I have a new home!

I'm so excited to let everyone know that I got a new job!  For a little over a month now I walk into Target Headquarters, swipe my badge and go up to the 21st level where I'm greeted by a floor an insanely awesome designers and thinkers.

I work for the Hard and Homelines division as part of Product Design and Development for the Trend and Brand Team as an Assistant Trend Designer.  Whew!

Being part of the Trend and Brand team, our goal is to uphold the brand standards of Target's Owned Brands (Target Home, RE, Circo, Smith and Hawken...) and gather and develop season trend information that can be passed on to the designers in the other departments (like Tabletop, Decorative Home, Bedding...)

Basically, my job rocks.  :)


Here's an interview that was just in Minnesota Monthly this month about my department:
http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/November-2011/Hitting-the-Bullseye/


I'm still available for freelance projects and happy hours so don't be shy!

Identity: Windy Knolls Farm

Identity project for Windy Knolls

Invitations: Lauren and Jordan

These have to be one of my favorite invitation designs. Lauren and I go back to the danceline days of Eagan High School and that's also when her and Jordan started dating. Her wedding photos are phenomenal and really capture the personalization of the wedding and what a great time everyone had.

Wedding photography from Studio 220

Invitations: Liz and Kenny

I am a huge fan of themed weddings and was really excited when Liz told me she wanted to incorporate a historical feel and an elegant fun flare into her invitations. San Fran is where Liz and Kenny met and ultimately where they got engaged so what better way to set the mood than the Golden Gate Bridge and a little trolly?

Wedding Photo from Alta Prima Creative

Invitations: Brenna and Charlie

Brenna is a friend of Erica's and was a super easy bride to work with.  She already had ideas of what she wanted and that included a handy strip of paper adhered to the back of her invitation to hold the cards together. We came up with a simple design and followed through with brunch cards, programs and table numbers.

Insipration photos from Pinterest
Wedding photo from Graddy Photography

Invitations: Brittney's Bridal Shower

Here's a fun invite I worked on for Brittney's bridal shower.

Photos from Pinterest

Invitations: Erica and Charles

The way Erica and I met was completely coincidental. We were both browsing the aisles at Paper Source. She was looking for invitation designs and asked if I worked there - I didn't but happened to know everything she needed! We snuck out and met up to talk invitations.

We chose a classic design and developed a family monogram. The design elements were carried out to table numbers, place cards, guestbook inserts, stickers and signage.

Photography by: Capital Photography

Branding: Mediamazing

Here is a recent project Abhrajeet and I worked on: Mediamazing.
Mediamazing specializes in digital strategy, production and entertainment services. As a power-couple, Travis and Bridget can take care of all your needs - from video production to copywriting and from DJing to social media.

 

Featured: Magazines

Before the month runs out I thought I'd share that By Elizabeth Dehn and Style-Architects were featured in the August 2011 issue of Minnesota Monthly!

Looking back, it doesn't look like I posted about By Elizabeth Dehn being featured in the June issue of MSP Mag!

Featured: The Dieline

If you haven't already heard the fantastic news: Elizabeth Dehn and I were featured on The Dieline for her fab product line! Check it out

Product Design: By Elizabeth Dehn

I'm SO excited to introduce you to By Elizabeth Dehn, a luxe line of natural beauty products. Elizabeth Dehn, a beauty-writer in Minneapolis, contacted me to design labels for her skin care line and we instantly clicked. I can't wait to get my hands on some face spray.

Elizabeth is throwing a launch party to celebrate her new products on Thursday, May 12 from 6-8.

Check out her website to get the full scoop on her lovely products:

Photography by Amber Procaccini

Branding: Jenna Kay

Have a lot of photos but don't know what to do with them? Want a scrapbook but don't have time? Leave it all to Jenna Kay, making memories last. Jenna enjoys taking the time to make your scrapbook personal so you can relive the memories you've created. She also creates wedding and party invitations. Check out her facebook page for more samples.

Logo: The Morning Kings

The Morning Kings just got a brand-spankin' new logo. Check out some of their music.

Branding: Casey V Photography

I've very excited to announce the launch of Casey's new photography website, Casey V Photography. I met Casey helping her my cousin Amber shoot this wedding. Casey does great work so if you're looking for a photographer check her out!

Website  |  Blog  |  Twitter  |  Facebook

Stay tuned for the design process and other materials for Casey.

My Wedding: Will you...

It's official - I've asked my bridesmaids!

Now onto designing our save the dates!

Website: Christina Holm-Sandok

I'd like to introduce to you one of my favorite clients... drum roll please.... meet Christina Holm-Sandok, founder of Style Architects. You may remember the website debut of Style Architects a few months ago. Her business aims to help lifestyle companies create authentic brands through design and communication. Christina does editorial and styling work in the fashion and beauty industry and her own website showcases her portfolio.

So what are you waiting for? Go and checkout:
Christina's Website  |  Christina's Blog  |  Christina's Twitter
Style Architect's Website  |  Style Architect's Facebook  |  Style Architect's Twitter

My Year in a Nutshell: 2010

Graphic Design at Stout  |  India  |  Published  |  Engaged  |  Hired  |  Christina Sandok  |  Style-Architects  |  Beauty Bets  |  Floral Creations by Patty  |  Legacy Glassworks  |  em-my Events  |  AG Makeup  |  Mom and Dad  |  Invite  |  Invite  |  Invite  |  Megan  |  Seth  |  Arny  |  David  |  Anthony  |  Olivia  |