Emily Nystrom Photo
2024
In an over-saturated industry such as wedding photography, Nystrom differentiates herself as “soulful” and “journalistic.” Masterful at creating and capturing organic connection, she came to me for a visual identity that leaves a lasting and memorable impression.

Positioning Emily Nystrom Photo as a place for connection, I explored questions like: How might this brand exist in a tangible space? Where would it hang out? How might it relate to others?

A park bench came to mind.

Using suble design details (weathered typography, organic flourishes, patterned shadows) as a nod to the metaphor, I built a design system that feels like a walk in the park.

Client: Emily Nystrom Photo
Design Lead: Myself
Bench Design: Rachel Ko


Identity Design, Brand Strategy
Manning Drone Services
2024
How do you bridge the gap between the technical and the meaningful? Manning Drone Services stradles a unique space in the market—offering both structural inspections for large commercial institutions and aerial documentation for meaningful moments. 

I developed a brand strategy that positions MDS as a trustworthy partner in capturing what matters (be it data or documentation). Playing with perspective, I built a full identity system and website that ties together themes of trust, elevation, and digital mapping.

Client: Manning Drone Services

Identity Design, Digital Design, Brand Strategy
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