Warda: My Journey from the Horn of Africa to a College Education, Beaver’s Pond Press, 2020 This memoir’s author wanted to do an illustrated cover with art reminiscent of henna tattoos. Concepts explored variations on this, all featuring thick inks dense with patterns and florals. The final design prominently features a single rose (the name …
Rock Ink Roll Anthology, Seventh Avenue Productions, 2013 Three-page comic about Karen O and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs for a 2013 anthology celebrating the intersection of comics and music.
City Pages’ Annual Comix Issues, 2017 and 2018 Select contributions to the (sadly deceased) City Pages’s annual Comix Issue.
Repeating patterns for textiles, wallpaper, and more. From the end pages of a children’s book to the back of a business card, all kinds of things can be improved with a repeating pattern. . . . . . . .
BUZZ: The Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing, Wise Ink Creative Publishing, 2018 Cover concepts for this book marketing workbook from the founders of Wise Ink explored a range of design possibilities. Ultimately, the favorite was one with an inviting hand-lettered title and loose illustrations against a turquoise background. The two-color interior features write-in worksheets and …
Illustrated Maps, 2015-2020 Illustrated maps highlighting various Twin Cities neighborhoods, businesses, and historic sites. . . . . .