Hello there! My name is Melissa and I'm a designer. If you’re interested in working with me, please get in touch!
I'm currently 23 years young and a recent graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania where I recieved my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Web Technology.
I have a strong love for illustration, branding and packaging design and I always aim to present a clear and eye pleasing concept through my work, while simultaneously incorporating my everyday inspirations. I'm highly inspired by clean design,
bold colors and white space. My greatest design success thus far is my very own vodka brand, CH@T Vodka, (which actually started as a Graphics project.)
So, when I'm not designing, you can usually find me at the many vodka tastings I host. I look forward to working with you! Cheers!
I was asked to design this logo
for Paw Wash, a small self service dog wash located in Taylor, Pennsylvania. The client
wanted something fun yet modern, which I believe we achieved together. The new logo
elevated the overall feel of the brand and it was definitely one of my most fun projects.
This logo is very
dear to me because I was asked by the client to design something that would
honor and commemorate his younger brother, yet still read as professional. This took
many tries, but the final result is quite powerful and attention grabbing.
This logo was designed for
New York Giants offensive tackle, Justin Pugh. The Pugh Crew consists of Justin's
biggest supporters and I was commissioned to give their previous logo
a facelift. The new logo will be used on several different types of merchandise.
In honor of the 2012 AFI Film Festival, I created these posters
to highlight two of Kubricks most renowned films (and my personal favorites).
So, I have a very overwhelming obsession with Breaking Bad and after
re-watching the entire series over the summer, my obsession grew. I designed this poster in honor of
Breaking Bad's final season and my favorite bad guy on TV.
With social media continuing to dominate our society,
I set out to create a powerful design to communicate our neverending cycle of technological use.
This vodka started as just a typical packaging design project and turned into
a full grown business. The brand centers around popular texting acronyms to draw attention to how our societies
communication has rapidly changed.
"How To" website with step-by-step instructions on how to take care of your most prized posession; your furby, of course!
*BEWARE* This website has sound
Brand identity for "Hothead Spices." A modern range of alarmingly heated cooking spices.
Timeless, Versatile and Elegant. This ad was designed for Vespa, to show its striking similarity to
the classic "Little Black Dress."
For those who really know me, they know that I'm a devout shark lover.
I created this "adult children's book" to bring attention to some of the myths and misconceptions people have about sharks.
This public service poster for the Sierra Club was designed
to 'mock' popular mixology posters. Fracking fluid has considerable danger to surrounding drinking water,
creating an "intoxicating" chemical cocktail.
A calendar I designed and illustrated to celebrate all of the fun and delicious foods highlighted every month!
4-pack specialty beer design based off of two friends sailing around the Thirteen Colonies.
Packaging includes: wooden beer carrier, coasters & bottles.
Ridley Creek Park is the perfect combonation of nature and elegance. After my visit,
I couldn't stop thinking about the beautiful trees that hugged the park so perfectly. I wanted this new identity to exude
a fresh and fun energy to compliment the parks true beauty.
A personal brand image and set of stationary designed to represent me and aid in self - promotion.
Wine label and packaging design for Ridley Creeks Hunting Hill Mansion. Based off of
the concept of nature, growth and strength.
This new brand identity was designed for Old Forge, PA (The pizza capital of the US).
I was inspired by my college roommate to rebrand Old Forge after listening to her constantly talk about their delicious square pizza!
Retro spa packaging. Includes 7 different anti-aging beauty products all
packaged in a metal tin.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to chat!
melissasohmer@gmail.com
