Ernest B. Gilman : University of Chicago Press
This project is still under review. I was asked to provide three different approaches. The first features a painting from inside the book that editorial felt was suitable for the project; the image had to be cropped to fit the trim of the book so I have the bottom showing a detail of the dead and the top showing the angels of salvation. The second cover features a detail from one of the historic flyers contained in the book which were all very graphic and interesting to use. And, the third cover is a stock image of Black Plague skulls -- I overlaid this bleak image with delicate red crosses.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Family Ranch
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Child Poverty and Inequality
Redesigning Social Inquiry
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Emma Goldman, Volumes 1 & 2
Tudor Autobiography
Friday, March 21, 2008
Creative Power [comps]
edited by Micki McGee : Columbia University Press
An interesting volume on the politics and art inside the gates of Yaddo in upstate New York. The book will accompany an exhibit of Yaddo artists. I proposed a more political angle that showed a mock-up of a flag with a detail of the gate to play off the art and politics in the book, but the title needed to be downplayed so I am now working with a more straightforward solution and I used a monochromatic treatment for the title to push is back a bit. Still under review, so we'll see.
UPDATE: The project was ultimately placed with another designer after the title changed and an image change were requested. See the final cover here.
An interesting volume on the politics and art inside the gates of Yaddo in upstate New York. The book will accompany an exhibit of Yaddo artists. I proposed a more political angle that showed a mock-up of a flag with a detail of the gate to play off the art and politics in the book, but the title needed to be downplayed so I am now working with a more straightforward solution and I used a monochromatic treatment for the title to push is back a bit. Still under review, so we'll see.
UPDATE: The project was ultimately placed with another designer after the title changed and an image change were requested. See the final cover here.
ABCs
I took the summer off last year to travel with my husband and my two kids. While we were away I asked my children to help me find the alphabet in the world around us. We explored Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada and Oregon together and this is an alphabet created out of the numerous letters we found along the way.
Friday, March 14, 2008
White But Not Equal
Ignacio M. Garcia : University of Arizona Press
I pitched the idea of running the front cover without spelling out "not equal" and letting the symbol suffice, but in the end editorial felt it needed to be reinstated. Then the author asked for me to create a darker skin tone as well as add "dirt" to the hand. I quickly mocked this up, but now the hand is too dark to carry the symbol so I reversed it to white, but I worry the design's strength is getting watered down. I am researching new hand imagery and will likely begin again before this is printed and wrapped around the final book.
I pitched the idea of running the front cover without spelling out "not equal" and letting the symbol suffice, but in the end editorial felt it needed to be reinstated. Then the author asked for me to create a darker skin tone as well as add "dirt" to the hand. I quickly mocked this up, but now the hand is too dark to carry the symbol so I reversed it to white, but I worry the design's strength is getting watered down. I am researching new hand imagery and will likely begin again before this is printed and wrapped around the final book.
Where Clouds Are Formed
A Radiant Curve
Luci Tapahonso : University of Arizona Press
A radiant curve is a rainbow in Navajo mythology, and I wanted to find art that represented a rainbow, but not literally. This dynamic image is by Navajo painter Emmi Whitehorse. I enjoyed reviewing all the Navajo painters for this project. I had not worked on that type of research in several years. Emmi Whitehorse is the first artist I ever located for a Sun Tracks book so it was fun to work with her imagery again and to find this image with all the colors of the rainbow showcased is such a fresh way.
A radiant curve is a rainbow in Navajo mythology, and I wanted to find art that represented a rainbow, but not literally. This dynamic image is by Navajo painter Emmi Whitehorse. I enjoyed reviewing all the Navajo painters for this project. I had not worked on that type of research in several years. Emmi Whitehorse is the first artist I ever located for a Sun Tracks book so it was fun to work with her imagery again and to find this image with all the colors of the rainbow showcased is such a fresh way.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
To Be Like Gods
Literary Nevada
Friday, February 15, 2008
inspirational videos
I found a series of interviews with designers and illustrators today on the hillman curtis website -- here is the link. I found them inspiring.
http://www.hillmancurtis.com/hc_web/film_video.shtml
http://www.hillmancurtis.com/hc_web/film_video.shtml
Friday, January 25, 2008
The Osage Rose
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Grace Period
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Still Here, Still Now
Creating Outdoor Classrooms
Lauri Johnson : University of Texas Press
The author was intent on using the child' architectural rendering and although I proposed a couple solutions that incorporated the art in context with other elements from the textbook, in the end the singular image was chosen.
An alternate solution utilizing a grid of images that ties into the interior grid. I preferred the color play of this layout.
The author was intent on using the child' architectural rendering and although I proposed a couple solutions that incorporated the art in context with other elements from the textbook, in the end the singular image was chosen.
An alternate solution utilizing a grid of images that ties into the interior grid. I preferred the color play of this layout.
Contact
On the Make
The Women's Warrior Society
Lois Beardslee : The University of Arizona Press
Illustrator: Moses Beaver
The SunTracks series is unique because it pairs writers and artists of the same tribal affiliation together on some very interesting collections of prose and poetry. I was senior designer at UAP many moons ago and had the opportunity to work on many SunTracks books during my tenure. I am pleased to still have an opportunity to work on them. The styles vary but the palettes are generally vivid and bright. Fun.
Illustrator: Moses Beaver
The SunTracks series is unique because it pairs writers and artists of the same tribal affiliation together on some very interesting collections of prose and poetry. I was senior designer at UAP many moons ago and had the opportunity to work on many SunTracks books during my tenure. I am pleased to still have an opportunity to work on them. The styles vary but the palettes are generally vivid and bright. Fun.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Loving Rachel & Rachel in the World
Jane Bernstein : University of Illinois Press
This project included a reissue and a new follow-up book. The books needed to have their own unique identities as well as a common element that would tie them together. My solution was to pull from the author's archive and create spines that visually shared more of the story.
This project included a reissue and a new follow-up book. The books needed to have their own unique identities as well as a common element that would tie them together. My solution was to pull from the author's archive and create spines that visually shared more of the story.
Brave New West
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Touring the Sierra Nevada
Cheryl Koehler : University of Nevada Press
I proposed this funky retro design that stepped outside the typical tour guide genre available along with a couple more traditional layouts; and as luck would have it, the author and publisher chose to package and market the book in a unique way and it has been pleasantly well received. So, you never know!
I proposed this funky retro design that stepped outside the typical tour guide genre available along with a couple more traditional layouts; and as luck would have it, the author and publisher chose to package and market the book in a unique way and it has been pleasantly well received. So, you never know!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The Best American Magazine Writing series
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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