Edible Chicago Magazine
2011
Art Direction, Print Design
Edible Chicago Magazine is a member of the James Beard Award-Winning Edible Communities publication group. I worked with the publishers of the Chicago edition to update the look and feel of their magazine and have since designed each quarterly issue, beginning with the Fall 2010 edition.
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Art Direction and Design for Edible Chicago Magazine 









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Abbey Brown Soap Artisans creates small-batch, all-natural, handmade soaps and bath products in their Chicago kitchen and retail shop. I developed the look and feel of the marketing materials and packaging for a few of their product lines, including the Signature Line. This design was intended to convey a sense of approachable refinement while maintaining focus on all-natural ingredients and fine craftsmanship.Packaging, Labels, Print Design2011 -
One Hundred Meals is an ongoing project aiming to bridge the divide between the many ways food is grown, produced, shared, and consumed in America. The project founders, Grant Kessler and Ellen Malloy, are local, sustainable food advocates hoping to "Build Community at America's Table" by sharing 100 meals with people representing the breadth of America's food and farming culture.
Their logo needed to communicate a sense of welcome, conviviality, and conversation while staying true to their belief that sharing a meal with someone - whether you believe in their cause or not - is the best way to begin to understand one another.Branding, Creative Direction, Graphic Design2013 -
Faith in Place is a non-profit organization that "gives religious people the tools to be good stewards of the earth." This 10-year report was created to showcase all the organization has accomplished throughout its first 10 years of partnership with Chicagoland congregations.
Because the piece was making its debut at the 10th Annual Harvest Dinner, I developed the overall theme to work in conjunction with the look and feel of the dinner invite and materials.Print Design, Art Direction2011 -
Bleu Harvest is a personal chef service focusing on local, sustainable foods. The client wanted a clean and simple identity which we achieved combining hand made elements with modern type. I designed the logo and business card and directed an illustrator in creating the final fruit art.Art Direction, Design2011 -
The Pulp Line of small-batch, handmade soaps and bath products was developed by Abbey Brown Soap Artisans. I created the overall look and feel for the marketing and branding materials including product wraps, labels, sell sheets, and display materials.Creative Direction, Packaging, Design2011 -
The “Art Meets Science” campaign was developed specifically for the Life Fitness International Market. The objective was to bring the product line's new industrial design to the forefront while reinforcing Life Fitness’ biomechanical leadership within the fitness industry. This goal was achieved by pairing bold, interesting photo angles with the intriguing headline, “Is beauty felt? Are biomechanics seen?” on a simple, clean background.
These ads ran in various trade publications throughout Europe and became the guideline for all subsequent marketing materials.Advertising, Branding, Design2011 -
Hosted during the annual IHRSA tradeshow, the Life Fitness Idea Lab was an invitation-only event attended by Life Fitness’ most valued customers. The interactive, guided, multimedia tour showcased new technologies, product designs and exercise theories in their development phase.
A clean, minimal, high-end feel was created through kiosk and graphic design, lighting, music and traffic flow. These successful elements reflected not only the content of the exhibits and the refined design of the products, but also elevated the customers’ perceptions of the Life Fitness brand.Trade Show Graphics, Environmental Graphics, Creative Direction2011 -
Our in-house creative team was tasked with developing concepts for a new consumer advertising campaign. Working with our copywriters, I developed a range of concepts meant to connect with the real experiences users have while exercising: dialogue with our inner critics, working through adversity, dealing with injuries, and achieving goals. We highlighted product features and proprietary technologies while maintaining a focus on the individual's needs and goals.Design, Branding, Advertising2011 -
The Chicago Blues Harp Bash is an annual event produced and hosted by world-renowned harmonica player and customizer, Joe Filisko. Each year he curates a live event to showcase up-and-coming local talent and a national headliner. These poster designs reflect the friendly, upbeat, good-time vibe of the show while paying homage to concert posters of the past.Print Design2011 -
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fitness equipment, Life Fitness’ marketing needs are quite diverse. This is a sample of a series of brochures targeting the company’s non-health club, B2B markets. The challenge of this assignment was to establish an approachable, inclusive feel while working within the established corporate guidelines.Design, Branding2011 -
Laura Tanner was eager to develop new labels for her line of customizable necklace kits. We developed an overall direction for the look and feel of her packaging which included fonts, patterns, color palette, and graphic details. The Initial Charm Kits are the first of the lines to be completed, with more new product categories in progress.Graphic Design, Packaging, Print Design2013 -
Produced twice a year, the 56-page AJ Prindle catalog was mailed to households across the country. The goal was to deliver an easy-to-navigate, well-organized, and cleanly designed final product. Responsibilities included art direction, layout, photo art direction, and management of freelance talent.Art Direction, Print Design, Layout2011 -
When Lakeshore Rejuvenation opened, they wanted their brand identity to match the welcoming, relaxed and healing atmosphere of their day spa and retreat on the shore of Lake Michigan. I developed their initial identity and completed a range of projects within this look and feel including stationery, outdoor signs, website, and logo usage guidelines.Branding, Print Design, Web Design2011 -
I've had the opportunity to design websites, banners, and web graphics for a range of clients. Transitioning my print design skills to the web environment has been quite valuable. It has also allowed me the opportunity to collaborate with many talented developers to bring my designs to fruition.Web Design2011
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