Alissa Jones: I am a graphic designer, and my blog focuses on design.

Portfolio

Graphic Design

Developed for a knitter with a new business, the tag has a knitting pattern on one side and the logo on the other.

logo and tag
Completed through <a href="http://piecestudio.com" target="_blank">Piece Studio</a> for the William E. Proudford Sickle Cell Fund, Inc., I suggested I design coasters to be dispersed at local bars and restaurants to reach young single adults.

collateral
This concept for the New York Institute of Finance revitalizes their website, provides clear hierarchy for promotions and still keeps courses easily accessible.

website
This is a book cover I designed for the International Reading Association. The book shows teachers strategies for incorporating literature into the classroom.

book cover
Created through <a href="http://piecestudio.com" target="_blank">Piece Studio</a>, this newspaper tells the story of the Maryland Society for Sight's influence on four people and informs the public of the impact this small organization has made.

collateral
The new Monotype logo shows strength and stability through the arches. The cropping of the M represents looking toward the future and open communication. The colors show the company is progressive and evolving.

logo
The bold greens and blues allow the company stationery to command attention when lying on a desk.

stationery
The new Monotype logo was implemented across many promotional items, however it was always designed onto the items, rather than simply placing the mark on its own.

promotional items
These tumblers were designed to strengthen the company brand while promoting Green practices by using reusable containers.

promotional items
This 4’ x 6’ poster allows people to sign up for Big Brother Big Sister donations.

poster
A company provided a donation to Habitat for Humanity to assist with the Hurricane Katrina effort. This announcement was printed on wood veneer, and the typography and borders were hand-drawn to maintain a personal feel.

announcement
A couple needed a professional website for their condominium for sale. This design is inspired by vacation and hotel websites. <a href="http://studentpages.scad.edu/~aliash20/clients/portliberte" target="_blank">Visit website.</a>

website
<em>The Cure</em> is a film about a man unlocking the cure to cancer. This logo uses the negative space of the U to form a keyhole.

logo
This program booklet is for <em>The Cure</em>, an action film about a man finding the cure for cancer. Strong diagonals and illustrations are used throughout this two-color booklet.

program booklet
The Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education needed magazine advertisements. These ads attack the common misconceptions of osteoporosis to raise public awareness.

advertisement
"Stop overspending. We can't afford the human cost." Before the economic downturn, this advertisement was developed for Consolidated Credit to remind the public how splurging habits could cause another Great Depression.

advertisement
The Freedom of Press needed a simple off-kilter logo to provide an identity for their new printmaking shop.

logo
This poster is one of three designed to announce the existence of a new shop for printmakers, the Freedom of Press. The design describes the history and principles of woodcut printing.

poster
This poster is one of three designed to announce the existence of a new shop for printmakers, the Freedom of Press. The design describes the history and principles of etching.

poster
This poster is one of three designed to announce the existence of a new shop for printmakers, the Freedom of Press. The design describes the history and principles of offset lithography.

poster
Help Advocates Sri Lanka wanted their website redesigned. I developed a professional site while still maintaining a design they can update. <a href="http://www.helpadvocates.org" target="_blank">Visit website</a>

website
Designed for a marble game targeted for young children, this logo design shows energy and speed.

logo
This is a sustainable package design that holds marbles and converts into a game board for children to use while playing.

package design

Personal Work

Garter stitch scarf, 70 x 6.5 in

scarf
Cover and pages from old paper sample swatch book, letter A printed from antique block, Coptic binding and adhered to linen, 56 pages, 4.75 x 3/8 x 4in

handmade book
illustration of high school/college age students

illustration
Velvet cover, with Multi-section sewn on tapes, 50 pages, 6.5 x 2 x 8.5 in

handmade book
Photo album, Coptic binding, 20 pages, 6.5 x 1 x 8.5 in

handmade book
Illustrated character design

illustration
Illustrated character design

illustration
A handmade book for Art House Co-op's Scavenger Project. Each image has hand-drawn typography. Coptic binding, 20 pages, 6.5 x 1 x 3.5 in

handmade book
Bike rack design submitted for the North Station Bike Rack competition. It has been selected by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore to be installed at two locations downtown.

bike rack design