I was fortunate enough to work as the in-house designer for the Center for Honors, Scholars & Leadership for three years during my time in undergrad at the University of Northern Colorado. As a completely self-taught designer, this allowed me to learn on the job, further my skills, take risks, and build out my portfolio.
These projects are from several years ago, but I find them to be important in showcasing my development as a designer through the range of different approaches. Many of the collateral would be displayed campus-wide or sent out in mass emails.
In my later years there, I focused on developing a visual identity for each department (Honors Program and the Leadership Program). Oftentimes, I utilized photography from the University's marketing department. This is also where I first discovered Unsplash.com, a tool that would later become a vital part of my fine art works.
2018 Annual Research Day Poster
Postcard mailer promoting Research Day 2018
2017 Annual Research Day Poster
Schedule of events for Academic Excellence Week 2017
2016 Annual Research Day Poster
Schedule of events for Academic Excellence Week 2016
Schedule of events for Academic Excellence Week 2015
Collection of collateral used for our our department's annual campus-wide Research Day and Academic Excellence Week. These served as promotional materials to advertise the event across the campus.
Postcard for a Faculty Luncheon to spread the word of the Honors Program
Campus-wide poster promoting the two levels of the Honors Program
Trifold brochure in campus dining halls
Promotional poster for the Upper Division Honors Program
Outer cover of a brochure covering the basics of the Honors program, featuring student testimonials
Email advertisement for our annual Holiday Party
Postcard advertising a drop-in session available for students and faculty
Postcard advertising a drop-in session available for students and faculty
Poster promoting a Research Night
Poster for a Graduate School Workshop
Various print and email collateral advertising a range of events or programs from the Honors Program to the students on campus. I especially enjoyed playing with the University's mascot in various experimental ways.
Promotional Poster for the Leadership Studies Minor and Global Leadership Program
Poster promoting the course offerings for the Leadership Studies Program
Promotional Postcard for the Leadership Studies Program
Promotional materials for the Leadership Studies Minor and Global Leadership Program. I enjoyed creating the lockup and seeing how it can be used in various ways to identify the program.
