Miaso Design

So Glad Summer Is Almost Over

kristin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:14:01 +0000

Yes, I cannot stand the heat. At one time, I absolutely loved it. Not so much anymore. I guess I wouldn’t be complaining if I was on the beach in Italy, but due to my current workload that won’t be happening anytime soon. Speaking of work, I have a few great projects in the pipeline. Two websites and a few print projects. Futhermore, my beloved White Sox are still in playoff contention. Let’s hope they make it! Hope everyone is having a great summer.

Busy summer so far…

kristin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:32:03 +0000

Like I had mentioned in my first post, blogging isn’t my deal. In any case, it has been a very busy summer. I traveled to DC for client work and now I am working on a revamp of my existing client’s website plus the addition of a new client that signed on in March. I am also wrapping up a web design project for a non-profit group in Los Angeles.

I don’t think I will have time to travel to Italy this year so I am shooting for the spring of 2011. In the meantime, I have been enjoying the Chicago summer and short visits to NYC and DC.

LogoLounge: Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal and Mythology Logos

kristin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:20:38 +0000

I am proud to announce I am in yet another book published by Rockport Publishers. The book is due out July 2010. Please be sure to check out my work as well as other fine designers across the globe. I designed this logo roughly 10 years ago while I lived in Belfast, Northern Ireland for a student at the University of Ulster who did web programming.

Be sure to order your copy today!

Here is the logo that was selected:

Another CD Design for Inner Circle Music

kristin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:05:45 +0000

In 2007, I was hand selected by Blue Note saxophonist Greg Osby to oversee and create the brand which is Inner Circle Music. I was humbled to be chosen to say the least. Over the last 2.5 years I have created over 12 album covers, the website and various other elements of the label. I felt pressure knowing Greg had some great work done for him while he was at Blue Note, so I had to give 110% of myself to the project. I will admit it was trying at first. I went to many outlets for inspriration. Reid Miles has always been an inspiration to me. Many artists have and not just graphic designers like Brody or Bass. The fine artists like Frank Auerbach, Lucian Freud, Masaccio, and Picasso have given me a solid foundation in art appreciation while studying their history and process in school.

Today I finished Harold O’Neal’s album design. I loved working on this project because the use of great photography allowed me to stretch my boundaries. I had misconceptions about the artist. While working with Harold, I wanted to capture a certain flavor and personality. I have learned that not only is he an accomplished jazz pianist, but he is also a break dancer and appeared in Jay-Z’s video “Young Forever”. So, my thought process was to fuse the two together. Take a look and let me know your thoughts.

CD design for Harold O'Neal

Welcome to Miaso Design

kristin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:15:56 +0000

Hi all and thank you so much for viewing my work. Over the course of time I will be adding articles and so on. So please, be patient as I am new to this. Thanks again for visiting.