Category: Personal Projects

Many Funko Pop! enthusiasts go beyond their collections to buy, sell, and trade. These actions can improve the quality, size, and importance of a collection. My favorite place to buy new Pops! is the Funko HQ in Everett, Wash. Some of my other favorite places to buy Pops! include Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Funko.com.…

For some of us, love comes instantly. For others, it takes time and multiple attempts. Of course, there is nothing wrong with either, but it is life-changing to experience all three stages of love. I found my first love when I was young. It was a love forced by society, family and how we perceived…

Funko Pop! partners with comic conventions across the United States. From Emerald City Comic Con to New York City Comic Con, Funko Pop! has it all. Funko, Inc. releases two types of exclusive convention Funko Pops! These types include Pops bought through shared retailers (for those unable to attend in-person conventions), and Pops bought directly…

Comic-Con is more than an event; it gathers souls who travel through the universe together.  For some, Comic-Con means comic books; for others, it means pop culture and science fiction, but for many, it means the ultimate “happy place.” In March 2017, I experienced the Con that changed my life. For those lucky enough to…

We collect things we enjoy. Psychologists believe one of the reasons people enjoy collecting is because of the nostalgia it produces. It allows us to relive our childhood. There isn’t a Funko Pop! on Earth, I don’t love. As a child, I spent a lot of time reading comic books and exploring the woods in…

Description I was hired to create a brochure about howcommunication technologies have changed over the past 200 years. After interviewing extensive research and an interview, I was able to compile this brochure. I created all of the included icons. Date April 4, 2021 Programs Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator Things I learned I…

Description I was hired to create an infographic about voting in the United States. I included an icon set and illustrations I designed. I found a visually creative way to share the necessary information. Date March 7, 2021 Programs Adobe Illustrator Things I learned I learned various ways to use Illustrator. I started by creating…

Description I was asked to create a promotional flyer for the #CougsCancelCOVID campaign at Washington State University. The purpose of this flyer was to attract a social media audience to the event and spread awareness about mental health during a pandemic. Date February 21, 2021 Programs Adobe Photoshop Things I learned I learned various ways…

Description I was hired to create a promotional flyer for a local community event. The purpose of this flyer was to attract an audience to the selected event. Date February 7, 2021 Programs Adobe InDesign Things I learned I learned various ways to apply the design principles. I chose a solid color scheme, applied alignment…

Description I was hired to create a professional how-to video(approximately 1-2 minutes long). I selected how-to crochet a simple hat because I have given crochet lessons for many years. Date April 25, 2021 Programs Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop Things I learned I learned various ways to use quick selects in Premiere…