SANGUINE (SENIOR THESIS)

Research, Brand Identity, Hand Typography, Publication Design,
​Book-Binding, Motion Design
The topic of menstruation remains taboo in the United States even today. Important information is left undiscussed, and most menstrual resources are heavily gendered. Using feminine-oriented language excludes transgender, non-binary, and intersex people, and makes it seem like only certain people can talk about menstruation. Sanguine is a social campaign that strives to honestly and inclusively educate kids and teens of all genders about menstruation. 

JANE EYRE EDITION

Publication Design, Illustration, Information Design
For this edition of Jane Eyre, I focused on the interior elements as well as the cover. The lock and key imagery on the cover symbolizes several aspects of the book, both literal and metaphorical. The interior features a bird-patterned endpaper, a map of real and estimated fictional locations, and a family tree. The original publication of the book was broken into the three volumes, and in this edition I have returned to these divisions and decorated the divider pages with engravings from the 1840s.

THE NATIVE MIDWESTERN
GARDEN REDESIGN

Publication Design
I discovered this book at the library, and while the content was extremely useful, I experienced some pain points with the design. The pages are often crowded with a plethora of content and images, which makes the book hard to use efficiently. I challenged myself to redesign it in a way that made it more user-friendly as a reference guide. My redesign features more white space, color coded chapters, a strong sense of hierarchy through typography, and consistency in page layout and content placement.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ​BEE-ING INFOGRAPHICS

Research, Information Design
This project, which spanned the semester, required two panels — that could stand apart or together — to express a topic that was either sequential, evolutionary, or cyclical. I chose to research and articulate the topic of bees, specifically colony collapse disorder and its implications. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and social media about colony collapse, and it was my goal to share correct and nuanced information. 

CLIMATE RESEARCH INFOGRAPHICS

Information Design
A large part of the work done at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center is research done by graduate students and full-time employees, and this research is presented to a broad audience. I worked closely with individual researchers to create infographics that summarize their research clearly and concisely.

BEAR & BIRCH BRAND IDENTITY

Brand Identity, Motion Design, Publication Design
During my junior year, I delved into the field of brand identity. Given the choice between branding a real company or creating an imaginary one, I chose to create a fictitious fashion line. In the fashion world, there is a lack of financial accessibility to high-end designs, so I created a brand called Bear & Birch that provides affordable and socially-responsible styles that are rarely seen off of the runway.

TEXTILE WORK

Fabric Choice, Garment Construction, Hand Craft
Inspired by my family history of garment construction, I began to sew in high school. Since then, I've learned about the making of textiles, begun to create my own patterns, and completed many garments. 

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Character Design, Digital Illustration, Hand Typography
In my free time, I challenge myself to learn more about character design and typography through self-directed projects. Most of these projects were first done by hand and then refined in Illustrator or Photoshop.
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