Designing Moments

2021 was that kind of year, a continuation of a decade that’s been very unusual. And as we begin 2022, I am still in shock and grief about the recent Marshall Fire just a half mile away, that ravaged over 1000 homes and caused panic, loss and uncertainty for so many of my neighbors. It seems we are in a constant flux of pandemic crises and extreme weather, airline cancellations and supply chain issues, postponement of social events, and then there is all of the differences of opinions stirred up between us.

Bright Moments

Children’s Book

There were some bright spots for WileyDesign in 2021. It started with the design of the children’s book, “Inside Mama’s Tummy” written by WileyDesign’s financial client Marci Malzahn. This was a passion project for Marci to celebrate her first grandson. I worked carefully with her inspired prose to design the inside and cover of the hardback book that is now currently at press. I can’t wait to show it to you, but I am honoring client confidentiality — no spoilers here! — so I will give you only a tiny preview for now.

Marci uses the fun analogy of comparing the baby’s weight and length to fruits and vegetables to provide a visual of how quickly the babies grow inside the womb. “Dog” is introduced as the main character throughout the story, playing with a fruit or vegetable to create a point of reference. Look for the book release soon!

Fundraising in Wyoming

Another bright spot is my continuing work with the City of Lander, Wyoming, on their fundraising materials. They hired WileyDesign to create the marketing materials which will aid them in attracting major donors for a new assisted living facility called Table Mountain Living Community. The team has been great to work with and I look forward displaying the completed brochure, pledge cards and folder design soon.