Telling a Family’s Story through Patterns

Kindred Memories is my exploration of my family’s history through pattern design. Six family members are represented, each with their own pattern collection.  I developed motifs for each collection based on my memories of that family member, interviews with relatives, heritage, and historical references. The patterns are applied to home goods to communicate the importance of honoring family and their presence in everyday life.

Alabama Shakes gig posters were created for two summer concert festivals. These matching hand–lettered posters were paired with a refreshing summer themes to match their southern sound.

This interactive book is inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The two main couples are the paper dolls, with various period costumes. The book includes four fold out scenes to create an environment for the dolls, such as two different romantic landscapes, a ballroom and a bedroom. 

This series of drop caps belong to a Jane Austen ABC Book called A is for Austen. The book covers 3 of her novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. The main goal is to make a young audience aware of literary classic authors starting with Jane Austen. 

Blackbird’s Gourmet Pie Shopis perfect forgetting a savory meal or just a sweet treat. A hand lettered logo and patterns create a home– like feel. Two different menus were designed along with stationery and business card. 

This calendar design promotes New York’s seasonal agriculture, each month features healthy options that are in season. The main objective is to encourage kids eat healthier. It also creates awareness of seasonal produce and its benefits for them. Cut paper illustration was used to create whimsical layering of the produce shapes.