Just received a photo of a vinyl banner that I worked on a couple of weeks ago. This banner was part of a series of signage that is being used to direct guests to Kayak and Paddle Board Rental Center.
Weeki Vinyl Banner
in Print
The Little Pineapple 🍍
in Logo Design
“A good goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot.”
One of my 2019 goals was to start sharing more of my work, so what better way to kick it off than with a pineapple! For the past two years I’ve been working for a company that has a pineapple as its logo, so here’s a doodle of my own pineapple to get this started.
#TBT: Lucky the Duck
in Doodle
This is the story about a duck named Lucky.✨
One of my favorite memories from working at Walt Disney World was “Operation: Relocate Lucky the Duck.“ I remember being so over the moon when I got home that day, that I NEEDED to sketch out my excitement.
Survey Poster
in Print
I was asked to make a poster advertising an upcoming survey about one of our cafés. In exchange for the survey, customers would receive a sweet treat and the chance to win a bluetooth speaker. I used a lot of variations of lines in this design to match the café’s theme and the rest of the building’s brand.
Pigs & Pickles Food Truck To-Go Menu
in Print
The lighting in my office, isn’t the best for getting photos of my work, but here is a menu that I created a few weeks ago for a food truck located at one of our government agencies.
Logo by the talented Isabella Castro
The Lodge Collection - Tradeshow Handouts
Tradeshows usually involve lots of handouts and I wanted to created something different that would stand out amongst a sea of other handouts and goodies.
I created this square design to showcase our different lodge properties and all of their amenities.
Sustainability Infographic
in Print
Don’t let anyone fool you, but I love designing infographics. This is a page out of our annual company newsletter that was distributed to all of our employees.
Freelance - Pole Graduation Program
in Print
For the past year I have been training in the circus arts, which includes pole dancing. So after a year of training, I finally “graduated” from the basic moves to a “Pole Master,“ meaning that I will be learning more advanced and complicated moves and transitions.
Here is the graduation program that I put together… obviously, my song choice was Brit Brit! *duh*
Social Posts - First Day Hike/Paddle of 2019
in Web
Late last year, I was asked to create social posts for some of our properties encouraging followers to get outside and hike/paddle at advertised locations. Below are a few of the graphics that I thought really stood out.
The graphics below were drafts that didn’t make the cut because we wanted to promote individuals to get outside and explore, but I still really like them.
2018 Embossed Company Holiday Card
in Print
We wanted to do something simpler than last year, and I’m digging this year’s design. It’s hard to tell in this photo but both “Happy Holidays“ and our company’s logo are embossed.
WIP: Winter Menu Ad
in Print
I love using different fonts to create phrases that look like logos and I think “Try our New Winter Menu“ came out really cool (pun intended).
Before & After: Recyclable and Compostable Signs
in Print
These signs were made for Hogan Lovells in DC. The client asked for the “Before“ signs to be replaced with something more sleek that fit with its modern dining space. The photo frames used for the “After“ signs helped achieve a cleaner design and I had a blast doing the product photoshoot and playing tetris with the required products so all items were showcased.
BEFORE
AFTER
National Mall Food Kiosks
in Print
Today was the first time that I visited the National Mall in DC to see my menus, product panels, and the window perf. It’s funny how I live so close to DC and never visit.
25 Year Dinner - Save the Date and Invitation
in Print
A couple of months ago I created a save the date card and invitation for our company’s 25 Year Dinner event. The theme was “Evening with the Stars.“
National Mall Food Kiosks
in Print
More than 25 million people visit the National Mall in Washington D.C. each year, and according to the National Park Service, that’s more visitors than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon National Parks combined!
My company is the National Park Service Authorized Concessioner for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, and last year I was given the incredible opportunity to produce signage and menus for the National Mall’s kiosks and vendor carts, allowing the company significant visibility and exposure to millions of tourists and Mall visitors.
Given the size and scope of the project, exceptionally high quality products from our Marketing team were required to showcase the menu items at our ice cream carts and eliminate any possible confusion between the carts and general information booths. Additionally, at the kiosks, we wanted to create a cleaner, more professional appearance and took strides to declutter the window messaging.
We also took the initiative to install perforated film on the windows to obscure the view of any cords and disarray inside the kiosks.
Design Collaboration: Isabella Castro | Photos: Kate Wichlinski
Freelance - Misty's Imports
I worked on a logo design for an Indian Imports company called Misty’s Imports. Originally, the company was called Misty’s Spices Imports. Here is the final logo and a few other logo variations that I presented.
Final Logo:
Logos Presented:
Do Not Feed the Wildlife... Specifically Squirrels
in Print
Sometimes I make signage that makes me laugh because you have to question, who was the genius that ruined this for everyone else?! I firmly believe it’s impossible for a “common sense” sign to exist without a good story to back it up.
These signs were made for the Pavillon Café at the Sculpture Garden in DC. with the intent to rotate out the wildlife signage with new and seasonal promotions.
Flyers Hot off the Press
in Print
Just picked up some flyers I designed from a local printer for an upcoming Health and Wellness event that our company’s nutritionist will distribute.
Doe Camp Social Ad
in Web
I created a social media ad for a ladies weekend away while the guys go off hunting. I created the Doe Camp logo in 2017 and updated the design of the ad this year.
Freelance - Snow White Themed Card
in Print
Haven’t posted any freelance/Etsy work I’ve done recently. I created this card in either 2015 or ‘16 and was asked to revamp it after someone saw it on Pinterest.