Prairie Rivers Network (external link) advocates for clean water and healthy rivers to benefit the people and wildlife of Illinois. As part of accomplishing this goal, PRN created a River Action Team to train and encourage some of their members to lobby decision makers on important environmental issues. The organizers wanted a logo to represent … [Read more]
Wildlife and wild places projects
Chicago Audubon Society newsletter
Compass (external link), the bimonthly newsletter of the Chicago Audubon Society (external link), is my most collaborative ongoing project. The best part of designing the Compass — aside from getting to think about birds! — is working with Skipper, the editor. The teamwork involved and the commitment on both sides to create an excellent product is always rewarding. We … [Read more]
Fox Valley Wildlife Center newsletter
Fox Valley Wildlife Center (external link) is a wildlife rehabilitation center in Elburn, Ill. Their newsletters, which typically run 8–10 pages, are always full of stories of the wonderful work they do helping animals return home, and I loved designing them for two years. Before After Design highlights New masthead and editorial bar Designed a new … [Read more]
Prairie Rivers Network t-shirt
Specs: Screenprinted t-shirt Created for: Prairie Rivers Network (external link) PRN advocates for clean water and healthy rivers to benefit the people and wildlife of Illinois. Purpose/Goal: Prairie Rivers wanted a new design to use on t-shirts, hats, stickers, etc., incorporating the message, “I heart clean water.” The design has been used to spread the … [Read more]
Nicollet Island Coalition infographic
Specs: Quarter page infographic for use online and in print Created for: Nicollet Island Coalition (external link) The Coalition works to protect and restore the Upper Mississippi River by advocating for reforms to the navigation system. This design project came to me by way of Prairie Rivers Network, which partners with many groups that share … [Read more]