Browse this collection of my design work as a freelance and in-house graphic designer specializing in food-service/retail, and print production. This collection includes magazine publication layout/design, retail advertisements, and promotional materials that demonstrate a strong understanding of client needs.
Publication Design & Layout
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Urushu Shikki: The Art of Ryukyu Laquerware”
This layout was featured in the December 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. It was recognized as a 2023 APEX Award Winner for Publication Excellence in the "Design & Illustration - Design & Layout" Category.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Okinawa’s Pawfect Places”
This cover and layout was featured in the April 2024 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. This article also featured a social media campaign that asked readers to submit their favorite dog-friendly places on Okinawa. The last 3 pages contain photos submitted by readers on Instagram and Facebook.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “So Much More Than Gymnastics”
This layout was featured in the April 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Aquariums as a Hobby”
This layout was featured in the March 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. The client-provided images of his aquariums immediately evoked venturing into a deep forest. The editing of the photos enhances the woodsy feeling, trying to blur the line between aquarium and landscape.
Photo Editing and Compositing:
Client Provided Image
Edited for Placement
Client Provided Image
Edited for Placement
Okinawa Living Magazine, “What’s the Buzz”
This layout was featured in the March 2024 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. The article explores the honey industry in Okinawa. I wanted to evoke the sense of being in an environment surrounded with gentle honeybees.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Explore the Best Burgers of Okinawa”
This layout was featured in the May 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. This layout explores a selection of Okinawan burger restaurants voted best on the island by our readers. I wanted to showcase each chef/owner’s culinary creativity and mostly happy smiles with a nostalgic scrapbook feel.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Sweet Treats to beat the Heat”
This layout was featured in the August 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. Exploring various Zensai, or shaved ice shops on Okinawa, I wanted to evoke a sense of whimsy and unify the different looks of the desserts with the use of colors and angles.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Unplug and unwind: Camping and Hiking on Okinawa”
This layout was featured in the October 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. Using images from local hikers and campers, this layout uses rustic, but fun map elements to promote the outdoorsy the
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Enjoying the Flowers of winter”
This layout was featured in the February 2024 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. This layout emphasizes the vibrant colors of the winter blossoms of Okinawa.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Scary Delights of the far east”
This layout was featured in the June 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. Referencing the television sensation, Fear Factor, this layout aims to tempt people to be adventurous and sample some of Okinawa’s strangest (to the American palate) foods.
Okinawa Living Magazine, “Ikebana: Artistic Arrangements and Hierarchical Traditions”
This layout was featured in the February 2023 issue of Okinawa Living Magazine. This article explains the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana, or flower arranging. I wanted to keep a simple color scheme with a complex Japanese pattern to highlight the seemingly simple, yet extremely nuanced art of Ikebana.
Retail Advertisements & Package Design
Main Ad
Bulldogs Burgers LTO: Teriyaki Burger
This advertisement campaign utilizes appetizing visuals, vibrant colors and fun typography to create irresistible appeal for both American and Japanese customers. This ad was featured in Okinawa Living Magazine.
Social Media Tile
Website Banner Ad
Food Styling and Photo Editing:
Original Image
Edited for ad placement
Bonsai Coffee LTO: Summertime Frozen Tea Blends
This vibrant design captures the essence of summer with a perfect blend of bright colors and playful fruit. It incorporates zesty spirit of lemonade and the bright warm feelings of summer.
Social Media tile
Website Banner Ad
Food Styling, Photo Editing and Compositing:
Original Image
Edited image for placement
Final Ad
Roots Market: House-made Granola Package Design
The packaging of this granola emphasizes rustic, earthy, but fun nature of Roots Market. Colors reflect the ingredients while the sticker application made this an eco-friendly packaging option for this Earth-friendly focused grocery store.
Red Barn: Taki Frito Pie
Taki Frito Pie is a spicy LTO. Taking inspiration from the hyper-red Taki spice, this bright and fun ad evokes school-time lunch.
Social Media Tile
Website Banner
Photo Editing and Compositing:
Image Provided by Client
Final Image for Placement
Bulldogs: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Dog
This Dog speaks for it self.
Social Media Tile
Website Banner
Food Styling, Photo Editing and Compositing:
Original Image
Final image for placement
Event Design & Collateral Production
Courtney Festival 2023
This fall-festival themed event was held for all military members on Okinawa and the Local Japanese population. Requiring detailed maps and signage that needed to reach many demographics. Client required many collateral pieces in both English and Japanese which needed to be clear and cohesive in both languages.
Event map
Parking Pass
Social Media Tile