Studio M Visual Design

03/04/2022

We were delighted to support our amazing client, with the impactful work they do to provide valuable resources for Native American communities. We designed multiple touchpoints for their Anishinaabek Cooking Resources program, with a cookbook, recipe cards, nutrition packets, posters, social media and more – exactly the kind of project we love to sink our teeth into!

We love a great collaboration, which happens with a passionate client and talented team. Learn more: https://bit.ly/acrproject

Illustrations © 2021, Jessie Boulard http://jessieboulard.com/
Design support Caitlin Nelson http://www.caitlinsnelson.com/

02/17/2021

I'm pleased as punch that my submissions to a book were accepted! Curated by .co in collaboration with , the book is a visual essay of San Diego during the extraordinary year of 2020. I'm humbled to be in the company of talented contributors with their compelling, thoughtful and funny stories.

All proceeds from book sales will support the , who provides creative educational opportunities and empowerment to homeless and at-risk teens. The book is printed by . Get your copy: https://twentytwentysd.com/book/

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06/30/2020

Follow the For the People docuseries featuring diverse, creative interpretations of the U.S. Constitution in an ever-changing political climate to see creative people engage as citizens and take on the Constitution during a defining year for democracy.

Edel Rodriguez is a Cuban American artist, illustrator and author whose work is grounded in his interpretation of the American political landscape and how to make big ideas matter in culture.

05/09/2020

Reviewing the UCSD Student Portfolios was an honor – and fun! These students have stepped up to the challenges of these times. Enjoyed my one-to-one conversation with Calvin Quittner, a talented graduate (his work is below). A few nuggets from design professionals to the job-seekers: "Reach out & connect with designers, be personal, send notecards." (Maximo Escobedo). "Use your time to create personal work, like a small book of logos" to send to prospects" (Tyler Blik). "Use a passion project to create a brand identity across print & digital." (me)

04/28/2020

Creating large scale designs for murals is a passion for us. We get to geek out over architectural plans and consider how our concepts will work in the three-dimensional world. We develop a theme that speaks to the audience. We consider physical issues — the scale of the composition, how colors will read in interior and exterior light, and the size of text. (Read more:)

Creating large scale designs for murals is a passion for us. We get to geek out over architectural plans and consider how our concepts will work in the three-dimensional world. We develop a theme t…

04/28/2020

Creating large scale designs for murals is a passion for us. We get to geek out over architectural plans and consider how our concepts will work in the three-dimensional world. We develop a theme that speaks to the audience. We consider physical issues — the scale of the composition, how colors will read in interior and exterior light, and the size of text. (Read more:)

Creating large scale designs for murals is a passion for us. We get to geek out over architectural plans and consider how our concepts will work in the three-dimensional world. We develop a theme t…

04/22/2020

Whenever I art direct a photo shoot, I’m reminded of why I fell in love with being a designer. Scouting locations. Casting talent. Planning shots. Working closely with a trusted and talented photographer on framing & lighting. Choosing wardrobes. Consulting with the stylist. Articulating the client’s brand – conceptually and stylistically. Read more:

Whenever I art direct a photo shoot, I’m reminded of why I fell in love with being a designer. Scouting locations. Casting talent. Planning shots. Working closely with a trusted and talented photog…

02/25/2020

For clients and designers alike, here's some emerging design trends to pay attention to!

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12/06/2019

Pantone's Color of the Year for 2020 is revealed! Some of us wait for this announcement with bated breath. What do you think of this choice?

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/pantone-color-classic-blue-2020/index.html

Pantone 19-4502 Classic Blue has been named the colour company's annual landmark tone, based on trend forecasting and analysis of current culture, and for the first time has been interpreted into a sound, feel, taste and scent.

06/18/2019

It's always thrilling to see the full-scale printed samples of murals we've designed. We're grateful to Studio WC Architecture + Engineering for entrusting us to create seven interior murals for an Irvine elementary school. I can't wait to see them installed!

05/29/2019

Here’s your visual treat for the day!

No glue, tape, or Photoshop required. Just straight up balloon twisting!