#Back2SchoolVA

Back2SchoolVA Logo

#Back2SchoolVA Campaign Back to school is always one of my favorite time of year.  As a son of former educators, our house was always all abuzz with preparation.  In a way, it was a bit of chaos. That’s what came to mind with this design.  I wanted a bit of chaos and a bit of […]

New Brand Launch

New Brand Launch It’s truly great when your personal brand update feels like you. Back then, I was afraid of quirks reflective in my work. I tried to be sharp, clean and focused on being the best creative I can be for my clients. It was exactly what I needed at that time. I had […]

#ThankARanger

Thank A Ranger

#ThankARanger Social Spot This was a small thank you video I made for the Friends of Pocahontas State Park. The president of the organization wanted to join in on a campaign to thank state rangers and make a video on social media.  I put together a basic spot with limited graphics to show the support. […]

Pocahontas State Park Virtual Hike

First Day Virtual Hike

Pocahontas State Park Virtual Hike Every year, the Department of Conservation and Recreation holds a “First Day Hike” in it’s state parks.  Pocahontas State Park is my local park and one I volunteer for. During 2020, they canceled their in-person First Day Hike.  I offered to give everyone the experience remotely via live stream.  This […]

Virtual Family Literacy Night

Family Literacy-Night

Virtual Family Literacy Night This is a promotional image I made for the Virginia Department of Education’s Virtual Family Literacy night.  I was inspired by the idea of a whole family gathered around a screen and listening to a story.  To me, it felt like the olden T.V. Dinner days of the 1950s, and I […]

Brass Peak Ski Resort

Brass Peak

Brass Peak Ski Resort This was another logo from the Harris Roberts #DailyLogoChallenge I really loved. The task was to create a ski resort logo and being a former snowboard instructor, I was “stoked” for the challenge.  I wanted something functional for vehicles, outerwear, stationary, lift passes, and just general usage. I immediately thought a […]

Virginia L.E.A.R.N.S

Cover-Image

Virginia L.E.A.R.N.S. This project was headed up by the Leadership at Virginia Department of Education to create a resource for teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  I was tapped to create a highly visual PDF “book” that not only told the story of how Virginia Educators are navigating the pandemic, but showcased resources to help that […]

2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year

Virginia Teacher of the Year

2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year Celebration The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged creative professionals to think outside the box to create familiar experiences in a new way. Every year, the Virginia Department of Education holds an announcement celebration for the Regional Teachers of the Year and the Virginia Teacher of the Year.  That event was […]

Poca Go

Screenshot of Poca Go! Website

Poca Go Mountain Bike Race In my spare time, I volunteer with the Friends of Pocahontas State Park.  Every year,  the Friends and RVAMore put on a fundraising enduro mountain bike race.  My contribution was building the race a new site. Armed with the style guide from the logo designer,  I applied the style guide […]

RVA Main Street Station Photo Contest

RVA Main Street Station Photo Contest In 2016, the RVA Main Street Station held a Photography Contest to photograph the new construction on “The Shed”.  One of my pictures was selected as a finalist in the Top 10 for the contest.  It is featured as number 7 in the video below, and feel free to […]