For my undergraduate degree I majored in English with minors in professional writing and graphic design. I knew I didn’t want to be a teacher, but that’s as far as my thinking…
Valentine’s Day card for that tastemaker in your life
You more than instagram ‘like’ them, you v like them. Let them know how you feel with one of these printable Valentine’s Day cards. Printable PDF My 4th Annual Valentine’s Day cards,…
Valentine’s Day cards for your pet
Avoid the doghouse this February 14th and let your special someone know you’ll always be loyal. Come on, you shy love birds, you! <<printable download>> Continuing a tradition that seems odd for someone…
Valentine’s Day cards for your dumplin’
If the way to your heart is through your stomach, then your heart is in exactly the right place. Print & Cut PDF download Your second annual Valentine’s Day cards made by…
Final thesis presentation
Remember that time I had to present my final thesis update to faculty and visitors on Friday? Glad that’s over with!
Student work: Expressive typography
I teach and introductory class for non-designers and I did had them do a quick exercise of expressing an idiom through typography. Because I love word play and design. Here are some…
Valentine’s Day cards for your techy someone
In a flash of inspiration, I made these Valentine’s Day cards. Airdrop the love to the apple of your eye 😉 >>Download a printable PDF<< Thanks also to my clever friend, Matt.…
Academic paper, vizualized
I’m in the middle of writing a paper on my thesis. I went through this exercise of visualizing to make sure I understood myself how all my arguments were connected: If my…
Process: Digital sketching
I’ve been teaching illustrator this past few weeks and even though I’m pretty sure my students are still scrambling on the learning curve with bitter thoughts, Illustrator is my favorite tool (like it…
AIGA PGH365 Opening Night volunteering
I was very happy to volunteer at PGH365 this year covering the event with my friend Vinita. Check out the recap on the AIGA website. It was a fantastic experience and I…