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QR Code Design
I moved to Dubai during the month of Ramadan I have been lucky enough to see a lot of great examples of design specifically geared towards celebrating “Ramadan Kareem.” Everything from posters, banners, flyers and billboards share in the joy of this most holiest of months in the Islamic calendar. What I didn’t expect to [...]
Read moreIt’s raining, It’s pouring
…and we’re definitely not snoring! It’s our first night in Orlando and we’re enjoying an incredible storm from our hotel window. We actually got to see the storm roll in after our (delicious Brazilian) dinner and have been enjoying the lightening display ever since. If you look closely in the second photo, you’ll notice the [...]
Read moreTA-DA!
After waiting months to create a book documenting my trip to Qatar this past Summer – I’ve finally finished it and am thrilled that it has arrived! The trip was an incredible experience and being able to physically hold the photos feels amazing. The eight-day experience was part of a study-abroad program I was proud [...]
Read moreScott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
Recently my husband starting playing the XBOX 360 game Scott Pilgrim vs The World (which was released last year). It was an easy download and cost him ten dollars (a good price considering the “regular” fifty dollar price tag associated with most games). Convenience and affordability – isn’t that the ultimate goal these days? He [...]
Read moreFabric panel
HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN FABRIC PANEL (using print canvas and wooden frames) Recently I’ve been trying to work on projects at home that are honestly much more “crafty” than proper design. Admittedly it’s a nice break from the computer and feels like a return to the art & craft side of what initially sparked [...]
Read more¡Yo Quiero Mexico!
We’re back from a fantastic Holiday break in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and feeling ready for the new year. This trip truly felt like a “vacation” where (R)est & (R)elaxation were the highest priority on the list and deciding where to eat for dinner was the toughest decision we had to make each day. I [...]
Read moreRally to Restore Sanity
What a fantastic Halloween weekend! We had a great time visiting with friends in Washington DC and enjoyed attending the Rally to Restore Sanity with them on Saturday. The weather was beautiful, the spirit of the event was extremely exciting, and there were tons of home-made signs (and costumes) everywhere you looked. “This was not [...]
Read moreType & Fright Halloween Costume Party
I had a wonderful evening hosting the first annual Type & Fright Halloween & Costume Party at my house. We dressed up as typefaces and enjoyed ghoulish games, tasty treats, and magical music. Check out the pictures below to see some of the evening’s fun and creative costumes.
Read more{Pizzzza + Painting + Chalk} Party
The Peace College AIGA had a fantastic Thursday evening filled with painting (a gigantic canvas), chalk (drawing), eating (delicious pizza + cookies), and listening (to an awesome itunes mix)! Check out the fun below and mark your calendars for the upcoming Halloween Type & Fright Party (Thursday, October 28th at 7pm – at my house). [...]
Read moreManitou Springs
I had a fantastic (whirlwind) vacation with friends and family in Manitou Springs, Colorado this past weekend. We were visiting the area for a wedding, but managed to check out the lovely downtown area for a few hours of fun and relaxation beforehand. The downtown area was not only beautiful – but also had some [...]
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