"Cakes & Ale is a small farm-to-table restaurant in Decatur, Georgia. Its name was inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night." Cakes & Ale Restaurant, client.
"The National is my favorite band. This poster was inspired by the song 'Conversation 16.'" The National, client.
"Cayamo is an annual music cruise featuring prominent singers/songwriters. That year's theme was 'A Compendium of Stories.'" Matchstic, design firm; Sixthman, client.
"A Bryan Photo is a photography studio in Birmingham, Alabama mostly shooting high-end weddings. They take pride in analog methods and fine art prints." Matchstic, design firm; A Bryan Photo, client.
"Perrine Prieur is a native of Burgundy, France, and the owner of a fine boutique wine shop in Atlanta's Westside district." Perrine's Wine Shop, client.
"I usually take inspiration from a specific song when doing design for bands. This poster was inspired by the Wilco song 'Muzzle of Bees.'" Wilco, client.
"The xx is a great band from England. This poster was inspired by the song 'Basic Space.'" The xx, client.
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Duration: Since 2006. Staff: I work at a brand identity agency called Matchstic. I also do freelance on my own. Education: I graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in computer science then I changed course and studied graphic design at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta. Cultural Influences: I do a lot of restaurant design, so eating and drinking make-up a big part of my activities. I'm also a fan of ’80s automobiles, breakfast food and Cormac McCarthy. Environment: The Matchstic office is in a beautiful renovated former elevator factory. My apartment studio resides close by in a renovated old middle school building. Philosophy: The best conversations usually happen over a meal.