Greater Than

Just a little peek at what my new course is up to this semester at .gd ! This daily by features just one of soon-to-be 26 letters inspired by the marriage of mushrooms and sci-fi!

🎨👀 Here’s a glimpse of what students in ART480: Design Purpose and Practice are up to in their 20-day daily studies! Each student pitched a project they’re passionate about—whether it’s learning a new skill, exploring different styles, or finally taking on that creative challenge they’ve always wanted to try. This helps them explore the value of personal projects—whether it’s filling gaps in their portfolio, further developing their unique voice, or showcasing hybrid skills that complement design. By the end, they’ll each present their journey as a poster or digital reel. Here’s just a taste!

🔮 “Bloody Mary” and other nightmare fuel brought to life by 🖤 In this 12-week style-intensive course via .courses, Jenna is exploring her unique illustration style, helping her discover and dissect what gives her work that signature touch. These pieces were inspired by an audio prompt diving into ghost stories and lore, with a focus on the eerie tale of Bloody Mary.

Excited to share this whimsical piece by client Jenna Richardson — —, who is diving deep into a 12-Week Style Intensive Course via .courses ! Jenna is exploring her unique voice through illustration, starting with topical prompts like this take on the Girl Scouts. Right now, it’s all about experimentation, exploration, and trying out a ton of ideas without worrying if they make sense. Jenna is captivated by grainy textures and gradients that convey a surreal, cinematic vibe. We can’t wait to see how her style continues to evolve with each prompt!

Interested in developing your personal image-making or illustration style? Get in touch today!

🌟 Excited to share a sneak peek of a personal branding project one of my clients / is working on! 🌟

Alexis has been focusing on creating a unique lettermark where each letter of her name nestles organically with the next. It’s a work in progress— with the main challenge being balancing readability with aesthetics. It’s getting there! And has so much possibility to develop into patterns and texture as we begin designing out pieces of the system. This kind of design and letter play is not easy to accomplish, by the way, so props to Alexis! It’s super fun! ✨

Thinking about improving your portfolio? Adding a new or revising an old project? Preparing your materials for a job search? Or something else? Let’s make it happen! 🙌

Along with the services listed on my website, I offer custom critiques based on an hourly rate. Reach out and let’s create something amazing together! 🌟

📲 Link in profile.

Another board game, Freedom Land, created by for her senior capstone course at .gd under my instruction:

“Freedom Land” is a board game exploring the Secret War and the Hmong community’s experiences. The CIA aimed to disrupt communist supply lines between Northern and Southern Vietnam, leading to covert bombings. Despite its unveiling in the 1971 congressional hearing, the Hmong experience remains largely unknown. This game seeks to illuminate these events and promote understanding in an engaging manner. Players are encouraged to approach the narrative with an open mind, while recognizing the profound losses and sacrifices endured.


Want to create your own self-authored board game in 12 weeks? Get your name on the interest form today for June’s upcoming board game course! Link in bio!

I’ve got some catching up to do on this account! :) the following board game project —Plantopoly— by .art was created in a graphic design capstone course at .gd under my instruction! From the designer herself: “Since childhood, family game 🎲 nights were a tradition, but Monopoly was always off-limits due to my mom’s competitive nature. Seeking solace, I found sanctuary in caring for 🪴🌱houseplants. From this contrast, Plantopoly emerged—a game merging Monopoly’s tension with the tranquility of nurturing plants. From sharing cuttings to battling stubborn pests, Plantopoly fosters connections and cultivates green thumbs. So, gather your friends, roll the dice, and embark on a journey to greenhouse glory!🥰

Interested in designing a game like this?❓Sign up on the google doc linked in the bio to take a 12-week board game course running in mid-June! 🙌

🍻 Introducing Leah Parker’s .parker packaging concept, MadLab Brewing Company! 🎨 MadLab’s signature brews, from cherry milkshake IPAs to tart yuzu shandies, are captured in vibrant, hand-drawn designs featuring the brewery’s beloved labrador retriever. 🐾 It’s hard to NOT stand out in the crowd with these electric-colored cans at any event or festival. Cheers to creativity and fantastic beer! 🌈🐶

Interested in adding self-authored packaging work to you portfolio? Get in touch today!

🎨 Leah Parker .parker is taking her portfolio to the next level via .courses Portfolio Push package! She’s kicking things off by breathing new life into a past project: revamping the branding for Statens Naturhistoriske Museum in Denmark. 🏛️🌿 Leah’s been busy capturing the museum’s zoological, botanical, and geological focuses. 💼 Check out this sneak peek of one of three tote bag designs. This particular bag features a pattern of loosely geometric crystals💎 repping the geological branch! Can’t wait to reveal the full project soon, as this is just a tiny portion! Stay tuned!

🎨✨ Meg’s Editorial Design Adventure! 🏡🐾 Tasked with illustrating ‘Barkitecture,’ an article on the luxe trend of integrating pet-focused furniture at home illustrations add a stylish twist to this rising movement! 🖌️💖 This exercise allowed Meg to refine her illustration style in an editorial design context. Swipe left for a sneak peek into her fashion-forward creations. 🛋️✨

Hello! I’m so excited to be leading a workshop at Design Camp in TWO WEEKS! I’ll be talking about the importance of including personal, self-authored work in your design portfolio as well as facilitating a real-time brainstorming exercise to help you ideate one or more projects with personal spin. It’s all about sharing your voice and having a blast while doing so! I hope you’ll join me! Today’s the last day to register! DO IT!!

Sometimes it pays to step away and take a break. 😌And that’s exactly what did with her Virtuosa project. After some time off, Meg approached the work with 👀 fresh eyes and quickly nailed the system’s hierarchy all while maintaining the aesthetic vibe she was after. 🔥Although the small details are still being finessed, the foundation is now super solid! Way to go, MEG! You had your breakthrough moment! Thanks for sticking in there. Stay tuned for more deliverables in the coming weeks!

Sometimes it pays to step away and take a break. 😌And that’s exactly what did with her Virtuosa project. After some time off, Meg approached the work with 👀 fresh eyes and quickly nailed the system’s hierarchy all while maintaining the aesthetic vibe she was after. 🔥Although the small details are still being finessed, the foundation is now super solid! Way to go, MEG! You had your breakthrough moment! Thanks for sticking in there. Stay tuned for more posters from the series this week! 👏