CREATIVE
DESIGN

Overview: Illustrations and layout design of a commemorative issue of the Bar Bulletin celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and the evolution of law in New Mexico. Challenge: The publication needed to balance a significant historical subject with a cohesive editorial experience while presenting 52 pages of archival-inspired content in a premium print format. Approach: Developed a structured visual system combining historical imagery, timelines, maps, and editorial layouts to create a cohesive commemorative publication that connects New Mexico’s legal history with its enduring legacy.

Overview: Designed a series of printed tip cards for the New Mexico Coalition to provide adolescents with guidance on healthy relationships and decision-making. Challenge: The content needed to be clear, engaging, and relatable while addressing sensitive topics without feeling overwhelming. Approach: Created a consistent, youth-focused system using local photography and modular layouts to produce clear, easy-to-digest content across multiple cards.

Overview: Designed an informational folder for Nusenda Credit Union to promote membership benefits and support in-person outreach. Challenge: The piece needed to communicate key information within strict brand guidelines while remaining clear and effective as a handout. Approach: Applied Nusenda’s visual system to create structured, infographic-driven layouts that guide users step-by-step and ensure consistency across materials.

Overview: Designed graphics for an interactive digital report for the Colorado Department of Human Services to communicate program impact across local communities. Challenge: The report needed to present complex information in a way that was accessible, easy to navigate, and connected to real people. Approach: Built a scalable visual system using real imagery, color-coded navigation, and modular layouts to support clear, consistent content across the report.

Overview: Designed a 10 ft. anniversary banner for Building Movement New Mexico to celebrate 10 years of impact at a community event. Challenge: The banner needed to present a large amount of information in an engaging way while encouraging interaction. Approach: Developed a flexible, non-linear timeline system that invites exploration and supports audience participation through shared notes and memories.

Overview: Created editorial illustrations for New Mexico Lawyer to visually communicate complex legal topics and bring featured articles to life. Challenge: The illustrations needed to translate technical subject matter into engaging visuals while avoiding predictable or stereotypical imagery. Each concept required creative thinking to find a more unexpected visual approach. Approach: Developed conceptual illustrations using photography, digital compositing, and graphic elements to create distinctive visuals that reinforced each article’s subject matter while complementing the publication’s editorial design.

Overview: Designed a membership booklet for Associated Contractors of New Mexico to introduce the organization and communicate the value of membership to prospective members. Challenge: The booklet needed to present membership benefits, resources, and organizational information in a clear, approachable format that would engage potential members and encourage them to learn more. Approach: Developed a cohesive visual system that organized information into easy-to-follow sections, using photography, typography, and visual elements to create a professional and welcoming recruitment piece for both print and in-person distribution.

Overview: Designed an informational report for the Modest Means Helpline to support funding requests to the New Mexico Supreme Court. Challenge: The report needed to communicate complex data clearly and demonstrate the program’s value in a two-page flyer. Approach: Combined data-driven infographics with client stories within a consistent layout system to present impact clearly across the report.

Overview: Designed publication spreads celebrating pro bono work in New Mexico by highlighting attorneys, their accomplishments, and the work they contribute to their communities. Challenge: The spreads needed to recognize a range of attorneys and pro bono work while incorporating personal quotes about why they find the work rewarding. Approach: Combined attorney photography, accomplishments, and pull quotes within a cohesive editorial layout to create engaging spreads that celebrate the impact of pro bono work across New Mexico.