Hi there.
I'm a graphic designer in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In my nearly twenty years of design I've worked on digital and print ad campaigns, rebranding, books and magazines, logos, menus, OOH, and more. I've won six GD USA awards, a silver Addy, and a bronze Healthcare Advertising Award. I also write, design, and illustrate pieces about nonfiction topics that interest me.
Client: Myself | Project: Nonfiction magazine
I’ve always been a fan of book reports and I read nonfiction almost exclusively, so RD4 (“Round Four”) was bound to happen. It was an opportunity to work with a clean, minimal aesthetic and push my writing to be more entertaining. The images are all royalty free or public domain, with a fully-illustrated Night Witches section. I finished this magazine just in time for Ernest Shackleton’s 150th birthday and sent it out with a belly band, branded envelope, and folded 18”x24” map.
Roles: Research, Writing, Illustration, Design, Art Direction, Packaging, Social Content
Client: USX Cyber | Project: Ad Campaign
This print and digital ad campaign was aimed at the CEOs of mid-sized companies and shows what a lack of cyber security looks like from a hacker’s point of view. Underappreciated vacations and extravagant purchases abound, paired with copy that shares alarming statistics about the ease of hacking today.
Roles: Design, Art Direction
Client: Myself | Project: Nonfiction book
After a failed presidential run for the Bull Moose Party, Theodore Roosevelt embarked on what he called "my last chance to be a boy." In South America, he was to chart an unknown tributary leading to the Amazon River with crude canoes in an environment rife with carnivorous animals, insects, and even plants. His journey was one of epic bravery, tragedy, and misery. This book includes a full biography of Roosevelt and illustrated asides about species in the area.
Roles: Writing, Design, Art Direction, Illustration
Client: Myself | Project: Negro League baseball book
After reading a biography of Satchel Paige, I wanted to do something that expounded on Negro League baseball in a highly visual way. I found that most books about the leagues included their history, but not the history of baseball itself, nor how the Industrial Revolution and a shift in demographics after the Civil War impacted the game. My love of graphics and charts added a necessary dimension for such a structured and documented game, and my love for underdogs made this a true passion project.
Roles: Research, Writing, Illustration, Design, Art Direction, Social Content
Client: Wren Hollow Elementary School | Project: Branding
It began with a name, Wren Hollow Elementary School, and a color request: red and blue. I began with a set of logo options, followed a website redesign, stationery set, and branded accessories to support the new look.
Roles: Illustration, Design, Art Direction
Client: Various | Project: Illustration
My foray into illustration began as more of a necessity than a passion, but it’s since developed into a genuine interest. The unique challenges that come with each project are always interesting.
Roles: Illustration, Design
Client: Various | Project: Content creation
Whether static or animated, I like the way storytelling is infused into online content.
Roles: Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Animation
Client: Various | Project: Long-format pieces
Annuals. Booklets. Case studies. What’s not to love? They’re long-format and typically printed; a tasty exercise in organization, layout design, and flexing the brand’s elements. Bonus points if there are graphs.
Roles: Design
