With a background in graphic design and architecture, I'm a full-time art director for the University of Illinois, a freelance graphic designer and video editor, a self-employed landscape designer and co-owner of Throop Studio, a still and motion production house.
How can I do graphics, landscapes, videos and more?! Because I agree with Paul Rand that “design is the method of putting form and content together” and would add, regardless the materials.


Specialties:
Graphic projects that include logos, signage, corporate identity systems, t-shirt design, magazine redesigns and the production of monthly 64+ page publications for press and digital output.
Landscape projects that range from small Chicago yards in need of a refresh, to full overhaul of 1-acre suburban residential properties. 
Video editing projects that range from 10 sec. shorts and limited series, to longer nostalgia pieces. 

Honors and Awards:
2023 Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award
Athletics Hall of Fame feature
Illinois Alumni Magazine
2023 Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award
U of I African American Experience cover story
Illinois Alumni Magazine
2016 Folio Ozzie Award
Best Feature Design
Sickle Cell Center feature
UIC Alumni magazine
2011 CASE District V Gold Award
Best Graphic Identity
UIC Student Ambassadors logotype
University of Illinois Chicago
2011 Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award
UIC Student Ambassadors logotype
University of Illinois Chicago
2011 Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award
2010-11 UIC Daily book cover
University of Illinois Chicago
2009 Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award
UIAA Grad Finale poster
University of Illinois
2009 Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award
Corporate identity and logo
Publicity By Design
2007 CASE District V Gold Award
Best Practices Alumni Relations
The Navy Pier Heritage project
University of Illinois Chicago
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