◊DESIGN◊
specializing in personality-filled design.
Big Shed
WebsiteBig Shed is a creative project where artists and musicians are given opportunities to play outside their main artistic practice. The bi-monthly blog and publications embrace a free-spirited approach, aiming to foster a vibrant creative community. As Creative Director, I oversee the curation and design of visuals, conceptualize in-person events, and the overall project vision. I am constantly learning new skills to execute new projects, such as our playable top-down video game.
◊2020-PRESENT◊
the print version of the bi-monthly blog.
(publication design and contributor curation)
Made and designed a playable top-down video game hosted on the BS site. Character design made in collaboration with Diego Labrador.
one of many character designs that appear on the site and merch
An in-person event held at Urban Lounge SLC, where each band's performance was paired with video pieces created by the musicians, projected behind them and on a small TV at the front of the stage, along with custom stage set elements. We stretched the expectations of a music showcase by incorporating art on the stage, as well as displaying local art on the walls around the venue.
An in-person event held in a backyard, where art was melded into its environment (playground, garden, chicken coop, etc.). The night ended indoors with local bands playing while video art was projected on the ceiling above them. We aim to push the boundaries of your average concert.
InstagramBranding/ Logos
Sarah Deming draws on her extensive experience in teaching and childcare to specialize in radiant family photography. She wanted her logo to reflect her playfulness and approachable personality while also capturing her love for vintage aesthetics.
◊2022◊
Taylor crafts ceramics that conceptually explore themes of nature and human experience. Her work includes both functional pieces and gallery-ready creations. She envisioned a logo that embodies an organic feel and captures the tactile textures of hand-built clay pieces.
◊2022◊
MILF Club is a vintage boutique based in Seattle, WA. The owner not only curates stunning vintage pieces but also enhances them with unique custom flourishes. For the logo, we aimed for a design that exudes boldness, glamour, and a vibrant personality.
◊2019◊
Album Covers/ Event Posters
tour poster for Starr67
◊2024◊
event poster for Big Shed
◊2022◊
album artwork for Softwear
◊2019◊
climbing party invite
◊2023◊
album artwork for Hobosapien
◊2021◊
Skate Deck Design
Shop Decks HereInvited by World Peace Industries to design a skate deck for their artist series, the decks were hand-screenprinted and curated by Eric Evalson. Each deck comes with a tote bag featuring the same design.
◊2023◊
Custom Mural
Painted with members of the location's household as a project. I taught and directed non-artists to come together on this beautification effort. The imagery merges details personal to the family as well as capturing the spirit of play and nature.
◊2020◊
Stop Motion Puppets
Puppet design and fabrication done by hand.
Joan of Arc
Drawing inspiration from the historical depictions and descriptions of Joan, I sought to capture the grandeur of her story and the bravery she embodied through her feminine power. Every element is handcrafted, including the miniature chainmail. Standing at 9.5 inches tall, Joan features animatable joints, while still reflecting the limitations that come with wearing armor.
Her hair is also wire lined so it can be animated as well.
Gully Washer
Created for the Salt Lake City band Starr67 and their album visualizers, these puppets were inspired by the album's lyrics, which reference iconic American folk legends like Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. The band envisioned a full narrative, featuring characters like Sasquatch and a grumpy old man in the woods, to inspire my designs. The three puppets are smaller in scale to fit within a compact set and the band's budget. They are fully functional for animation, with replaceable limbs that can be swapped out in case of any unforeseen breakage during the animation process.
The eyes are within a head casing so they can be animated.
When animated, the details will include a small puff of smoke rising from the horse's cigarette, as well as movement in the wire-lined mane and tail.
Crafted from hand-dyed canvas and hand-sewn miniature patches, the costume reflects the character's rustic nature and remote lifestyle.
Custom Baby Fabric Design
Pattern design for children is a huge passion of mine. This was a special commision from a Grandma for her first granddaughter. We wanted to merge feminity with natural elements.
◊2024◊
Here's a few personal kid's fabric projects I hope to get put into production
Children's Book Illustrations
This project was a collaboration with my sister Sarah, who has extensive experience in childcare and teaching. She identified a gap in the picture book market and saw an opportunity to address the topic of anger, helping children learn how to express this emotion constructively. Sarah developed the concept, outline, and initial ideas for the imagery. Together, we expanded this framework into a fully realized concept. I then brought the story to life with detailed and playful illustrations that capture the book’s emotional depth and engaging nature.
◊2024◊
inspiration and process
Web Design
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enid
Live SiteCustom Squarespace design, complete with custom-made graphics and animations. Enid is a design and art goods showroom in Chicago. They wanted a site that was beyond unique, basically an art piece of its own and included references to their phsyical space which is set up like a bedroom. Key words: dollhouse, soft, dream, shimmery
◊2024◊
Big Sis Bevs
Live SiteCustom Squarespace design, complete with custom-made graphics and animations. The home page includes a looping animation made by me. Big Sis Bevs is a artisan syrup company in Chicago. Key words: bright, youthful, colorful, nature
◊2024◊
Corner Riso
Live SiteCOMING SOON
◊2024◊
Big Shed
Live SiteCustom Wix site drawing from old web inspiration. We wanted the site to be reminicsent of the quirky sites from geocities and old blogs. We wanted a complete sense of freedom and be boundless in style and energy. Key words: chaotic, fun, energetic
◊2024◊
