Amy Darlene

I have loved typography before I knew there was a word for it. I espeically love hand lettering. This page is a combination of personal and professional projects.

One of the best perks of being a designer is the ability to gift an invite rather than someone boring off a registry. I've created invites for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, save the dates, and birth announcements.

The Whiskey Cup is a group golf of friends who are not very good at golf but all are very competitive. After years of betting amongst each other, they’ve decided to create a yearly 10-course tournament for bragging rights and trophy.

Due to the playful nature of the group, the logo needed to feel classic bit with a touch of humor which was achieved with the golf clubs in the drink and the slogan “Sip slow, Swing fast”.

Ride in Mardi Gras is a New Orleans based business offering a tailor made Mardi Gras experience to wanting to have some fun! Offering everything from a spot on a float, parade throws, room and transportation, and private parties during parades.

The logo is hand lettering to capture the exciting environment of Mardi Gras and New Orleans.

Since joining the board at the Ohr-O’Keefe museum, I have created numerous marketing pieces including Palate to Palette, a 5 course dinner with live painting and auction; Murder on the Ohr-ient Express, a murder-mystery dinner; City within a City, an exhibition showcasing the African-American community in downtown Biloxi; and a proposed poster for Art On Tap, a craft brewing and art festival.

I was honored to make invites for my friend Meredith's wedding! I created the invite, accomadation card, rsvp, envelope liners, custom postage stamps, a logo, wedding program, and signage for around the reception. The flowers and lettering were done with watercolor to create a soft, romantic feel.

For 2 years I have worked with Cavalier Distributing, a craft beer distributor in Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. I created marketing for tap takeovers, brewery launches, beer pairing dinners, features, beer festivals, sell sheets, and menus. Plus, it combined my love of beer and graphic design.

While working with Bath & Body Works for 2 years, I concepted, designed, and executed multiple fragrance launches. Inspired by product packaging, I collaborated with a team of designers, writers, and merchandisers to create a shop experience for the customer. These launches include BBW Market, Hawaii, 2 Holiday launches, 2 Black Fridays, and Lakeside Summer. This marketing was used in Bath & Body Works stores internationally and online.

I've been collecting (mostly) vintage cameras for over 10 years now and decided what better way to combine my love of cameras with my love of illustration and watercolor.

I love working with my hands to create something unique. Here are various examples of pattern work, all created by hand.

Various photos from years of always keeping a camera on me.