Journal
I like to share what I learn—opinions, notes on books I’ve read, and advice from anything I consume. I believe that when you keep information to yourself you end up living off your reserves. But when you give away everything you have you are left with nothing, which in turn forces you to look, to be aware, and to replenish.
JaxxTaylor
The logo for a blogger reviewing beauty advice, health, fitness, and lifestyle.
September 24, 2019
Stickers
A few sticker designs created for a class in college to represent our hometown.
September 23, 2019
Self-Portrait
Low poly self-portrait. Why? Why not?
September 23, 2019
Banquet Event Cards
A set of promotional cards designed for an end of the year Star Wars-themed banquet.
September 23, 2019
Kaleidoscope Poster
Kaleidoscope was an eclectic program of the chamber wind ensemble, instrumental choirs, and symphonic repertoire presented by UWM Wind Ensembles. Flyers were designed to promote the event…
September 23, 2019
Design Talk Lecture Series
The Design Talk Lecture Series is a lecture circuit of artists and designers that visit and talk about their work and whatever else they find interesting! Promotional…
September 23, 2019
Peck School Posters
A collection of printed posters designed to promote events surrounding the Peck School of the Arts.
September 23, 2019
University & Symphony Band posters
The graphics/design/creative/online work created by Joe Kotlan.
September 23, 2019
LLC Brochure
This brochure was translated from a trifold-design from the previous year for LLC (Living Learning Communities). The design was inspired by the UWM 2014 style publications, working…
September 23, 2019
Thirsty Clothing T-shirts
Thirsty Clothing LLC is a clothing company based out of Whitewater, WI run by college students for college students! I recently took over the t-shirt design department…
September 23, 2019
Service Desk Hiring Campaign
I developed a campaign that promotes the recently vacant positions for Security & Service Desk over at the Sandburg Residence Halls. The idea was based around several…
September 23, 2019
Gizmote
This was a graphic design class project in which we had to develop a brand, packaging, and infographic for a certain toy. Students were to take an…
September 20, 2019
Unaffiliated Productions Website
VIEW SITEhttp://unaffiliatedproductions.com This website project was for a close group of friends that are essentially a kickass film & editing crew. They are…
September 20, 2019
1G Collective
1G Collective is a student experience that centers around 1st generation students at UW-Milwaukee. They help students to work through their first year and make it a…
September 20, 2019
UWM Sex Week
Sex Week on campus always draws a large crowd of students, mainly for all the free goodies that are given away! The event focuses on safe sex…
September 20, 2019
Shuttle Help Cards
This was an open project in which I had the creative freedom to design a look for the UWM Shuttle Campaign “Ask A Driver”. The business-sized cards…
September 20, 2019
Woodland Pattern Website
This website actually started as a website redesign for a web design class. The objective was to find a non-profit organization based near Milwaukee that really needed…
September 20, 2019
Figure of Speech Poster
This poster’s goal was to either teach something or communicate a thought-provoking message that evokes feelings or actions for the reader. In either instance, the content could be…
September 20, 2019
Illustrator Trace
A project for an Intro Design course at UW-Milwaukee that had us find an image and trace it with the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator. I decided…
September 20, 2019
PRIDE Banner
A large scale 8 foot banner with a simple message “UWM Pride”. The UWM Pride acronym is the new student success message. Prioritize academic success, Reach out, Involve yourself, Develop your…
September 20, 2019
Industrial Icon Set
I developed these icons while working on a website for “FabTech”. When working on the site, our design team needed a way to differentiate each of the…
September 20, 2019
Welcome Home Postcard
This postcard project was designed as the “Welcome to UWM” card that all of the residents in the Sandburg Residence Halls received through the mail. (3500+) The…
September 20, 2019
All-Nighter Poster
A flyer project for a late-night studying event that took place to help out the students. Inspiration was drawn from studying utensils and a scholarly type feel….
September 20, 2019
Ski Graphic
From the moment this project was announced, I was extremely anxious to start working. Falling right in my alley in terms of interests, I found it to…
September 20, 2019
Typographic Metaphor
A classic typography project that got me to think more about typographic design. The brief on this one was essential to communicate the meaning of a word…
September 20, 2019
Composite Self Portrait
A very fun project to work on, I was able to be creative in the way I chose to present myself. My choice: Super Mario. The game…
September 20, 2019
Type Form & Counter-form
This typography project was essential to understanding and representing the simplest of details found in a letterform. We were asked to crop a letterform in order to…
September 20, 2019
Typographic Specimen
A typography poster that’s the main goal was to develop an interesting message or story to educate the viewers about a typeface. I had picked Adobe Caslon…
September 20, 2019
#AgraphicAday
One random day in April I had an idea to boost my creativity. I decided that for the rest of the month (about 20 days) I would…
September 19, 2019
Studio 101
On behalf of my high-school & teacher Mrs. Hillman I was lucky enough to travel down to The Illinois Institute of Art -Schaumburg to participate in Studio 101….