Collaboration and the ability to group together is one of our most valuable human assets.

In her own words

I’m a designer, illustrator, artist and writer paying thousands of dollars to live in Canada as a sham immigrant. While I’d rather join AIGA than RGD, travel is in my blood, and this northern corner of the world has been immensely good to me.

I am originally from Florida and also worked in the UK for a time then spent a year on my own projects and freelancing. Now I work at a Toronto hospital and write about design in healthcare. (www.cassiemcdaniel.com/blog) I also write about design for various publications like A List Apart, Smashing Magazine, yada yada.

The world is full of complex challenges and I want better problems to solve. I want to inspire you to want that too.

Words of advice

If you have only a bit of water but need to boil an egg, put more eggs in. The water level will rise, I promise, and the resources you didn’t think you had will materialize. Collaboration and the ability to group together is one of our most valuable human assets. It allows us to make a lot from very little which is altogether inspiring, humbling and magical.

Beto's Burrito. Illustration.

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Beto’s Burrito book trailer from Cassie McDaniel on Vimeo.

Lettering

Make something beautiful! And remember, we’re all in this together.

In her own words

I’m a designer, creater, thinker, and breakfast lover. As a designer, my desire is to create authentic, meaningful work that is both clean and bold. I design with a simple, honest aesthetic. Beyond all that design stuff, I believe in positivity, curiosity, and all things pumpkin. I also believe a strong cup of coffee will get you far in life.

Words of advice

You can’t sit around waiting for something to happen. So, go! Make something beautiful! And remember, we’re all in this together.

Branding and packaging project for Hint, a fictional speciality oil shop in Chicago. The project was designed with simplicity as the focus.

The Lavazza logo and packaging redesign uses a fun and playful approach to emphasize the boldness of the product and energy of the brand.

Abbey Brown is a Chicago soap artisan. Custom type was used to emphasize the hand-made soap, which are produced daily in sto

Figure out what you LOVE to do and make
it happen.

In her own words

I’m a Cuban-American artist, designer, teacher, drummer and collector of things. I’ve worked as designer and art director for 11+ years in the music, fashion and publishing industries. In 2006 I relocated from Brooklyn to Chicago to attend the graduate program at The School of the Art Institute. In 2008 I completed an MFA in Visual Communication and a second MFA, in Writing, in 2009. I run a small multi-disciplinary design studio, WINTERBUREAU.

I also run the Neche Collection, a project that documents the objects collected by my grandfather, the stories they tell and the work it inspires.

Words of advice

Figure out what you LOVE to do and make it happen.

This poster is part of a campaign identity I created for Smashbox Studio's 2011 FACE OFF competition.

Print No. 9 from the Neche Collection. www.nechecollection.com

Wine Label Identity and Packaging design for Cattrall Sisters first release of their 2010 Pinor Noir. Showing off Ale Paul's Sudestada font.

Be open, work hard, have fun…keep trying.

In her own words

Meghan Brosnan is a portrait photographer who specializes in working with children, families, and couples in non-traditional portrait settings. Her work aims to capture intimate moments in the midst of everyday surroundings. Whether producing an individual headshot or a family portrait, Meghan strives to produce photos that capture the unique spirit of each one of her clients. Her bright, contract-rich photos explore the playful side of the human spirit and the invaluable joy at the center of human relationships. Follow Meghan at @megbros.

Words of advice

Be open, work hard, have fun… keep trying.

It is not about “over-night” success…

In her own words

I create finely-detailed pen-and-ink drawings primarily of architecture and architectural ornamentation. I thoroughly enjoy working with pen and ink and the satisfaction I feel from the work. Doing what I do has made me a more observant person, truly enjoying my surroundings.

Words of advice

It is not about “over-night” success, it’s about perseverance and achievement.

Gothic angel on Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL

Urban Lion, commissioned by Strathmore Artist Papers for the cover of their 400 series, smooth surface, drawing pads.

Carnegie Hall, New York City

Do something creative and new every day.

In her own words

I am a creative thinker that is always looking for the next opportunity to learn and grow. I feel that through visual communication— whether it is print or digital, small- or large-scale —we can express meaning and knowledge, promote interactions, and start conversations. For every problem, there should be an unique approach and a holistic, rounded solution.

Words of advice

Do something creative and new that is out of your comfort zone every day.

Aqueous Affair Book

Solo Home Design

Break from convention.

In her own words

we focus on graphic design and partner with other functional partners to execute top to bottom vision. the collective represents a handful of industry gals with skills in design, account, and marketing backgrounds. we’ve worked with jager di paola kemp, burton, nike, roxy, k2, sweet cheeks, and nemo design.

Words of advice

revaluate your perspective.
make it new.
define your own challenges.
break from convention.
do what you love.

Nike Liberty Collab Retail. Emmulating the flower shop outside Liberty of London where the signature fabric of the shoes came from.

Nike Snowboarding Booth. The product story that was being highlighted was the newest boot, the Vapen - which means "weapon" in Norweigian.

6.0 Premium Collection. Photo direction inspired by editorial. Shot through the sunset to capture the passing of time. Used in retail, ads.

The harder you work, the luckier you get.

In her own words

My name is Roxanne Daner and I’m a designer and illustrator living and working is Los Angeles, CA. I’m a partner at my design studio Ludlow Kingsley and also have a separate place for my illustration work called Yours, Roxanne.

Words of advice

I think the quote “The harder you work, the luckier you get” is pretty good advice and have found it to be quite true in my design career!

Two

Two Birds

CicLaVia website

Be kind.

In her own words

Designer, educator, co-conspirator at The Dye Lab, co-founder of The Hello Poster Show. Advocate of tape, string, fabric, felt, sewing machines, sandwiches, humor, ideas, questions, flexibility, magic, good taste, craft, wit, playfulness, indecision, rulers, pens, buttons, books, music, technology, friends, family, + cats.

Words of advice

Be kind. Accept compliments. Trust yourself. Embrace failure.

Design*Sponge Summer 2011 Newspaper, designed in collaboration with Tonya Douraghy at The Dye Lab.

Design*Sponge Summer 2011 Newspaper, designed in collaboration with Tonya Douraghy at The Dye Lab.

Dear Seattle storefront pop-up space, designed in collaboration with Cassie Klingler and Kristine Matthews at Studio Matthews.

The Bird and The Bear promotional poster for The Hello Poster Show, designed in collaboration with Benjamin K. Shown.

Be nice, work hard, and make mistakes.

In her own words

Currently senior designer at Details magazine, formerly art director at Print magazine, and always collaborating at The Dye Lab. I believe in magazines, tape, string, fabric, felt, sewing machines, sandwiches, humor, typewriters, ideas, questions, flexibility, good taste, craft, wit, playfulness, indecision, rulers, pens, buttons, books, music, technology, friends, family, + cats.

Words of advice

Be nice, work hard, and make mistakes.

Design*Sponge Summer 2011 Newspaper, designed in collaboration with Alanna MacGowan at The Dye Lab.

Design*Sponge Summer 2011 Newspaper, designed in collaboration with Alanna MacGowan at The Dye Lab.

Redesign of Print magazine, launched in February 2011.

Art direction and design for Print magazine's 2010 Regional Design Annual.