Launched in September 2006, N-life is a monthly publication celebrating daily life in Norfolk. Each issue showcases the diversity of arts, entertainment, residential and business elements within the city. As main art director for this special section, I created the N-life logo/nameplate, editorial layout and overall design with input and help from designers Sarah Cardenas, Kurt Akers, Tricia Lieurance and Jennifer Fenner. In addition, I worked hand-in-hand with Chuck Boyd, the co-creator of the whole idea for the publication and lead sales representative. (more…)

Above are three of the many covers I designed (at least in part) while working as an advertising designer at The Virginian-Pilot. From left to right: Cuisine Scene, an actual cover based on a complete re-design and layout I created when the special section switched from a broadsheet to a tabloid; The Best Summer Ever cover spec that was not used; Traditions, a different kind of holiday section featuring some of the traditions of Hampton Roads’ locals.
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The above examples are just a few of my logo designs completed in recent years. If you would like to view more of my logos or get inspired by the creative designs of others, I highly suggest a brief perusal of LogoPond.

This is a great place to post your own showcase of logos, accept critiques on them, and critique the work of others. Though a bit subjective, the best logos are posted in the featured gallery. The site is rather active with a handful of regulars posting often and the gallery is continually being updated. If you participate in the action, I promise your logos will get critiqued soon enough!

Here’s a peak at the Norfolk Neighborhood & Leisure Services Spring 2005 course & activity schedule. I handled the complete design and layout of the 50-page booklet.

New logo for marketing consultants focused on raising their clients’ revenue. The color green, requested by the client, was chosen to represent money. This project was completed while I was working with Collins, Waters & Bridgman Integrated Marketing.