Posts Categorized: my work

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little things : Ergobaby – Love Carries On

Ergobaby #LoveCarriesOn - photo by Alyson Brown, Unruly Things

Ergobaby invited me to participate in their Love Carries On campaign with some photography for their site.  I jumped at the opportunity because #1 – I LOVE Ergo and #2 – it gave me the chance to get out there and use my camera for something other than photographing Wolf.  I asked my friends Lindsay and John and their adorable kiddo, Oscar, to model for me.  we spent the morning leisurely walking through Drake Park and Downtown Bend.

here are a few favorites from the shoot.

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you can see a few of my pics, along with pics from other incredible photographers, up on the Ergobaby website in a collage that they created for the site background.  stay tuned for additional pics from my second shoot and more details about the #LoveCarriesOn campaign.

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recent work : on dribbble

graphic design work by Alyson Brown

have you ever heard of Dribbble?  it’s a community of designers sharing screenshots of their work, process, and projects.  I’ve taken to it pretty strongly over the past year and have posted more work on there than I have updated my portfolio.  plus, the social aspect of it makes posting your work really fun!

it’s been awhile since I’ve shared some of my recent design work – in part because two of the most recent projects that I’ve worked on are still top secret for now and also because I’ve been, well, busy!  these are a few of my recent shots that I’ve posted on Dribbble.  you can see more and follow my shots here.

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a printable valentine

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Happy Valentine’s Day!  I hope your day is filled with love and sweetness.  I never cared too much for Valentine’s Day until this year.  Wolf has two Valentines – lucky guy!!  and to see how excited he got when he opened up their cards just filled my heart with love.  today he colored and stickered some cards to give to the girls at the daycare he goes to.

in spirit, I also created this fun, printable Valentine’s Day word search for the Ergobaby blog.  download it for free here!  sending love your way and hope you get something sweet today.

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recent work : hruskaa

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one of my most recent {and favorite} projects was to design a logo for Hruskaa, previously known as AM Radio.  I first discovered AM Radio a few years back and was taken by the beautiful himelli mobiles and vintage pieces in their shop.  I was really excited when Melissa approached me about designing the logo and helping to re-brand her shop.  the new brand Hruskaa will focus on vintage and modern handcrafted wares and Melissa wanted a logo that was both geometric and simple.  I created both the logo and icon seen below and I think what we landed on is perfect.

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interested in working with me on a project?  have a look at my portfolio and get in touch.

{all images from Hruskaa, graphic design by me}

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introducing little knot!

Little Knot

hi friends!  happy thanksgiving!  I hope you’re having a wonderful day.  I’m thrilled to finally share a big project I’ve been working on with you – Little Knot, a collection of kids bow ties developed in collaboration with General Knot.  our first collection includes hand-picked vintage fabrics and three exclusive prints designed by yours truly.

Little Knot

Andrew Payne of General Knot contacted me way back in January with the prospect of a collaboration. after many emails back and forth, I suggested the idea of developing a kids line for General Knot, and Little Knot was born.  working with Andrew, we collected, curated and paired select fabrics for the collection.  I also designed the logo, which was a combo of hand lettering and vintage typefaces.

Little Knot

Little Knot is available from the General Knot website in limited editions.  I couldn’t possibly be more thrilled with the outcome.  I’ll post a few pics of my sharp dressed little man in his very own little knot.  I hope you like them, see more here!!

 

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recent work : amy nieto photography

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I just finished up a logo design for one of my dearest friends, Amy Nieto, for her photography business.  she wanted her logo to be simple and classic while fun and uplifting.  I love Amy’s tag line, “celebrate happiness” as it embodies her completely!

I was lucky that she brought her camera around with her almost always and we snagged a few impromptu sessions behind the lens while living in Portland.  we met her in the park last fall for a mini photo session.  look how little Wolf is!  if you’re in Portland – hire her to take your family photos!!  she’s such a wonderful person and her photography is killer.

interested in working with me on a project?  have a look at my portfolio and get in touch.

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{photos by Amy Nieto Photography}

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six years + a new look

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on Sunday I celebrated the start of my sixth year of blogging.  six years, my friends.  I know I say with each passing year that I can’t believe where blogging has taken me, but I’m still so humbled.  who would have ever thought?  last year, I included a round up of emotional and life changing events that I’ve shared with you over the years, from meeting my husband to having a baby.

and this year?  we made a big move and I finally redesigned the blog.  I’ve been sitting on a new look since March and tying down my in-house developer was a lot harder than I thought!  but we worked extra hard this weekend and cranked it out.  Kathryn Murray wrote the calligraphy for the new logo and Lauren Spencer King beautifully painted the watercolor used throughout the site and some special tags that I’ll be using over the holiday season.

with the new design also comes change.  don’t worry, not too much change, but I feel like the blog needs to evolve into something that I’m still as proud of as I was back when it began.  I’ve planned on integrating regular features which will pop up over the next few months.  I’m no longer blogging on Little Things {though the archives will stay there} so look out for some minimal mini content here as well.  also, look out for more personal posts and original content.  with the sea of sameness out there, it only seems right to blog about things that suit me.  and my life!

so as always – thank you for reading and thank you for continuing to help Unruly Things grow into what it’s become.  I think you’ll like where we’re heading and I hope you’re excited.  cheers to six years!

{top photo by Anne Parker and a special shout out to my main man. I couldn’t have done it without you!! xx}

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recent work : maven collective

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I recently had the pleasure of designing the logo for Portland’s newest shop, Maven Collective.  Jacklyn, the original owner of Maven, has come together with Kim from Ethanollie, Sue from Solstice Home and Rebekah from Little Byrd Vintage to form the new collective shop in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland.  they’re soft opening was last week and I’m dying to get in there.  the collection of goods, both vintage and handmade, is sure to be nothing short of amazing.  follow their process on Facebook or Twitter.  congrats ladies!!  can’t wait to stop in.

interested in working with me on a project?  have a look at my portfolio and get in touch.

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{photos from Maven Collective}