Carol Fan
Carol Fan is a freelance brand and web designer based in Toronto, Canada. Founder of Lokyee Studio, she provides timeless visual identities that illuminate the unique stories of each business. Fall 2020 Cohort
"Making time for wellness by pampering myself with compassion is one of my favourite forms of self-care. I wanted to create a brand for women seeking revitalization for the mind, body, and soul. Plumeria is a modern eco-conscious spa offering a range of massages, facials and wellness spaces. Because smell is closely linked with memory, the name was inspired by the floral scent of a Plumeria flower - mirroring the aroma of the spa to remind the audience of the brand."
JR Farel
JR Farel is a freelance graphic designer building websites for independent businesses. As a California-native living in Sweden, she works with clients in both the US and Europe. Fall/Spring 2020 Cohort
“For this project I branded a friend’s new Homeopathy business. I asked her to complete a short brand questionnaire where I learned she wanted to create a hopeful, healing and approachable brand that emphasizes a connection to the earth. She requested a hummingbird reference, and let me take it from there. I really enjoyed creating collateral that would help someone in their process of healing.”
Alyssa Vertin
Alyssa Vertin is an Austin-based designer. She works with passionate business owners who want a flawlessly executed brand identity to attract ideal clients and stand out with confidence. Fall 2020 Cohort
”It's always been a dream of mine to work with a florist. Petit Lapin is a floral and gift boutique specializing in creative and unique items. For my project I created a hand-drawn stamp, along with patterns, packaging, business cards, and stickers.”
Toni Antonucci
Toni is a NYC based brand designer specializing in visual identity and art direction. She has a passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs bring their voices and visions to life. Fall 2020 Cohort
“Planning a road trip can be intimidating. Where do we go? How long do we spend at the Grand Canyon? What if we want to take a detour? I wanted to create a service that answered all of these questions by making the whole process of a road trip easy, accessible and fun. Joyride handles your accommodations, rentals, points of interest and quirky roadside stops all with 24/7 concierge support (because flat tires DO happen). Inspired by the stress of numerous cross country trips involving late night planning, dozens of open browser tabs and a handful of ‘uh oh’ moments on the road, Joyride was made to take the work out of vacation. All you need to do is embrace the adventure and enjoy the ride.”
Amanda Sather
Amanda is a Boston-based brand & web designer focused on creating refined and engaging brand experiences that stand the test of time. Spring/Fall 2020 Cohort
”Inspired by the apéritif's European roots, I sought to create a brand that honored its past with a contemporary take on the traditional drink and the culture that surrounds it. I wanted Turine to feel classic and elegant, yet modern and bold and encourage people to slow down, be present and connect with those around them.”
Isabel Bonenfant
Isabel Bonenfant is a New England based designer / art director and co-founder of Of Note Stationers. Spring/Fall 2020 Cohort
“For this project, my goal was to create a brand for a women's online vintage boutique inspired by one of my favorite hobbies: thrifting. I wanted to create a visual identity that was playful, chic, and a bit quirky. The idea with Celeste's was to give life to a brand with hand lettered and vibrant elements and vibrant.”
Sarah Hunter
Sarah Hunter is a Canadian brand and web designer. She runs Shopwell, a design studio that specializes in working with product based businesses. Spring 2020 Cohort
“Bird&Be is an online marketplace that provides access to holistic fertility care for millenials. The brand was designed to feel fun, feminine, approachable and honest (basically your bff). The Bird&Be line needed to stand out from other fertility products on the market and speak to the modern day consumer.”
Tiana Crispino
Tiana Crispino is a graphic designer, illustrator, and collage artist who works in editorial illustration, publication design, film and music poster design, and visual identity. Fall 2020 Cohort
“For my project I designed and illustrated collage-based book covers, movie posters, and editorial illustrations inspired by subjects that provided me comfort and motivation during this period of so much uncertainty. Through this course & project I have worked to develop my style as a graphic designer and build a personal brand that is aligned with my goals.”
Talisa Almonte
Talisa Almonte is an Afro-Latina, Queens, NY-based artist and illustrator for people and brands alike. Fall 2020 Cohort
“One of my dreams as an artist is to work with a brewery to create artwork for their beer. In light of this, I focused my project on a faux brewery I called M.T.A Brewery (More Than Aesthetics). Inspired by New York and city living. I designed the overall branding, labels, graphic elements and digitally illustrated all the labels.”
Frankie Barton
Frankie is a Denver-based graphic designer specializing in brand design, illustration, and visual storytelling for products that do good and create happy experiences. Fall 2020 Cohort
“Given that 2020 has been an unprecedented year, I wanted to create a self-care brand and design a set of essential oils to start it off. This is a giftable item (for yourself or a friend) that's meant to brighten someone's day with feel-good visuals and scents. A lot of wellness and beauty brands lean into the minimalist/natural look, but I opted to create something more bold and playful to match my personal style. Each oil is tied to a feeling or emotion and has a unique pattern, a universal/90s-inspired icon, and set of colors to complement it.”
Andrea Cardillo
Andrea Cardillo is a graphic designer and operates a one-woman, full-service design and branding studio based out of San Diego, CA. Her values include, but are not limited to... simplistic design, a streamlined process, and creating a meaningful experience from start to finish. Fall 2020 Cohort
“I recently had a baby and while I was pregnant made the switch to using all non-toxic or clean ingredient beauty products. With no past experience designing for the beauty industry, this challenge felt like a fun opportunity to dive into a new market. My fictitious brand designs feel simple and feminine which is what I was hoping to achieve.“
Grace Lee
Grace Lee is a graphic designer based in Austin, TX. She has experience in a little bit of everything, but her main focus is in brand identity, illustration, and packaging.Fall 2020 Cohort
"'Le Roue Bakery & Cafe' was inspired by my move to Austin, TX and my love for their food truck culture.The food, the experience, and the atmosphere that food trucks gave were amazing and unforgettable. However, I noticed that most food trucks did not have professional branding. I wanted to create a food truck business that would stand out visually and provide an aesthetic catering presentation. The patterns and the illustrations were created using Adobe Illustrator."
Mariel Feldman
Mariel Feldman is a San Francisco-based designer and illustrator specializing in branding and web design. Spring/Fall 2020 Cohort
”For my second time participating in the FauxFolio Challenge, I developed branding for a conceptual botanical boutique called Iris & Oak. The shop is based in San Francisco and sells flowers, plants, and a small selection of curated gifts. Iris & Oak is an elegant and timeless brand whose mission is to help others connect and spread love.”
Kate Anderson
Kate Anderson is a Massachusetts based artist creating vibrant illustrations celebrating the beauty and magic of the natural world. Spring 2020 Cohort
“For my project I updated my personal branding and redesigned my portfolio website to highlight my illustration work.”
Lisa Crawford
Lisa Crawford is a brand & website designer for makers & female-led brands. Spring/Fall 2020 Cohort
"As a web/digital designer, I love clean, minimal design - BUT as a sewist & maker, I'm always drawn to textures & embroidered details. I decided to challenge myself to update my personal brand and blend these two aspects of my style in a modern, playful way.”
