Print Design
Film Poster
Instructions: Design the primary poster for independent filmmaker Brian Hedden’s Fracking the System: Colorado’s Oil & Gas Wars.
Roles: Graphic Designer
Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Independent filmmaker Brian Hedden entrusted me with designing the poster for his documentary Fracking the System: Colorado’s Oil & Gas Wars, which explores the devastating impact of fracking across America, with a focus on Colorado. After my first screening, I was struck by the emotional storyline of oil companies placing fracking sites dangerously close to low-income schools, compromising the quality of the water and air. I wanted the poster to evoke a sense of urgency and fear — something that would immediately grab attention on a streaming service. Centering the design on a single, haunting image of a gas mask inside a backpack, I aimed to prompt questions like, "Why is there a gas mask?" and "Is my child safe?" — letting the documentary itself deliver the powerful answers.
Design History Poster
Instructions: Design a large-scale poster centered around a topic that fascinates you.
Roles: Researcher, Designer
Programs: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
While researching, I discovered the work of Japanese designer Takenobu Igarashi. The more I explored his portfolio, the more I became captivated by his approach. Igarashi was known for treating letters as abstract forms, transforming them into three-dimensional structures. At a time when many designers hesitated to embrace digital tools, he eagerly adopted new technology and pushed his style even further. His influence was so strong that he was said to have created a "design cult" within the industry, producing a vast array of visual work—from branding to calendars.
Inspired by his legacy, I created this poster in his honor. Using a similar axonometric style, I aimed to capture the same sense of energy and controlled chaos that defines Igarashi's designs.
