Adine Close

This identity system for the University of Hawaiʻi School of Architecture utilizes a single commercial press sheet divided into 8.5×11, 11×17, + 17×22 as a template that can be used interchangeably front and back. When the individual parts are folded (indexing paper folding as an Eastern tradition) they reveal different perspectives and multiple uses that are not obvious until explored. This interchangeability of forms as well as the folding, exemplifies the fluidity of interchange between East and West, and becomes attentive to the environment and issues of sustainability.

Group Project by Adine Close, John Bennet Cruz, Hao In Kuan and Yonghao Yan.

AIGA International (Re)Design Awards
     1st Place | Oct. 2011
AAF Hawaiʻi Addy Awards
     Pele Gold | Mar. 2011
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
     Semi-Finalist | Aug. 2010
AIGA Honolulu Chapter Achievement Award
     MAY 2010

Roles | Team Lead, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Print Production

This client retention birthday mailer was designed for the Northwestern Mutual’s Honolulu office. The card’s greeting is presented in the Hawaiian language, over a backdrop of the iconic landmark Diamond Head. The crater’s edge is echoed in a pattern above, which creates a design reminiscent of a financial line graph, to imply the prospect of financial growth.

The Book Rack is a family owned bookstore in Whidbey Island Washington. The store recently made some grand renovations, when the ownership changed hands from mother to son. I worked with Matt the new owner, to rebrand the business with a modern rustic look, to coincide with the changes in the store. These included a new logo, business cards, bookmarks, window and forefront signage, and ongoing print collateral, web design and social media management.

Roles | Logo Design, Branding, Web Design, Social Media Management

Shortly moving to Japan I had the opportunity to collaborate on the redesign and publishing of The Misawan, a quarterly publication that chronicled the activities of US Navy Command N.I.O.C. Misawa. Built around a six column grid, the design scheme utilizes Morse Code, as an indexical reference to the command’s intelligence oriented mission.

Roles | Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Layout, Publishing

Hypnotherapy is a unique modality used to support vocational and avocational self-improvement via the use of hypnosis. At The Art of Mind Hypnotherapy in Los Angels, owner and certified hypnotherapist Adrian Alexander C Ht. offers the latest in hypnosis treatments. I collaborated with Adrian to create a logo and website layout for his up and coming practice.  

Roles | Logo Design, Branding, Web Design

As told by author Larry Alexander, "Sixty Ways to Lament, Cherish, and Glorify a Lost Princess: "Can You Help Me Find Her?" is a combination of poetry and narrative that weaves an awe-inspiring tale of missed romantic encounter prompted by an undeniable mutual love at first sight experience." I collaborated with Larry to bring this unique book to the printed page. The poetry itself takes on a distinctive artistic format that required a wide format design.

Roles | Cover Design, Layout, Print Production, ePublishing