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New Identity: Carol’s List

Here is a new logo I designed for Carol’s List. This is a political action organization that seeks to recruit, train, and elect progressive Democratic women to the Montana Legislature and state government office. I don’t know about you, but I sure as hell would like to be represented by more strong, smart, capable women, and […]

On Jim Parker and Helvetica

Farewell to typographer Mike Parker, 1929-2014, who is considered the “Godfather” of Helvetica. Helvetica is the ubiquitous typeface that we almost don’t see, because it is so pervasive in society. Think of these logos, and you’re seeing Helvetica: American Airlines, Harley Davidson, JC Penney, The North Face, Jeep, Toyota, Sears, Target, Microsoft, Tupperware, 3M, Energizer, […]

Gluten-free granola

This year my kids and I made granola as a gift to our friends and family for the holidays. I’ve had several requests for the recipe, and even a few demands of “Can you just make me some more?” It doesn’t last long at my house either, so here is the recipe. This is a […]

Hubbard squash and pork stew

It’s the middle of winter here in Montana. Last week we had temperatures that as cold as –25° F! When it gets that cold, I seek out comfort food that warms my belly and takes the chill off. Here is a super-simple, paleo-friendly dish that you can make in a crock pot, set it, and […]

New campaign logos

It’s that time again… another primary election season is ramping up, and I get pretty busy with helping candidates visually launch their campaigns. Here are a few designs I’ve finished so far for this cycle. I love this stuff, and once was interviewed by the New York Times for my expertise in political campaign identity and […]

Paleo Egg Foo Yong

  Sometimes I crave the flavors of cheap American Chinese food, but I’m not willing to order takeout boxes of flour-coated pork swimming in bright red corn syrup. So here is a fun, healthy twist on the classic Egg Foo Yong, an almost purely American bastardization of Chinese cuisine, right up there with the venerable […]