Now, Won, Own
My word for 2012 is NOW. It’s interesting that the letters in “now” also spell “won” and “own,” which is very telling. I’m not usually one for new years’ resolutions, but I’m turning over a new leaf in 2012, in
Wedding Invitation and Party Favors
My wedding had a DIY 1930s theme. I chose the lavender, pink, and gray color palette as a tribute to old Hollywood and incorporated vintage-inspired typefaces and Art Deco graphic elements. For the tote bag, my husband created the tree
Harvey Milk Photography Center
I am fortunate to currently have the opportunity to work with some amazing photographers at the Harvey Milk Photography Center. I frequently collaborate with the director to choose compelling imagery and layouts for the class brochures and event marketing materials.
Passive House Books
I worked with my client at Low Carbon Productions on the first two English-language books about Passive Houses, a building approach that’s popular in Europe and gaining steam in the U.S. We intended for the book to be pretty enough
Maxwell Family DVD
I created packaging for a DVD chronicling the life of my dad’s family in Boston and Maine with the intention of filming a documentary in the future. I created an idyllic scene of the family on a pasture resembling their
Low Carbon Productions (in Progress)
Low Carbon Productions publishes cutting edge content about Passive Houses and very low energy homes. Since the topic appeals to both architects and scientists, I chose an angular yet elegant typeface for the logo due to its geometric, architectural elements.
Pompon Beverage
Pompon is a concept piece that embodies my personality traits. I chose sake because it reflects my versatility as a designer. Sake can be enjoyed hot and cold, and the chrysanthemum-like flower on the beverage is both medicinal and fragrant.
Nuvo Newsweekly
My job at Nuvo Newsweekly was one of my favorite. I collaborated with lots of creative people and got to create some very vibrant and whimsical cover stories. I was also able to utilize my photo-illustration skills. I performed production
SoMa Community Action Network
Working with a team of volunteers as part of the Taproot Foundation, we came up with a fresh redesign for a local nonprofit’s website. The client gave us their chosen colors, and I created a lively, warm palette. I incorporated
Charity Gala
I created this invitation, magazine ad, and billboard for an annual Academy Awards gala to benefit various local AIDS/HIV charities. The theme surrounding the event is typically cutting edge and risque, so I came up with a vibrant hot pink,
Local Beverage-Makers Tasting Event
In the marketing materials for a recent tasting event featuring beverages made by local purveyors, I chose a script font and hand-drew the various glasses layered with the textures of each beverage to convey the handmade, small-batch concept of the
SFist.com
I’ve written and edited for SFist.com for several years, covering arts and entertainment. I use my designer’s eye pretty often when I write by choosing just the right image to elevate the meaning of the article to another level and
Home Energy magazine
I’ve worn many hats at Home Energy, a magazine that covers residential energy efficiency and green building. For several years, I performed all design, production, prepress and web duties for the magazine. As a freelancer, I collaborate with the art
Personal Work
I’ve been creating my own websites since the late ’90s. I first began using the domain benowhere.com to showcase my passion for the philosophy of gestalt therapy juxtaposed with “artsy” images. I then used the site to showcase galleries and
Carbon Studio
Carbon Studio sells sustainable, convenient products for people with active lifestyles. I created the logo using only circles and lines and added a gradient to the letters, creating a lightweight buoyant effect. In the brochure, I incorporated the lightweight texture