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Nothing speaks louder than a body of work. Resumes, references, lists of clients, degrees, diplomas, and certificates all suit specific purposes. But when it comes to designing a body of work, it trumps everything. Take a look - you will see not only quality but also variety, versatility, and artistry. Above all, trust your eyes: if it looks good, it is good.

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Podcast Cover Art

There’s something magical about visual storytelling—especially when it serves as a door, not a window. Podcast cover design, much like album art or book covers, is an invitation. It must be clear without being too obvious, and timeless without chasing trends.

Cory brought fresh, streamlined visual branding to our new podcast that instantly felt at home across every major listening platform. He quickly grasped our tone, and his creative insight and collaborative approach made him a pleasure to work with - Brian Warmoth, Host, The AI Artifacts Podcast

For me, podcast covers are a fusion of editorial and identity. They represent not only the content of the show but also the listener who chooses to download it. In a world of shared screens and personalized algorithms, a podcast becomes part of someone’s self-curated digital identity. What they listen to, and how it appears alongside their favorite music or messages, speaks volumes.

Above: Piper: Decoding Healthy and Regenerative Design. Piper is a podcast that explores the fields of interior and architectural design by interviewing industry professionals about best practices and innovative materials. The AI Artifacts Podcast: Breaking Down Today’s Choices That Will Shape Tomorrow’s Tech. Each episode features timely discussions with founders, tech experts, and practitioners to demystify AI. The Cooper Vortex: A podcast focused on America’s only unsolved skyjacking—an ongoing story filled with endless theories. Best Movies Never Made: A movie podcast that dives deep into the greatest films that were never made—a love letter to cinema’s what-ifs and almosts.

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Resketch

Photograpy by Brandon Sullivan

The concept was simple. Build a brand around products built from rescued and reclaimed materials. Through relationships with the creative community, Resketch rescues 8-10 tons of unwanted and unused paper headed to the waste stream every year. Through pure creative alchemy, they make notebooks, journals, sketchbooks, and paper products from a wide variety of rescued and reclaimed paper and stock types.

Making an entire brand out of leftover spare parts is no easy task. What Cory has done with the redesign of Resketch is nothing short of spectacular. - Shawn Smith, Founder, Resketch

The goal was to create a high-end brand that didn’t overly emphasize the reclaimed nature of the products, instead focusing on merging creativity and sustainability seamlessly. The aim was to celebrate sustainability without apology, crafting a line of products that appeal to everyone - from the CEO of a Fortune 500 company to a crafty soccer mom - ensuring inclusivity without compromising on sophistication or quality.

Resketch is a sustainability-driven brand focused on creativity, notebooks, and paper products. The project included rebranding, new product design, editorial voice, a new website, and internal company systems. Resketch has been featured in publications such as Wired, Phoenix Magazine, Elevate AZ, The Obsessor, Core77, and Colossal. Products are sold online, in retail stores, and through custom and wholesale programs across the United States and internationally. 

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Hyper Martial Arts

Photography by Brandon Sullivan

The martial arts industry occupies a unique space in the minds of U.S. consumers, blending elements of discipline, athleticism, and cultural mystique. What’s particularly intriguing is the lack of a clear brand leader in this category- a rare opportunity in a market brimming with potential. Enter Hyper, a bold and innovative company from Huntington Beach, California, the surf capital of the world, where creativity and an action-driven lifestyle are deeply ingrained.

Cory brings a fresh perspective to the industry. Bridging the tradition the industry values with the fun, modern sensibility the core demographic craves isn’t easy. Cory found that balance. - Roland Osborne, CEO, Hyper Martial Arts

The concept behind Hyper’s design approach embraces the lifestyle of the kids practicing martial arts, amplifying the street-level aspects of their lives. This adds a new lifestyle dimension to the sport, making it more relatable and accessible beyond the training environment.

Hyper Martial Arts, based in Huntington Beach, California, was founded to do what no one has - unify and define the U.S. martial arts industry. Despite being the nation’s largest youth activity, most kids drop out because martial arts lacks a central brand or league like the NFL or NBA. The industry is fragmented across traditional styles, run by small, family-owned schools that are hard to scale. With over 30,000 schools nationwide and no unifying presence, Hyper is the first to step in - offering standardized curriculums, branded gear, community programs, and lifestyle products to bring the industry together. The project included branding, creative direction, art direction, product and apparel design, web design, project and staff management, event planning and execution, marketing, sales, and curriculum development.

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