The logo is based on repeating patterns of Edwardian houses in the hills surrounding Noe Valley in San Francisco.

The world's population demands the resources of 1.5 Earths annually. If everyone lived like the United States, it would be 5 Earths. Global Footprint Network is a think-tank and team of "ecological accountants" measuring human pressure on the planet. The annual results, and other Footprint tools, are used by countries to inform policy decisions in an effort to demand less of the Earth, protect more of its assets and achieve the goal of living within the means of one planet.

Brand identity for Laws of Attraction.

Identity and advertising design for Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance. 

Part of an online branding campaign for Morrison & Foerster, a law firm of more 1,000 attorneys in offices worldwide. The puzzles are an introduction to the firm's culture of looking at things differently. (MoFo is the firm's industry nickname as well as its domain name).

Identity and advertising design for Beyond Golden Clouds: Five Centuries of Japanese Screens.

Rows of pennies arranged by amount of oxidation.

A book about the benefits of the Crate & Barrel Wedding and Gift Registry. Couples' online and in-store experiences are featured along with their portraits. Agency: Phenomenon

These pull-toys are pie charts showing how dogs choose to spend their time, what they enjoy chasing or how their temperament might be allocated. The pies are 4" in diameter and about 1" thick.

An idea for one of the practice groups at Morrison & Foerster, a law firm of more 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices worldwide.

The symbols are a way for the firm to communicate that it is made of opposing attributes, both beneficial to clients. The idea is used on the firm's site as well as in print applications.

8th Continent is a family-owned dairy in California that sources its beans domestically and makes it's milk in small batches. The sun icons identify flavors and serve as a reminder that soymilk is a healthy, plant-based drink. Agency: BBDO; Illustrations: Ben Javens

The hourglass visual is designed to be used 4 times a year for store windows, shopping bags, in-store signs, advertising and online communications.

One of several logo explorations for a branding assignment. It wasn't selected, but it did help us find the right voice for the project.

Identity for Mia Filino, a European-style delicatessen. The store is in Jack London Market in Oakland and is owned by Christopher Losa of Bar Bambino in San Francisco.

These characters were designed for Mascot, a dog accessories company. The first 5 in the collection, called Lucky Devils, are available at mymascot.com.

Visuals created for Electronic Arts' "Need for Speed" racing games. Agency: Heat

Illustrations for an article about the financial relationship between the U.S. and China.

iMeet is an online meeting room. Agency: muh-TAY-zik

Basic Training is a fitness program that uses only outdoor locations for its classes.

Site specific ads are based on peoples' fitness results. Basic Training offers group workouts using beaches, parks and trails.

A poster for SFMOMA announcing a performance by installation artist Mika Tajima and her noise band New Humans.

I was invited by John Bielenberg and Project M to go to Greensboro, Alabama and be an advisor to a group of graphic designers. Each year John selects 8 people to live in a community and do good through design. I participated in this collaborative project that, so far, has raised $38,000 for families in Greensboro.

These images are a series of collections I started a long time ago and have recently revisited. Right now there are 3: covered up graffiti, gum flattened and gum chewed.