Erin
Barnes
I am a graphic designer who was born in Lloydminster and grew up in Sherwood Park. I love to create cohesive designs that play with typography, but also adore rustic, illustrative styles. I’ve been doing graphic design since Grade 10, giving me a full eight years of experience with design programs and branding/advertising. My designs are mostly influenced by nature and the outdoors, classic horror films, and gritty realism to evoke emotions from viewers. Over the pandemic, I got back into illustration and character design for fantasy settings and video games.
Firefly Renewables, Inc.
Completed with Chance Galay. A year-long research and branding project for a renewable energy company owned by Christian Brown. By the end we had made the official brand, stationary, visual guidelines book, advertisements, and prototyped website.
A spread from the visual guidelines book, which explains the symbolism of the brand colours and what fonts are permitted.
We went through multiple variations and experimented for weeks before we decided on the best final image.
The Monkey’s Paw
An original designed publication of The Monkey’s Paw by W. W Jacobs, filled with original illustrations and unique usage of type that depict the White family’s descent into madness.
One of the first spreads after the first wish has been made, and the White family’s lives are on the verge of unravelling.
Once Mr. and Mrs. White receive the news, they begin to fall into darkness.
The climactic chapter where madness takes its toll.
Mrs. White, overcome with grief and desperation, is overwhelmed by madness.
Woodpecker Interactive Infographic
An interactive infographic that explores why woodpeckers are able to withstand impossibly high pressures; complete with comprehensive diagrams, a timeline of biomimicry, and how this technology could impact available shock-resistant materials.
A comprehensive breakdown of the anatomy of a woodpecker’s skull, expanding depending what part of the skull the user clicks on.
A close-up of a woodpecker’s bone structure that gives a more detailed explanation when expanded.
Examples of how these materials could be applied in the real world, as well as mankind’s current attempt at replicating the structure.
A timeline of biomimicry starting with the earliest recorded instance in 21CE to present day.
DAVIDsTEA Wellness Collection Catalogue
An unofficial product catalogue for the 2020 Wellness Collection of teas.
An intro to the catalogue featuring that season’s newest teas and teaware.
A spread showing four of the new or best-selling teas in the Wellness Collection.
The first page in the section for teas specifically meant to assist with sleep.
