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Author Kris Calvin had a handful of books under her belt already when she reached out to me, but with the upcoming publication of her latest thriller she reached out to revamp her web presence entirely with a fully-custom WordPress author website. She wanted something she could update hersel regularly, that acted as a hubRead more

Anne Hughes noticed some of the resistance art I was creating after the ’16 election and asked if I’d be willing to create a logo for her campaign for State Representative in Connecticut.  I was delighted to be asked, and it prompted me to create an outlet to help progressive women candidates get elected: brandtheresistance.com TheRead more

Writer Pete Vogt contacted me about creating a new brand for his creative writing outlet, For Pete’s Sake.  Before we got to work on the website, I created a new logo that captures the simplicity he was after, and also the sense of his writing being a journey connected to the great outdoors. See alternateRead more

Melissa Kelleigh wanted an entirely new web presence. She needed both a logo, and also a website for her growing family law firm here in Portland, OR. She wanted both the logo & site to feel hopeful rather than fraught, and for the website to serve prospective clients as well as existing ones. I createdRead more

Oregon’s Kitchen Table is a project of the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University, and allows Oregonians to weigh in on public issues. They wanted a logo that captured the casual, participatory, approachable nature of the project, and that would have wide appeal while clearly being a project for Oregon.Read more

This new online venture needed a logo to capture both the function and spirit of their business, which is basically an online tip jar for musicians. The founder wanted a logo that contained an easily recognizable icon that could be easily separated from the full logo for use on social media and other applications. SeeRead more

This new law firm wanted to update their branding along with their website when they moved into a new office space. They wanted a logo that visually referenced the kind of family law they do, so we worked with ideas of family, communication and moving forward. See alternate logo design ideas proposed for this project.Read more

After working with Genesis on other projects, they approached me to design a logo for their Indigo Credit product line and the website on which it would be featured. The logo needed to communicate a modern, approachable and forward-thinking feeling. See alternate logo design ideas proposed for this project. Working with Kate has been extremelyRead more

A local Portland-based personal trainer needed a branding overhaul on a budget. She wanted to start with the logo, which she would then put into use on business cards, and eventually her website and other marketing collateral. The logo needed to communicate her natural, integrated approach to fitness with a slightly feminine touch while stillRead more

Stacey Murray of Organized Artistry wanted a complete brand overhaul. Her logo and website had served her business well over the years, but she wanted a fresh & up-to-date look for her small business that spoke to where she wants it to go. We started with her logo design, and I worked with themes aroundRead more