Hello and welcome to my portfolio.
As a multidisciplinary Artist and Graphic Designer, you’ll find a variety of my projects, case studies, commissions, and designs related to the different genres of graphic design. Ranging from text layout design, logo design, packaging, print design, branding, and more.
Text Layout
Invitations
Label Designs for Pearl Candle Co.
I was approached by Pearl Candle Co. to design a series of labels for their limited edition scented candles featuring Hollywood stars throughout the ages.
This project had me researching the history of cinema, specifically the ghost stories of Hollywood. Who doesn’t love a good ghost story?
I had near complete creative freedom for this project. I was asked to use a specific colour palette, and a subject to adhere to for each label.
The First label (Clift)
Features Montgomery Clift. He is One of the first actors to allow his gay identity be disclosed upon his death.
Sightings of his ghost usually accompany the smell of tobacco and bay leaves.
That is why the label features a well dressed man with tobacco and bayleaf adorning his lapel.
The Second Label (Entwistle)
This next design features Peg Entwistle, and her tragic story involving the Hollywood Sign.
It’s said her ghost still haunts the park, and that before a sighting individuals smell gardenia. The label features the Hollywood H, and blooming gardenias.
The Third Label (Valentino)
The third label in the series features Rudolph Valentino. Credited as Hollywood’s first sex symbol. The scent was inspired by his beverage of choice, rose water tea.
The label features a stylized silhouette of a man enjoying a cup of tea, in rosy red colours.
It’s said if you leave roses at his grave, you’ll notice the smell of rosewater throughout the day.
Book Cover Design
Awards & Recognition Programs
Surface Pattern Design
With multiple applications in mind, this section of my portfolio focuses on surface pattern designs for textiles, wrapping paper, packaging, and home decor. Licensing is available and commissions are open.
The Fruity Collection
I am very excited to introduce you to the Fruity Collection! A series of seamless patterns featuring different fruit and vegetables. I wanted to create a body of work with bold colours, unusual imagery, and implied innuendos.
This collection was designed with the underwear market in mind, and has become a bit of an ongoing series.
Licensing is available and commissions are open. Contact me here.
Logo Design
In this section of my portfolio you will find a variety of logo designs.
Brand Development for Oats Dates & Honey Cakes
Oats Dates and Honey Cakes is a start up bakery in Edmonton Alberta. Featuring a wide variety of gluten free baked goods.
I was tasked with creating a logo, branded packaging, and miscellaneous business collateral for the bakery.
Packaging Design
Using the name as inspiration, we went with a modern pallet showcasing bright yellow, and a warm honey coloured orange.
The packaging and the business collateral feature illustrations Inspired from the businesses name. Adorning honeycomb, dates on the branch, and sprigs of oats.
Custom Valentine’s Day Pattern
For Valentine’s Day, I was asked to create a themed custom pattern for their food safe tissue paper used in the treat boxes.
Restricted to two colours, the pattern featuring cake pops, chocolate truffles, cupcakes, and candied hearts.
There are more planned for Halloween and Christmas.
Business Collateral
Thank you for taking the time to explore my Portfolio.
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Stay Creative,
Justin Erickson