Skinny Love (Das Kapital Rerub) Remix - Bon Iver

WRCA Annual Athletic Sponsorship Catalog

Here’s a look at my latest print piece. This was a beast of a project in which I played the roll of the creative director, photographer, stylist and did all of the production grunt work. It was a lot of work but nothing beats seeing your work held together by a perfect bind! See the full design explanation here.

Personal Identity - Erica Craig Design

Personal branding seems to be the hardest and most constantly evolving project I have ever come across. I created this identity in 2011 upon the completion of my bachelors. 

I’m an extremely hands on creative and I look for any and every opportunity to get away from the computer and build something. I saw an opportunity to use my portfolio itself to showcase my passion for building/materials to potential employers. Design is only half the battle, the other half is creating an output for it that will actually engage people to interact and remember it.

For this project I printed on an uncoated stock to encourage touch. I also really wanted to showcase branding as my strong point so each identity is placed on a blank white page with a black page to the left of it that is actually covered in a matte vinyl. Once again, I used the vinyl to encourage touch and offset the logo adjacent it. The cover of the book was engraved on a CNC machine and the symbol was cut from a wood grain vinyl and placed ontop of the metal. The wood grain vinyl is carried throughout the book on the inside cover and backside page/cover. I used the wood because I wanted to show that I am a sustainably conscious designer and that is a priority for me. Vinyl itself isn’t necessarily a sustainable material, but when asked why I chose to use vinyl it creates an opportunity to start sharing with potential employers about my passion for sustainable design without being too pushy or cliche. Also, the grain in the vinyl really draws you in to touch it to see if it’s actually real or not. The entire book is held together by a canvas spine and chicago screws. There are multiple layers to the spine so the book can be added to.

I created business cards that mirrored my book. That way if a potential employer fell in love with the book, they had a little piece of it to hold onto. I really wanted to create something that would be remembered.

The final size of the book is 12 x 14”

Riptide - Vance Joy

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Roderick Laine Treece

This man is nothing short of amazing and inspiring. A true artist who has found a unique medium to get his ideas across. Take the time to watch this California craftsman make magic with his glass/gold leaf signage. His passion is contagious.

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"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

— Lao Tzu

HEART OF VANCITY

My close friend Joel Schat, recently just released his new time lapse film which he has been working on for the past few months. Trust me, it’s worth your time to watch and share. Not only is he a self taught super star but he is also one of the most down-to-earth, genuine people I know. The end product looks amazing and I got to learn during this last project how much work it actually is. I accompanied Joel to a couple locations and let me tell you, 5 hours spent freezing in the cold on a Vancouver rooftop just to get a shot of the city lights turning on… now thats dedication. Check out his work, his passion for creation is evident and his talent is undeniable.

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Top Of The World (Robotic Pirate Monkey Remix) - Slightly Stoopid 

Keeping warm while shooting time lapse from the rooftop of The Melville, Vancouver with Timedrops Media

Keeping warm while shooting time lapse from the rooftop of The Melville, Vancouver with Timedrops Media

beautiful predator 

beautiful predator 

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Crazy Baldhead - Bob Marley

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Amen.

Amen.

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Fineshrine - Purity Ring

“If you truly expect to realize your dreams, abandon the need for blanket approval. If conforming to everyone’s expectations is the number one goal, you have sacrificed your uniqueness, and therefore your excellence.” - Hope Solo

“If you truly expect to realize your dreams, abandon the need for blanket approval. If conforming to everyone’s expectations is the number one goal, you have sacrificed your uniqueness, and therefore your excellence.” - Hope Solo

Clair De Lune (Feat. Christine Hoberg) - Flight Facilities