OPIC
WOODPILE STUDIOS 2015 Annual Report for OPIC, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. 48 pages.
Categories: Annual Reports, Branding, Government, Print, Publication Design
Category Archives: Print
The Nature Conservancy
Two consecutive 40-page full-color annual reports developed for the Nature Conservancy. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Annual Reports, Print, Publication Design
Folger Shakespeare Library
Like many publications designed for the Folger Shakespeare Library, this unique catalog was originally planned as a simple foldout brochure. But the theme of the exhibit itself—”Papers & Porcelains”—sparked an idea for something more. Celebrating two magnificent collections at the Folger, this dos-a-dos catalog features the Babette Craven collection of theatrical memorabilia on one side: early English porcelains illuminating the impact of the English stage on visual arts. The Lada-Mocarski collection of early decorated papers on the other side: marbled, […]
Categories: Book Design, Museums, Print
Kwikpoint
Branding, style guide, and book design templates for Kwikpoint’s “Smart Books”—a series of visual recognition guides provided to U.S. armed forces personnel serving overseas. The style guide was printed on a single sheet, and folds to pocket size. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Branding, Graphic Standards, Print, Publication Design
Woodland Magazine
Redesign of American Forest Foundation’s quarterly magazine, Woodland. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Branding, Print, Publication Design
Time-Life Books: Our American Century
One of my very first projects under the creative direction of Antonio Alcalá at Studio A, this is an 18-volume set for Time-Life Books—a reboot of their earlier series, “This Fabulous Century.” I was responsible for design and production, as well as client meetings, presentations, photo sizing, and proofing. STUDIO A
Categories: Book Design, Print
Laurel Historical Society
The Laurel Historical Society’s Annual Gala is their biggest event of the year. As 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Laurel Museum, they chose to go with a “Roaring Twenties” theme. For their invitation package, I designed a set of logos that evoke vintage whiskey bottle labels, and selected actual photos of Laurel, Maryland in the 1920s from my own collection. All of my work for the Laurel Historical Society is provided pro bono.
Categories: Branding, Direct Mail, Logos, Museums, Print
U.S. Department of State
Publication design for the U.S. Department of State’s “Our Ocean” 2015 conference in Valparaiso, Chile. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Government, Print, Publication Design
XMAS Card, 2015
For our annual Christmas card featuring our three dogs, I opted for a vintage circus ephemera look and feel.
Categories: Personal Projects, Print
Laurel Museum, 2015 Exhibit
Complete pro bono branding and exhibition design for the Laurel Museum’s 2015 exhibition, “Ripped from the Headlines: Laurel in the News.” Focusing on the museum’s recent acquisition of the historic Laurel Leader newspaper archive, I designed and produced over 50 exhibit panels that illustrate the most memorable media stories of the past 145 years. Included in the branding and environmental graphics is a subtle nod to the old newspaper riddle, “what’s black and white and (read) all over?” Baltimore Sun […]
Categories: Branding, Environmental Design, Museums, Print
The Ocean Conservancy
Assorted brochures for The Ocean Conservancy, working within and helping to expand their branding efforts. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Branding, Collateral, Direct Mail, Print
National Geographic
National Geographic Satellite Atlas of the World, produced under creative direction of Antonio Alcalá. 222 pages. STUDIO A
Categories: Book Design, Print
Folger Shakespeare Library
12-panel roll-fold brochure for the Folger Shakespeare Library’s “Mapping Early Modern Worlds” exhibition. Originally intended to be a simple tri-fold, this piece evokes a modern fold-out map while unveiling a surprise poster of one of the antique maps from the exhibit. Produced under the creative direction of Antonio Alcalá. STUDIO A
Categories: Museums, Print, Publication Design
Folger Shakespeare Library
Book design for the Folger Shakespeare Library’s exhibition, “The Housewife’s Rich Cabinet: Remedies, Recipes, & Helpful Hints.” Produced under the creative direction of Antonio Alcalá at Studio A, this was originally expected to be nothing more than a tri-fold brochure. We developed the concept of a small, keepsake book that Shakespearean-era housewife might carry with her for quick access. The two-color book was a huge success, and won an AIGA 50 Certificate of Excellence. STUDIO A
Categories: Book Design, Museums, Print
Social Burger
Full branding for Social Burger, a gourmet hamburger restaurant in Vienna, Virginia. Print items include a menu and gift card, as well as window typography. The responsive website uses a parallax scrolling design featuring large food images in the background. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Branding, Print, Web Design
Ghosts Don’t Exist
Indie filmmakers 19th & Wilson produced their first feature-length film, Ghosts Don’t Exist, which earned a DCIFF award for Best Picture and a DVD deal with Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. I designed the original poster and branding for the film, featuring medical scans of a human skull—inherently a ghostly image, but also cryptically suggesting that perhaps “it’s all in your head.” I created imagery for film loops at investor events, designed to evoke the spirit (no pun intended) of the […]
Categories: Apps, Branding, Films, Poster Design, Print, U/I, Web Design
Veterans Health Administration: Graphic Standards
I was responsible for writing and designing the graphic standards guide and developing collateral templates for the Veterans Health Administration Office of Health Information. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Branding, Collateral, Government, Graphic Standards, Print
XMAS Card, 2014
Each year, I try to design a whimsical Christmas card to share with family and friends–incorporating our dogs. For 2014, I created a 5″ x 7″ double-sided postcard featuring a vintage 8-track cassette theme.
Categories: Personal Projects, Print
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Exhibition catalog, promotional folder, and brochure for “The Magic of Remedios Varo” exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Produced under creative direction of Antonio Alcalá. STUDIO A
Categories: Book Design, Museums, Print
Xmas Card, 2013
The 2013 edition of my annual family Christmas card. 5″ x 7″ double-sided. Inspired by the vintage concert posters of Baltimore’s legendary Globe Printing Company.
Categories: Personal Projects, Print
Corridos sin Fronteras
Media kit booklet designed for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) exhibition, “Corridos sin Fronteras”, celebrating the Mexican narrative songs known as corridos. Produced under creative direction of Antonio Alcalá, the square format and size was chosen to suggest that of a vintage record album. STUDIO A
Categories: Museums, Print, Publication Design
The Disney Trip
A personal book project I’m writing and designing for my parents, commemorating the 30th anniversary of an unlikely, all-expenses-paid Walt Disney World vacation my father won on a radio contest in 1984. Incorporating vintage Disney World design elements, the book cover literally transforms our family photo into souvenir bag art circa 1984.
Categories: Book Design, Personal Projects, Print
Folger Shakespeare Library
Saddle-stitched brochure for the “Seeing What Shakespeare Means” exhibit, which drew from the Folger’s rich collection of early books, highlighting images that illuminate Shakespeare’s text and that have been used to aid readers of the Folger Shakespeare Library editions of Shakespeare’s works. Produced under the creative direction of Antonio Alcalá, woodcut illustrations were carefully silhouetted to create a 2-color booklet with added depth. STUDIO A
Categories: Museums, Print, Publication Design
Laurel Historical Society
In 2012, I wrote a piece on my Lost Laurel blog, reminiscing about a haunting cold case from my home town that was approaching its 30th anniversary, and hypothesizing about what might have happened. Just talking to Prince George’s County Cold Case detectives intrigued them enough to pull the files and fast-track evidence for DNA testing, and incredibly, an arrest was actually made the following year. I gave a presentation about the case on behalf of the Laurel Historical Society, […]
Categories: Films, Museums, Personal Projects, Print
Laurel Museum: Diven’s Den
I was asked to design panels and other environmental graphics for the Laurel Museum’s “Diven’s Den” makeover, located in basement of museum. The new space utilizes universal design to create a multi-generational hands-on learning space, which incorporates STEM principles to teach Laurel’s history. Diven Iron Foundry, once located off Main Street, was unique in creating original and artistic household items. The design was provided pro bono, as is all my work for the Laurel Historical Society. Grand opening photos by […]
Categories: Branding, Environmental Design, Museums, Print
Cooper
Whenever we have a new addition to the family, I like to design and send out a special postcard announcing their arrival. This one was for Cooper, our Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix.
Categories: Personal Projects, Print
U.S. Census
Woodpile Studios was contracted to produce over 300 ads in six different languages, aiming to reach specific ethnic groups in their native languages. The goal of the campaign was to educate and inform citizens about the importance of the 2010 Census. This national, far-reaching endeavor required design for everything from newspaper and magazine ads, to billboards and subway signage, to animated web banners. WOODPILE STUDIOS
Categories: Advertising, Branding, Government, Print
Freer | Sackler
Categories: Branding, Collateral, Government, Print, Publication Design
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Categories: Branding, Collateral, Museums, Print
Women in Congress
After creating the Graphic Style Guide for the U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Clerk, I incorporated the new brand guidelines to the design and production of the 1,015-page book, Women in Congress. The book is the most comprehensive source available on the women who have served in U.S. House of Representatives and Senate—from the first woman elected to Congress, Jeannette Rankin of Montana, to the new Members of the 109th Congress.
Categories: Book Design, Branding, Collateral, Government, Print
Lost Laurel
About a year after starting my Lost Laurel blog and Facebook page, I decided to write and design a book. Organized by decade, starting with the turn of the 20th century, it’s a collection of photos that document the stores, restaurants, and other businesses of Laurel’s past. I used Kickstarter to crowdfund the printing and shipping costs, which allowed me to expand the book to 192 pages and print a limited supply of hardcover editions as well as the paperbacks […]
Categories: Book Design, Personal Projects, Print • Tags: Lost Laurel, Richard Friend
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