When I was a kid, I would pass time looking through my mom’s textile and costume history books; or in the back of my dad’s architecture firm, compiling countertop samples and mixing them with magazine photos and paint samples. I remember using the electric drafting erasers as a miniature potters wheel - carving tiny dishes out of the soft white rubber eraser sticks and coloring them with the overwhelming array of Prismacolor markers. Little did I know that I would design real dishes later in life! Here are some examples of products I have developed over the years.
Clients include Riverside Design Group, VivaTerra, UncommonGoods, Contemporary Concepts, Fairmont Hotels and Rise Restaurant.
As a Gemini, pattern development is the magical thing that makes my right and left brain so happy! Many of my designs start as sketches or original artwork and then are scanned and put into repeat. The feeling of getting a piece of art into a repeating design never gets old.
If you are interested in licensing or developing a pattern collection, please let me know. I would love to work with you! Here are some examples of recent patterns. For a full pattern portfolio, please contact me.
“I was immediately drawn to her warm, and positive spirit, which is also visually communicated through her art, as well as her love of nature. She is a joy to work with—full of fresh ideas, open to other perspectives, and willing to take on any task needed.”
I am intrigued by the little things that make up a larger whole. It amazes me how simple elements can be combined in infinite ways... letters can become language and sketches can become beautiful patterns.
Geometric Patterns
Botanical & Floral Patterns
Other Patterns
Client Driven Design Work
I love partnering with clients and have 15 years of design experience crossing print, product and brand development. Below are a few examples of client projects. If you would like to see more, or get together for a consultation, please reach out - I would love to hear about your current needs and share how I could help.
Albright-Knox
The Albright-Knox is one of the oldest museums dedicated to the art of our time, and the sixth oldest public art institution in the United States. While the main campus is closed for major renovations, Albright-Knox Northland will open in January 2020. Open House, Domestic Thresholds is an exhibition featuring work by Heather Hart, Edra Soto, and Rodney Taylor that explores how people build connections to others both inside and outside the walls of those structures we call home.
Projects include: Exhibition brand treatment, show signage, gallery & family guides, invitations and advertisements
Riverside Design Group
Riverside Design Group is a tabletop design business with a passion for style and a commitment to service. We are dedicated to being innovative, supportive of our community, and sensitive to the environment. Our efforts include operating out of an energy efficient LEED certified building, using recyclable and sustainable materials including glass with recycled content, and using light-weight recycled shipping materials to keep our carbon footprint low. As a part of our commitment to community service and support, we developed Plates With Purpose™, a line of plates that raises funds to support vital non-profit community organizations.
Projects include: Catalogs, website design and oversight, social media management, sales collateral and product design
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Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary is an independent day and boarding school for college-bound girls. Their unique campus is set in an historic Buffalo, New York neighborhood. At SEM, academics are rigorous, trust is intrinsic, and creative independent thinking is valued. The humanities and STEAM curricula, arts, athletics, and clubs foster development of both intellect and character.
Projects include: Capital Campaign branding and materials, alumnae magazines, ads, admissions collateral, billboards
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Cassi is an artist with an editorial sense - she pays attention to the content and intent of the material, not only its look. She develops ideas and approaches about the school's material and she is also a collaborative brainstormer. She is responsive, flexible, patient and communicative - generally a joy to work with.
-Erin St. John Kelly, Director of Communications, Buffalo Seminary
Tifft Nature Preserve
This 264-acre preserve is a notable birding site, with 5 miles of trails through marsh & forest. Just a five-minute drive from downtown Buffalo and situated on the Outer Harbor, Tifft Nature Preserve offers 264 acres of restored habitat with five miles of trails and boardwalks.
Projects include: Spring 2019 Appeal
Watson's Chocolates
Three generations of Watsons oversee the daily operation of Watson’s Chocolates to ensure that our many customers receive the same or better quality that has become the trademark of Watson’s Chocolates since our humble beginning in 1946. Only the freshest, costliest, and purest ingredients are used in the creation of our products. No shortcuts are taken, no compromises are made. Our customer’s satisfaction is our single most important priority. We guarantee it.
Projects include: package design, advertisements and in store promotional materials, pattern development and illustration
