family-owned Greek restaurant Gyros & Kebobs offers acceptable Mediterranean staples at a fair price, there is still something to be desired from the establishment. After arriving at the eye-catching yellow restaurant, my group and I seated ourselves. The waitress came over quickly and seemed attentive throughout the meal even though she was the only …