Book design has always meant something special—maybe because books stick around. I love the process of bringing an author’s work to life; designing a cover that captures the heart of the story through typography, while creating an image that says just enough. Orchestrating a rhythm between text and imagery is also a crucial part of the craft and comes very naturally to me.
I also enjoy the technical part of the journey—working alongside an editor, fine-tuning line lengths, poring through paper samples, while talking with printers about directional grain, weight, and ink coverage, including the smell of fresh ink during the press check. There’s something satisfying about the physicality and sensory experience of holding a bound book that represents a true group accomplishment.
Mni Sota: Reflections
of Time and Place
Client: NACDI Gallery
This exhibition catalog showcases 19 Native American artists from Minnesota, blending traditional and contemporary influences to highlight heritage and innovation. A modern, minimalist layout with spot gloss accents elevates each artwork and reinforces the catalog’s sophistication and impact
The Quiet Landscapes
of William B. Post
Client: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Award: Honorable Mention: Best Catalogue Design, American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
The book’s thick uncoated cover, tipped-in image, blind-embossed title, tissue overlay, and soft textured paper—reflect Post’s themes of snow, apple blossoms, and water lilies. These choices enhance the tactile and visual experience, reinforcing the quiet, ethereal qualities of his landscapes and creating a refined tribute to his artistic legacy.
From Our Ancestors: Art of the White Clay People
Client: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Award: Best Catalogue Design, American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
From Our Ancestors: Art of the White Clay People celebrates and preserves the A’aninin tribe’s heritage. Rooted in a multi-generational research project by George P. Horse Capture and Joseph D. Horse Capture, the catalog reunites artifacts with the tribe and fosters intergenerational connection. Its design—alternating silhouetted objects with full-page images on warm-white, uncoated paper—amplifies both the beauty and story of the artworks.
