Case Studies
These projects represent a range of planning and public-sector design work centered on creating clear, accessible communication systems for complex civic initiatives. Across branding, publication design, public engagement materials, and digital platforms, each case study demonstrates how thoughtful visual systems can help translate technical information into engaging, easy-to-understand content for diverse community audiences.
Client: Liberty Lake, Washington
City of Liberty Lake Parks and Recreation Master Plan
In collaboration with a team of planners and landscape architects, I developed a comprehensive visual identity and communication toolkit for the City of Liberty Lake’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Building from the established Comprehensive Plan branding, I created custom report and memo templates, page layouts, infographics, public engagement boards, flyers, and social media graphics that made complex planning information approachable and engaging for residents. Through clear and consistent visual communication, the project strengthened public outreach and delivered a cohesive experience across every stage of the planning process.
Client: Greater Elizabeth Area, Colorado
Greater Elizabeth Area Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan
To support a long-term vision for community parks and recreation, I developed a comprehensive visual identity and communication toolkit for the Greater Elizabeth Area Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails (PROST) Master Plan. Beginning with a custom logo and branding inspired by the surrounding Colorado landscape, I created report templates, page layouts, infographics, public engagement boards, flyers, and social media graphics that helped communicate the project's vision and encourage community participation. This work reinforced the role of cohesive design systems in strengthening public outreach and maintaining consistency across all deliverables.
Client: Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend 2045 Planning Initiatives
As part of the City of Port Townsend’s 2045 planning efforts, I developed a comprehensive visual identity and communication toolkit spanning both the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan. Building from the City's established brand, I created distinct visual identities for each initiative while maintaining a cohesive look across the overall campaign. My work included report templates, page layouts, custom illustrations, public engagement materials, signage, social media graphics, and the design and management of a public engagement website. Together, these elements created a unified, accessible experience that supported meaningful community engagement across both print and digital platforms.
Client: Lake Forest Park, Washington
City of Lake Forest Park 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
For the City of Lake Forest Park’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, I developed a comprehensive visual identity and communication toolkit that translated the City’s established brand into a cohesive and engaging planning document. My work included report templates, page layouts, cover and section design, infographics, postcards, social media graphics, and other public engagement materials, ensuring a consistent visual language from early outreach through final adoption. Throughout an evolving planning process and changes in project leadership, I worked closely with City staff to maintain design continuity and keep materials aligned as updates were incorporated, resulting in a clear, accessible, and visually unified final plan.
Client: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Whitby Ontario, Canada
Simcoe Street Cable Car Feasibility Study
Supporting the Region of Durham's Simcoe Street Cable Car Feasibility Study, I developed a comprehensive visual identity and publication system built upon the established Simcoe Street Rapid Transit branding. My work included report templates, page layouts, infographics, cover and section design, and accessible document formatting that transformed complex transportation and engineering concepts into a polished, easy-to-navigate report. Working closely with a cable-propelled transit-oriented team and an Canadian client, I adapted designs to meet regional standards—including British English conventions, metric measurements, and enhanced digital accessibility requirements—demonstrating the importance of flexibility, precision, and user-centered design in highly technical publications.