Using Adobe Illustrator, I created this logo for the CATESOL Northern Regional Conference 2010. The theme of the conference was Changing Tides: Transformative Teaching & Learning. I was asked to create a logo that incorporated tides, teaching, and Monterey. The logo was used for flyers, programs, conference tote bags, and signage.

I created flyers, programs, and a large hanging sign for the TEDxMonterey event. I created these items using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. I also assisted in the creation of the TEDxMonterey website, social media presences, and slidedeck.

Photo courtesy of the talented Ryan Gonzalez.

I drew this portrait of my friend Mara for her to use as a branding element on her portfolio website.

I created this logo for the Monterey Institute to use to promote their campaign to gather 500 stories from students and alumni.

Using Adobe Illustrator, I designed (or redesigned) 4 sets of icons for Purdue University’s Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) unit. TLT is a division of Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) that supports the evolving use of technology to facilitate learning in and beyond the traditional classroom environment. These icons will be used for Purdue’s online training courses that teach professors and instructors how to use Blackboard for their classes.

I collaborated with two other individuals to create this set of three posters. The posters were used to promote a lecture given by Joseph Trimbach, John Trimbach, and Tim Giago at Michigan State University. My team also developed the official colors and website for the event.

This small graphic was created using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. It exercises my knowledge of effective typography as well as consistent design: the graphic is entirely styled in black and white, using only the color red for emphasis.

Created using Google Earth and Adobe Illustrator, this map was used to guide students to a specific destination on Michigan State University’s campus and help them locate a hidden item. This map fulfills this purpose using only images — no words (although the words “VanHoosen Hall” have been placed back on the image for the purposes of this portfolio). This piece demonstrates the importance of accuracy when making maps.

This map was drawn using Adobe Illustrator. It demonstrates the importance of accuracy when making maps and my ability to use outside resources such as Google Earth and Google Maps.

This is the first drawing I ever created using Adobe Illustrator. It demonstrates my attention to detail and accuracy with Illustrator’s pen tool. While creating this drawing I also discovered the importance of using layers to organize various elements.