Classical Myth  A classic and easily identifiable design, playing with scale and negative space. I heavily altered a vectorized clip art file using Adobe Illustrator, and manipulated the image and background to resemble an age-worn classical black-figure style Greek vase using Adobe Photoshop. (c) Pearson Learning Solutions

Intro to Java Programming  A simple, abstract design to stand out against busy, overly-elaborate computer textbook covers. Inspired by Java's initial name, "Oak," as well as its other previous moniker, "Green." Selected as a 2009 American Graphic Design Awards winner. (c) Pearson Learning Solutions

Choices  A book cover design for the Pearson Custom Library's Choices: Custom Resources for Political Science program, and shows a twist on an iconic representation of Comparative Politics. Selected as a 2011 New England Book Show winner. (c) Pearson Learning Solutions

Life in the Universe  The title lends itself to a fun opportunity for playing with type and image. Featured in DesignInstruct.com's 30 Designs and Illustrations with Great Masking Techniques. (c) Pearson Learning Solutions

Prebles' Artforms  The cover artwork emphasizes expressive forms. And the typography reflects the instinctual feel of the forms and composition of the artwork. (c) Pearson Learning Solutions

American History  Designed for the Pearson Custom Library’s American History program. The program directors requested a design that represented Women’s American History that would also meet small budget requirements. During my research, I came across this perfect Library of Congress photo, which I cropped different aspects of for the front and back cover. (c) Pearson Learning Solutions

Betty Crocker 20 Best series  Shown: 4 of 20 covers for a series of twenty mini e-books, that showcase Betty Crocker's twenty best recipes for each category. Because these were published as e-books only, the covers had to pack a punch while retaining high legibility at thumbnail sizes. Series selected as a 2014 New England Book Show winner. (c) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt