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Huertas 
I designed and lettered the logo for Huertas, a new Spanish restaurant coming to Brooklyn. When Chef Jonah Miller was studying in Madrid, the street he lived on was...
MYBELL 
MYBELL is a finalist in New York's Next Top Makers Competition. In a nutshell, the product combines LED lighting and a high-volume sound player to alert...
Main Street Arcade Project 
Welcome to the super-abridged version of my grad school thesis! I started my research in January 2011 and completed the project in May 2012; the site has since...
Furniture Design 
During the summer of 2011, I studied furniture design in Copenhagen. It was one of the best summers of my life, spent in one of the most wonderful cities. My...
Retail Concept 
These are some conceptual renderings for a Dutch brand's flagship store in New York City. The school project called for a new approach to retail design, considering...
Here is New York 
When I finished school and started working full-time, I really missed working with my hands. I love using digital tools for design, but that experience (and the...
Wedding Invite 
This was my first ever wedding invite commission. Katheryn and Ari wanted something modern and fun, but still sophisticated with a touch of art deco. I designed the...
Drink N' Draw 
Every Wednesday night, 3rd Ward hosts "Drink N' Draw" where they provide the beer and the model. I am in the process of digitally manipulating my drawings...
Desiron Workshop 
My first design-y job was an internship with Desiron, a luxury custom furniture company based in New York City. In 2012, the company launched "Desiron Workshop," a...
Kargo 
Kargo, a leading mobile publisher based in New York City, was looking to redesign the company’s logo and brand identity. I created this mock-up of a business...
Puffins & Pastries 
I designed this for my personal photo blog when I was traveling to Iceland and Paris. (Puffins and pastries are my favorite things about Iceland and Paris,...
Subway Subjects 
These subway sketches (among many others) were produced in grad school, during my long commutes home from the design studio, when I needed an activity to keep from...
Sketchbook 
Here are some unpolished excerpts from various notebooks. I'm still in the process of digging and sorting and scanning, so stay tuned for more.
Vintage 
As a kid, I loved to draw and work with my hands. My parents have a collection of "vintage" pieces that I always find amusing. There's something really honest and...