BANKNOTE PROJECT
(University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 4th year)
A conceptual redesign of Caribbean currency based on the idea of a unified island federation. This project uses banknote design to explore identity, culture, and connection through layered imagery, symbols, and typography, turning money into both a functional system and a visual narrative.
SOLE FRESCO BRANDING + IDENTITY
(Lorain County Community College, 2nd year)
For this project, I was instructed to develop a Brand Identity for a fictional company. This design and identity series includes packaging in 2D, 3D & digital formats. As well as creating an in-store display for the product, I created. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dimension were used for this project along with Pacdora.
I developed the branding and identity for my mother Joy Kaess’ brand Isla Joy Co. I designed the logo, capturing the essence of the brand, and crafted graphics for the shirts. I worked and communicated with her to make sure I created the perfect beachy feel for the buisness. As well as contructing a website for her products. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop were used.
ISLA JOY BRANDING + DESIGN
POINT, LINE, PLANE, ABSTRACTION
For this project I chose a camera as the object to make expressive peices from. This is a series of creating abstract illustrations with the use of lines, planes, points, contour, contrast, color, and a combination of all elements. This project invites viewers to see beyond the lens where they can interpret it on their own. This project was created on Adobe Illustrator.
(Lorain Community College, 1st year)
MOBILE APP DESIGN
(Lorain Community College, 2nd year)
A walkthrough of a mockup of an app idea for finding events specifically for art, music, and craft shows/ markets. I wanted to create an app that is personalized to the user. Including filtering dates, locations, categories, and other preferences. The app could be used for people who either want to go or even be a vendor/ artist in the event. The app would allow the user to purchase tickets/ rsvp and apply through the app. As well as making videos dedicated to promoting events or small buisnesses and to see what is trending around the users area.
App Icon
Opening Page
Home Page
Login/ Signup
Trending Page
Edit Profile
Discover 1
Profile Page
Discover 2
Tickets/ Rsvp’s
Saved Page
Reel Page
DOMINIC FIKE CONCERT POSTER
(Cleveland State University, 3rd year)
A graphic design project for a concert poster in which I chose to create one featuring Dominic Fike at the Austin City Limits music festival event. Created illustrations on Pro Create and the rest of poster on Adobe Illustrator.
BURGER KING PROJECT
For this project I was instructed to revamp Burger Kings branding with a fresh, modern twist. I wanted to have my advertisment poster emphasizing that Burger King uses Fresh produce. I used Adobe Photoshop in this process by taking different peices of farmland to create the burger you see. This highlights their commitment to freshness. I also used Indesign to place the slogans and callouts for alignment.
PERSONAL BUISNESS CARD BRANDING
(Lorain Community College, 1st year)
For this project I was instructed to craft my own logo and buisness card. I played with the dynamic duo of teal and orange to create a striking visual balance. I used Adobe Illustrator for this project.
CEREAL BOX PACKAGING DESIGN (Lorain Community College, 2nd year)
This assignment was to design a fictional cereal box for General Mills. With instruction to consider a target audience I choose to focus on the fans of the Harry Potter series, both children and adults who enjoy the magical world and characters. I used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dimension, and Pro Create for this Project.
