Summer spent with Type@Cooper
It was an honor to be a part of the 2014 Type@Cooper Program this year. As part of The Cooper Union, the program is still currently the only typeface design program offered in the United States. Along with other graphic designers, type designers and letterers from around the world, I spent a grueling summer nose diving into the world of … Continue reading
From East Coast to West Coast
There was always this feeling in me that this day would come. Leaving the city. And it did, 4 boroughs, 4 Apartments and 6 roommates later, that day did come. After living in New York City for nearly 10 years, I have joined all the others who have lived and loved the city but have decided … Continue reading
Letterforms inspired by Bodoni
Letterforms & Monogram Bookplates inspired by the Bodoni typeface
Sketch fun with stripes
From my sketchbook.
“Smile Papi” Part II Impromptu Graphics (Video)
The “Smile Papi” graphics was a response to all the pick-up lines and derogatory remarks I get from random strangers. This was an act of retaliation. On my second attempt, I was able to successfully remove the sticker and walk away from the scene.
“Smile Papi” Part I Impromptu Graphics (Video)
“Smile Papi” was an impromptu experimental project from the Sahre Victore Wilker design workshop 2010. The topic premise was “On Beauty” using colored tape in public space. The typeface used is Cooper Black.
Advice for designers: What to expect when they’re expecting wedding invitations
There comes a time in every graphic designer’s career when they are called upon to design wedding invitations and stationery for someone they know. Whether you have experience designing wedding invitations or not, it becomes imperative to do a good job once you’ve accepted this task. Since you’re a graphic designer and you know a … Continue reading
Tiny Little Cats
Oh, these tiny cats! I’m exploring pattern design these days. The type is a little choppy and it might have been a bad idea to try to draw every single cat by hand but I’ve completely tested my resistance to just hop on the computer and type “Command C, command V” profusely. There is part a … Continue reading
Design: New forms in material
The art of sculpting a piece of garment is a lot different then designing graphics. There is a specific sensitivity when it comes to working with fabrics as each type of material behaves differently. How it folds, stretches and how it lives on a form or body is only the beginning of exploration. This is … Continue reading
