Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/91/91286/attachment_91286128 "This incorporated a stock image of old pulleys and suggested using type behind to tell the story of the street. This design enabled me to enter the finals but my subsequent designs did not win the contest.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/71/71413/attachment_71413994 "This logo was drawn to be like an old fashioned shop sign, illustrating the purpose of the business as the main feature. This design was rated five stars and reached the finals but was not the winner.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/88/88371/attachment_88371481 "This map needed to show different layers of information about the land, the type of grapes, acreage and the date the vines were planted. The information was conveyed using color, contrast, and texture. This entry was chosen as the winner.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/66/66014/attachment_66014346 "This was drawn in coffee colors and used fleurons and a variety of fonts to capture the mood of another time.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/90/90130/attachment_90130782 "The client requested five maple leaves be part of the design. This uses the leaves over a bold \"5\". It did not reach the finals.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/59/59043/attachment_59043384 "I used a rocking chair to emphasize the meaning of the tag line for a town known for hospitality and charm. Bright warm colors make it pop. The entry received four out of five stars. I won the competition with a different entry but this one is still my favorite.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/92/92007/attachment_92007631 "A fish rendered in different textures with a rustic font.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/85/85854/attachment_85854738 "This is a design for a farm in the Pacific Northwest that is known for raising heritage breeds and is part of the farm to table and slow food movements. The design uses warm, sepia tones on an eggshell colored background. It is a modern take on an old fashioned engraving.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/59/59075/attachment_59075068 "This takes a literal interpretation of the owner's business story. Asked why they practice needlecraft their customers have many different colorful reasons. This entry was selected the winner of the contest. Subsequent revisions made the yarn into thread and the shape after \"why\" into a question mark.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/88/88097/attachment_88097624 "This logo uses an abstract \"W\" like shapes in fabric or weaving to suggest interwoven lives, resources, ideas and skills. It also suggest the process of the work done by this innovative financial group. They provide solid support (the first half of the \"W\") and then their support remains as a base but what was once void has become solid and full (the second half of the \"W\".) Colors are gradients of green for finance and blue for trust and optimism.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/60/60553/attachment_60553152 "This takes the letters of the company name and abstracts them to look like a print pattern. The word \"Design\" is placed to read both as \"MLW Design\" and \"Mary Lou Watson\" Design. A rich, neutral palette was selected for a sophisticated character. This design won the competition.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/89/89336/attachment_89336103 "This design incorporated the baluster design from the porches on the inn, along with Victorian type to give a combination of fun and fresh with historic character. This design took me to the finals but it did not win.")
About
My experience includes print and digital graphics, basic web design, and architecture.
Member since:
October 28, 2013
Reviews
"Really great to work with. Works quickly, flexible, a pleasure to work with! Will work with again!"
lisajp
reviewed almost 6 years ago
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"So wonderful to work with! Very professional. Concepts were spot-on. Quick work. Really "got it" when we asked for revisions. Very easy to work with, and patient with our timing and feedback. Will work with again for sure!"
lisajp
reviewed over 6 years ago
"Kaari did an excellent job of asking smart questions related to the design I had in mind. She also has a way of offering helpful suggestions while still considering the creative elements that I want to convey in my design. She worked within my timeline ..."
jesika.harper
reviewed over 7 years ago
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"Perfect as always. I apologize for taking so long to release payment"
Anonymous client
reviewed almost 9 years ago