“Innovation Labs”
On how successful innovation labs have commonalities with the organization of ant colonies.
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“Destination Icons”
A series of over 100+ icons of global destinations used in the Airbnb app and website. Icons include popular landmarks, scenic vignettes, and broad themes to encompass every travel situation as laid out by the design team. Icons were illustrated so that they could be mixed in various orders and still present varied, interesting and wondrous scenes in groupings.
“Go Near”
Header illustration of a fantastical tree top home, like those available for stay on Airbnb. This illustration was part of the Go Near campaign that promoted travel within local proximities: discovering special places right in your own backyard.
“#BluMediterraneo”
Social media campaign to help launch the Blu Mediterraneo perfume collection by interpreting each scent as an illustration inspired by their natural locations and aromatic notes.
These seven Italian locations included Amalfi, Capri, Panarea, Sicilia, Taormina, Calabria, and Sardegna.
Agency: Digital Brand Architects
View the live links:
- Teaser Photo
- Post #1
- Post #2
- Post #3
- Post #4
“Microbes”
Feature on the hidden world of microbes, little tiny organisms that live in our bodies that can tell us about our past and possible future.
“Communications”
Small spot illustrations to be used by the Etsy team for communication projects.
“Oh Canada”
Full-page illustrations and accompanying maps of travel destinations for the provinces of Canada.
“Gifted Kids”
Cover illustration (with animation for web), interior full-page and spot on the subject of the gifted program and its effectiveness and its exclusionary nature.
“Discovery Guide”
Illustrated cover of activities within the Bay and accompanying illustrative maps of the general area, Farmer's Markets and Food Trucks.
Branded icons were later on created based off the guide style to be used in print and web applications.
“Wine”
Various web illustrations for wine-related articles: Wine ratings, do they really matter? Is it necessary to have an in-house sommelier? Do cheap wine drinkers really do eventually “graduate” to the pricier bottles?
“Summer Events”
A series centred on Sports in part of a larger campaign to promote various summer events throughout the year. These illustrations were reformatted to fit horizontal and vertical sizes to email and social banners.
“A Year of Living Better”
Illustrated asset (people) to be used in digital banner ads to promote a new self-help column.
Assets needed to be versatile across many size formats including web and mobile. A low-profile “squat” variant of the characters was created for especially narrow banners.
“Splash”
Proposed landing pages to showcase the service that the app offers.
“Reflect America Fellowship”
Illustration used for the promotion of NPR’s fellowship application and program which aims to promote the voices of the American people.
Work was created for versatility to crop for various web banner and social media sizes.
“Dangerous Dependencies”
On supporting coworkers with dependency issues.
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“Egomaniac”
On how to identify and deal with egomaniac employees.
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“Movin’ On Up”
About promotion in the office and why you may not being moving up on the ladder.
“Etsy Design Awards 2019”
Category illustration for design categories, to be displayed on web, mobile, and tablet. Following companying branding guidelines and campaign colors.
“Summer”
A collaboration with Culture Trip x Switzerland Tourism showcasing the various hot spots and activities this scenic country offers. Illustrations accompanied feature articles.
“Wellness”
Illustration for the wellness column that includes a focused activity or theme per issue such as rock climbing, winter sports, weight lighting, herbal remedies, dance classes and healthier dining choices.
See additional Wellness illustrations here.
Web illustrations for the Airbnb Design and Open Doors blog. Design works focused on challenges and design principles the creative team encounter; Open Doors works touch upon ways Airbnb contributes to the community.
“Wellness”
Various illustrations for the Wellness column that includes personal and systemic issues that neurologists face.
See additional Wellness illustrations here.
“Wellness”
Various illustrations for the Wellness column that includes personal and systemic issues that neurologists face.
See additional Wellness illustrations here.
Editorial illustrations for the Financially Naked section (and others), sharing personal stories about money.
“Bankruptcy” (view story)
“Marriage” (view story)
“Breadwinner” (view story)
“Rent” (view story)
“Sensuality Retreat” (view story)
“Funeral” (view story)
“Wedding” (view story)
“Travel Business” (view story)
“Refreshing Perspectives”
Set of 7 illustrations for company Instagram depicting refreshing ingredients of a new line of flavours launch. The works adhered to brand colour and mood guides along with alcohol advertising regulations in Canada.
Agency: Virtue Worldwide
“Women in STEM”
Spot illustration for a story on how to advocate for more women in STEM and to support those already present in the field.
“Employee Well-being”
Full-page illustration on an article about the overlooked essentials of employee well-being.
“#KeepReinventing”
Social campaign to showcase the HP DeskJet 3755 including a video that shows the scanning and printing use in an artist studio setting; and illustrated animated GIF promoting a sparkling Las Vegas trip.
Agency: Edelman
View the live links:
- Animated GIF
- Video
“Not for Americans”
Broadcasted digitally and on billboards, this tongue-and-cheek campaign was aimed at Canadians, poking fun at the American/Canadian rivalry. Web content included using country-specific knowledge to "test" their Canadian-ness for special deals.
Agency: BHH London
“Difficult Decisions”
How Geisinger’s ethics services aid patients and their families with tough medical problems.
“Precision Medicine”
On why precision medicine is good for nursing and how it can help patients.
“Events”
Illustrations created to be cropped to various digital formats for ad space application. These event-focused works promote the social eating and gathering of people for holidays and special events.
“Minimum Income”
For an article about the possibility of introducing the concept of minimum income to help combat poverty and elevate the quality of life of citizens.
“Raising Morale”
For an article about how to raise company morale after unfortunate or derailing events happen at a company.
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“Managing the Team”
How managers can better strategically guide their teams, like chess masters, playing to employee strengths and weaknesses.
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“Procrastination”
Ways to help concentrate and reduce procrastination at the office.
“Immunotherapy”
Illustration for an article on immunotherapy, its benefits and how it can be applied in the future.
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“Brain Health Fair”
Illustration to showcase the Brain Health Fair as an activity for all, with a nod to the quirky large brain installation visitors can walk into.
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“Colorblind”
For a story on color blindness, this illustration depicts deuteranomaly; a reduced sensitivity to green light.
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“Exercise”
Using run/walking for a cause.
“Civic Engagement”
How getting involved in the community in meaningful ways not only leads to a happier life as we age, but can even reverse brain shrinkage.
“Making Decisions”
For an article about how to make decisive decisions as a manager.
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“Leadership Style”
About using a strategic leadership style to manage your staff.
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“Fostering Innovation”
For an article about how managers can foster innovation with their employees.
“Wellness”
Illustration for the wellness column that includes a focused activity or theme per issue such as rock climbing, winter sports, weight lighting, herbal remedies, dance classes and healthier dining choices.
See additional Wellness illustrations here.
“Living Lab”
About community gardens in Vancouver taken to a new level by Grandview Woodland Food Connection.
“Kids Like Us”
Cover illustration for Hilary Reyl’s young adult fiction novel about an American teen on the autism spectrum living in France for the summer.
“Will Kill For Food”
One of three illustrated cover for the Summer Writing Project collection of novellas.
"April 30, 1992: the day after a jury returned not guilty verdicts for four police officers in the beating of Rodney King. Protests in Los Angeles have spread into a city-wide riot. People are being killed. Korean-owned businesses, like Dean’s uncle Jun’s store, are being looted and burned. A gangbanger is using the cover of the riots to take over Koreatown businesses like Jun’s by any means necessary. For three days, Dean, Jun, and Ron, a homeless Gulf War veteran, hole up in Jun’s store and fight to stay alive in the center of the deadliest civil disturbance in U.S. history."
Author: Scott Alumbaugh
Editor: Pam Jones
Purchase a copy: here
See the process: here
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“Retcontinuum”
One of three illustrated cover for the Summer Writing Project collection of novellas.
"Retcontinuum tells the story of Ray, a man who makes his living by participating in experimental trials. One day, Ray signs up for a study sponsored by the Sinclair Group involving the implantation of a device in the brain that allows the subject to make jumps in time. However, making these jumps begins to erode Ray's memory, so although he has important information inside his faulty memories, he can't access it. Of course, this doesn't stop the Sinclair Group from coming after Ray in an attempt to prevent others from gaining access to evidence Sinclair desperately wants to be kept hidden."
Author: Shaunn Grulkowski
Editor: Zoe Zhang
Purchase a copy: here
See the process: here
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“The Memory Thieves”
One of three illustrated cover for the Summer Writing Project collection of novellas.
"The right memories are worth a lot of dough, and that's just what Jacob needs to get square with the big man, Hoven. One last memory heist, one more job, and he'll be able to clear his debt, leave the business, and start a new life with a clean slate. When stolen memories resurface, everything falls apart, and Jacob is caught in a dangerous web of lies, unsure of whom he can trust—including himself."
Author: J. T. Robertson
Editor: Jennifer Eneriz
Purchase a copy: here
See the process: here
“Summer”
Illustration for the Airbnb’s Chinese blog. Main illustration depicts summer excursion while traveling out of China. Spot illustration depicts a story about a local handmade paper kite shop.
“Travel Destination Maps”
"The serene days of summer are fleeting, but that doesn't mean an ocean-side escape ought to wait until next year. Proceed west for a luxury adventure along the coast of California, right down into Mexico."
A driving travel piece outlining top destinations for San Francisco, San Diego and Cabo San Lucas.
“Mother/Daughter Relationship”
For a story about a daughter that calls her mom 4 times a day.
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“Millennial Dating”
For a story about how millennials aren’t afraid to talk politics while dating.
“Gender Gap”
Full-page illustration on what studies on internships reveal about the gender pay gap and what can be done to fix it.
“Resource Rulers”
“Canada’s First Nations hold all the cards on the road to resource development going forward.”
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“Trade Exposed”
“Critics posit that carbon pricing will place Canada’s exports at a notable disadvantage. It’s not quite so straightforward.”
“Canadian Loon”
Working with Bittar Design, these fun, cheeky stickers were developed for GBoard for iOS and GBoard for Android & Android Messages.
“Migrant Workers”
For a story on the lives and hardships of migrant workers that tend the field to create local wine.
“Drink Patterns”
All-things-drinks-related patterns for use on SevenFifty Daily website branding and social media; from cocktails to places they origin from and their thoughtful ingredients.
“Find More Joy”
Illustration for TED’s Ideas Blog, on Ingrid Fetell Lee writing about finding joy in all around you, particularly in color.
“Period Poverty”
A full-page illustration on how poverty in certain parts of Canada prevent those in need from getting menstrual products.
“Sci-Fi in Cuba”
An article that revisits science fiction in Cuba, as an emerging genre that referenced the life on the island during Fidel Castro’s reign.
“Women Winemakers”
About closing the gender gap and shedding light on female wine makers by improving wine lists.
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“France Romance”
A writer recounts a waining experience with a recent trip to France chalk full of disappointing cuisine, stating that winemakers can be the key to ushering a new romance.
“Culinary TV Shows”
Header illustration about the must-watch culinary shows available in France, including food and travel, cooking while drunk, and competitions.
“Odin and Juniper”
Animated GIF for Instagram to celebrate Click & Grow’s anniversary with the task of depicting the product through an artistic lens. Joint project with influencer @studioplants (my own blogging account).
“Book Review”
For a review on Rebecca Hunt's Everland book, that dramatically parallels two separate scientific expeditions in Antarctica a hundred years apart.
“Bar Tab”
Various illustrations for the Bar Tab section featuring interesting and unique bars in New York.
