Girl Scout Cookies are a yearly tradition as we transition from winter to spring. This year, as I was munching my way through a box of Thin Mints, I had a brainstorm: why not do a poster that celebrates the awesomeness of these addictive little cookies with the tagline, “Resistance is futile.” I chatted with … Read more Resistance is Futile
After spending time in Chicago and working on this year’s Cheese Show Poster for my day job, I was in a retro deco sort of mood. Which was good because it was time to work on the poster for our annual Food & Wine Show. I’ve been designing the posters since this show’s inception in … Read more Food & Wine Show Poster 2011
I originally had the idea for this poster in late 2010. I envisioned a can of peas with the peace symbol on it. However, after some experimentation, I dropped the can idea and just went for the peas making up the peace symbol. I bought a couple of bags of frozen peas and on one … Read more In 2012, Give Peas A Chance
My friends over at Jane hancock paper produce a fabulous Letterpress calendar each year. I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in the 2012 edition. The call for entries was in May and I chose September as my month from the selections left since that was my Dad’s birthday month. Little did I … Read more Jane hancock Letterpress Calendar for 2012
While I was in Chicago this summer for HOWDesign Live, I went to Willis Tower for the Skydeck tour. While in the gift shop, I shot a pic of the Chicago World’s Fair poster. In July, while discussing the cheese show poster for my day job at Dorothy Lane Market with our Cheese … Read more DLM Cheese Show Poster 2011
Hello everyone. Sorry I’ve not been keeping up my blogging as of late. I’ve been quite busy this summer with personal stuff and lots of projects. I was fortunate enough to attend yet another HOW Design Conference this year, HOW Design Live 2011 held in Chicago this past June. In the past, I’ve written up … Read more HOW Design Live 2011
Just a fun little idea that popped into my head for a missing poster. I wanted to see how legible it would be with the letter “i” missing. My original concept was the white type on black, but then I thought it might look interesting to make it look more like it was on the … Read more M ssing Posters
My buddies and I started grilling and watching movies outside on the deck a few years ago when we were on vacation in Virginia. We named the evening “Sunset Cinema” and really look forward to grilling season so we can see movies outside. One of my buddies decided to build a cool movie theater in … Read more Moonlight Movies Poster
This was my first-ever barter project. My friend started his own construction business, Custom Fit Construction after being downsized in the economic downturn. He and his wife had developed a tagline and had a starter logo to get them off the ground, but wanted something a bit more clean and crisp as he expands his … Read more Custom Fit Construction Logo
I was approached late in 2010 with the project of designing a line of barbecue sauce labels for a new local restaurant concept. The restaurant, Company 7 BBQ, wanted to have their proprietary line of sauces and one rub ready to go on opening day. The only problem was the timeline: about 2 weeks total … Read more Company 7 BBQ Sauce Labels
My longtime friend and former travel buddy, Rachel is getting married today! As is my tradition, my gift is that of a custom illustrated poem for the happy couple. This started many years ago (1998 to be exact) and my frustration with wedding registries. Well, trying to concept during a) a busy period of freelance … Read more Princess Snow
I’m sure you’ve heard about the devastating earthquake that hit Japan on Friday. I’m not quite sure why, but I’ve always had an interest and fascination with Japan and its rich culture. I would love to travel there one day after this disaster has passed. Feeling helpless just listening to the news about the quake, … Read more Japan Earthquake Poster – Please Help!
I was pleased to learn that I was going to have one of my pieces featured in the new book, Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills by David Sherwin published by HOW Books. David put a call for willing designs to be sent one of his challenges. Each challenge had a time … Read more Sweet! nsquaredesign in print: Creative Workshop
I was invited to participate in the Say Something Poster Project. Jason, one of the project founders, liked my work on the Haiti Poster Project and asked me to join in this new endeavor. This poster project gives designers the chance to “say something to inspire, motivate, and educate teenage kids.” Phase one would include … Read more Say Something Poster Project
Sorry about the lack of blog posts lately. I’ve been quite busy this past holiday season with personal and freelance projects. Some I can show ya now, some I can’t… 😉 So I know this one is a bit late in coming, but I just had to show off my holiday card for 2010: Usually … Read more Holiday Card 2010
At my day job at Dorothy Lane Market (an upscale grocer here in town), I’m the only designer on staff. It can be quite demanding at times, and like all design jobs, some projects are cooler than others. Once project I look forward to every year is the Food & Wine Show poster (and related … Read more DLM 2010 Food & Wine Show Poster
I’ve never been much of a cook. If you ask my friends, they will tell you that the microwave is my best friend. In fact, one of my best buddies was shocked when he learned that I actually use the stove on occasion. Well, when I first was out on my own I did not … Read more Artisan Economy
Wow, it’s been a busy year for me. So busy that I forgot to post several cool projects that I completed this year. Here’s one of them… I met Sarah through mutual friends a few years ago. She is a bright, bubbly, enthusiastic person. We both share a love of creativity and her energy really … Read more Wedding Invites for Sarah & Jon