Voting is a citizen’s duty, not an optional privilege; that’s the feeling this poster aims to inspire. It was created in the midst of the turbulent 2016 presidential election to provoke people to hit the polls in a time when turnout was at an all time low and the stakes were at an all time high. The image was produced by using torn fabric to create a tattered American flag, signaling how our nation suffers when its people refuse their civic duty.
When one hears the word “death”, a smile is likely not the first expression that comes to mind. However, that is exactly what Mumedi’s To Death With a Smile poster competition is all about: marrying death and smiles in one happily morbid design. This design takes a gig poster approach to the prompt, borrowing from the color and edge of 1970s and 80s punk rock flyers for a “one night only” presentation of wailing undead music. Punk might be dead, but he is likely leather-clad and most certainly raising Hell.
Carpentry and graphic design aren’t so different. Both boast an arsenal of artists within their industries. Both create functional, custom pieces. Both involve an array of dangerous specialized tools…okay, so an X-Acto knife may not be as treacherous as a table saw, but you get the point. The most relevant area of overlap, however, has to be the commitment to craftsmanship. It was on this tenant that I began brainstorming brand direction for my client’s independent carpentry side hustle, MC Exteriors. From roofing to decks, his work speaks volumes of solid quality, and we wanted the branding to do the same. It needed to be clean and professional, yet unpretentious–something that would feel at home on both business cards and battered tool cases alike. As with the carpentry work of MC Exteriors, the finished branding seeks to establish itself as a well-built mark of quality that will stand for years to come.
Loud, pink, and punk are all words that would definitely describe the 1970s band, The New York Dolls. And if an editorial feature covering these rockers were to be designed, the same words should absolutely apply. This two-spread feature was created to tell the story of its subjects both explicitly via text as well as through visuals. The overall concept plays off the band name, recreating the musicians as literal dolls and conveying an over-the-top glam and grime aesthetic not unlike that of the rock pioneers themselves.
At Wegman’s Delicatessen and Catering, it’s all about family, quality, and affordability. It has been a family-owned and operated establishment for over sixty years and a staple in its area–Douglassville, Pa–for the duration of that time. However, with a changing consumer climate, Wegman’s Deli sought a rebrand that would set itself and its family apart from the large competing corporations now flooding the area. It is a rebrand that seeks to capture and update the deli’s niche country style while still tipping its hat to the family legacy that came before.
At The Real Church–a growing Christian ministry that established its brick and mortar roots in 2017–one idea concerning the church body is consistently reiterated: the church extends far beyond the walls of any building. Despite its modest congregation size, The Real Church manages a slew of programs and events–food pantries, community days, worship nights, bible studies, retreats, and more–that make fellowship accessible to everyone, even those who don’t attend church service. It was with these values in mind that we identified the need for a stronger social media presence and ministry graphics. We sought to create fresh and exciting graphics that were easily sharable for anyone, whether it was digital collateral geared towards Facebook and YouTube or more tangible items like handouts, postcards, and T-shirts. The cumulative result not only provided the church with custom graphics, but some people attended events and sermons directly citing our social media posts–a church without walls indeed!
While freelancing for The Real Church–a small Christian ministry that established its brick and mortar roots in 2017–I worked with the pastor and media team to strengthen their social media presence. One way we did this was by creating RealBursts. These typographic animations were intended to act as short, attention-grabbing graphics that were easily shareable on social media as a vehicle for biblical scripture.
It’s not just a man’s world anymore, and Espionner Academy knows this. This elite New York spy academy exists to educate young women in the art of covert affairs, combat, and class. The word “Espionner” has French roots, meaning “to spy on,” so it seemed natural to pursue the cues connoted by the seductive French culture as well as 1950s espionage. Logo and letterhead were both designed to reflect the sleek and dangerous woman that Espionner promotes.
Statistics, data, and a slew of other impressive-sounding information bites can be found in any annual report. This publication designed for Rawlicious, a fictitious raw foods corporation, aims to clearly present the stories and financials of its company in a visually engaging way true to Rawlicious’s spunky, nature-driven branding. True, one will find graphs and stats throughout its pages, but this annual report is, like the raw foods company it represents, anything but ho-hum black and white.
Take the vocals of Freddie Mercury, the flash of Aerosmith, and the charm of David Bowie, and one would be left with The Struts. This gig poster and corresponding graphics were created for the band’s December 2016 show in Philly. The final image is the result of one pound of golden glitter (courtesy of the group’s 1980s glam rock inspiration) painstakingly arranged into the band’s name with a few rolled up singles sprinkled throughout. Nothing says rock show like glitter cocaine.
How does one even categorize Bram Stoker’s classic novel, “Dracula”? Is it mystery? Psychological horror? Sleazy romance? Or perhaps all of the above? My inspiration for this paperback design focused heavily on Stoker’s portrayal of Count Dracula as an undeniably alluring, primal force that toes the line of nightmare and fantasy. Despite the unnatural horror of his inhuman being, the Count easily draws in all upon whom he sets his arresting gaze—an effect felt by both Stoker’s literary characters and readers of this legendary tale. Collaged elements for the design were taken from various rescued and repurposed books and composited by analog means—ergo: glue sticks, scissors, and lots of itty-bitty paper scraps.
Sick of typical cards that are caked in glitter and vomit-inducing sweetness? Yeah, us too. The Unbearable Collection greeting card line exists to deliver genuine sentiments without all the saccharine fluff of traditional cards. The Unbearable goods feature adorably nonplussed bears, short sentiments, and a healthy dose of negativity–perfect for the hard-to-shop-for nihilist in your life!
When it comes to their involvement in video gaming culture, women and girls have long been treated like “Player Two.” This video was created in response to The One Club's 2016 Young Ones competition to increase gender empathy and move towards ending gender discrimination. Through this corporate ad for GameStop, the portrayal of females in video games is questioned, and diversity amongst female gamers is highlighted.
Strip a city of its standard skyscrapers, hustle and bustle, and tourist destinations, and one is left with its true grit. That is what the monthly publication, Street Rat, is based upon: delving into the hidden underbelly culture of the world’s most renowned cities. Street Rat aims to deliver a raw authenticity in both its stories and visual program, exposing the things one won’t find on colorful billboards. It’s unpolished, uncensored, and out to uncover the lesser-known places, faces, and happenings of each month’s featured city; no kitschy souvenir shop cheese past this point, please.
If a studio were to transform its designs into a line of chocolate bars that was equally as sweet, Chox by Fox would be that line. Packaging for this deliciously fictitious chocolate brand was created while interning at William Fox Munroe, Inc. and showcases skills used in the studio’s packaging design centered workload. Each bar’s wrapper features an element of WFM life–color swatches, typefaces, dielines, barcodes, and 3D renderings–and presents it as a different, delectable gourmet chocolate flavor.
