Wonder upRising is an interactive workbook to explore consciousness and reshape culture. Its questions and writing prompts lead us toward uncovering our current thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. With consistent use, it awakens fresh perspectives and a deeper sense of interconnection and interdependence. In its neutrality, it provides a place apart that reveals both passions and blind-spots, and ultimately divulges, our unique part to play in supporting social and environmental well-being for all.
Wonder upRising has been used in schools, in yoga studios and teacher trainings, in intentional communities, for team-building, and as a part of community programming and free public events. It’s designed to be used individually and in group/educational settings. Written by Carol Delmonico and designed by Casey Davis, Wonder upRising is a cultural game changer. For more information, or to preview some pages, go to: https://www.wonderuprising.com
This work is about listening and translating a words into an efficient and effective expression. Sometimes it is about advising clients to consider a direction that is very different than what they initially envisioned. I find logo design by far the most emotionally challenging work I do. Most confusing and overwhelming initially, most obsessive during and most rewarding upon completion.
My work with environmental groups has challenged my visual communication skills and pushed my infographic work to the next level. These organizations are realizing the value of using visuals to communicate the often complicated work they do. Transforming scientific, technical information into a form that a lay audience can understand quickly has proven valuable for community outreach, presentations and workshop materials, presentations with donors, legislators and decision makers who make policy and funding decisions.
When it comes to the outdoors and historical depictions of places, rich earthen tones and traditional serif typefaces prevail. The works within this section were created for The United States Forest Service (Three trail panels and a mountain locator for Iron Mountain near Sweet Home, OR) and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (Whychus Creek Maps).
When Heather Nelson opened Mudra Yoga in Eugene's 5th St. Market District she envisioned a hip, upbeat, fresh space for on-the-go working yogis to get their spiritual and physical needs met in a timely fashion. Using a stormy blue to ground and a citron orange to activate accompanied by bold san serifs, the design creates a yin yang of energy that is clean and contemporary.
When Groove Yoga opened its doors on Bend's westside, it did so with the volume turned up. Waaaaaay up. It broke all the rules of what a yoga studio "should" be with loud music and strenuous flow sequences. And the Type A, hyperathletic mountain town couldn't get enough of it.
After nearly a decade, Groove Yoga is no longer the new kid on the block, and the new owner was ready for a sophisticated evolution from it’s rebellious early days. The designs juxtapose earthen and urban textures on neutral palettes for a look that is deeply textural. Meditate on that.
Interior Design and Construction: Connell + Hull Company
Photography: Amanda Conde
Deon Merten and her family of 8 found themselves purchasing acreage in the Willamette Valley to build a home and small family farm. Before long, the house was built and livestock dotted the acreage. It was time for a new project. Always the optimist and enthusiast, Deon bought an egg-laying business that came with 600+ hens and required a big fluffy white working dog to watch over the laying ladies while the kids were off duty.
This project rebranded the company and combined 4 labels that had to be put on individually by hand into a single label that wraps over the top of the carton.
Green Oaks was sold to a new owner but as far as I know, the labels (with a few changes) live on. You can find Green Oaks Eggs at the First Alternative Coop in Corvallis, OR
