May is for Making

Integrated art and design direction across product, social, eCommerce, and retail channels. The Chet the Cat™ and Friends line of preschool toy play sets marries quirky, playful illustrations with beautiful melamine. Inspired by a magazine cover Michael illustrated, my vision of a cafe run by animals came to life. Each piece features characters engaging in various food-themed activities, and they're appropriate for both boys and girls. Graphic designer Jessica Short collaborated with Michael and me to bring the line to life.

Video advertisement for the Dino Construction Company. Responsible for scriptwriting, audio and on-screen talent casting, and art direction.

National Maker Faire launch site in collaboration with the White House. Role: copywriting, design, and creative direction.

Art direction, writing, photography, and prop making using the FLORA wearable electronic platform to advertise a new DIY book about the board.

Direction and writing for Hot Dots product line video. Our goal was to inform parents that our educational cards typically used in the classroom were also perfect for home use.

Creative direction, photography art direction, copywriting, and graphic design of 2014 new products catalog for Educational Insights.

Art direction, design, and copywriting of various toy catalog covers.

Design direction, photo and video art direction, copywriting, and creative marketing strategy for integrated digital campaign.

Shelby's Snack Shack Game is the sequel to The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game from Educational Insights. This project was illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti and nests into "Sneaky" as a duo on shelf. The game is based on a real dog named Shelby from Seal Beach, California.

Art direction, styling, and graphic design for American Girl Magazine. ©Mattel 2015