twenty-twelve.

So hard to believe a new year is here! What a full year 2011 has been—fun projects, new friends, inspiring challenges, exciting opportunities, and more. Seeing things take form over the last year has been both a teensy-bit trying and super rewarding. Regardless, I feel so fortunate to be doing what I love with the support of friends + family.

Moving into a new year, I'm excited by a fresh start! A chance to tackle some life-list to-do's and refocus on what makes me love what I do. Over the holiday break, it's been nice to pull out my sketchbook and really plan 2012. There are a lot of things in the works—some near completion, others just getting started. I can't wait as things unfold, and I hope you'll stick around for what's to come.

Speaking of life-list to-do's... Just today, I accepted an exciting offer to teach two graphic design classes next semester at my alma mater, VCUarts. With the #4 ranked graphic design program in the country, I'll be in the company of some amazing colleagues + hardworking students.

I'm thrilled by the two classes I'll be teaching: Print Design II and Imaging II. The former will tackle the bridge between print + web, print methods + materials, and publication/editorial design, and the later will explore semantics through type + image via various media. I'll have the opportunity to work with some great designers + teach some of 'those things you didn't learn in school (but wish you did)'.

Should prove to be an interesting few months!

[image via present & correct; treatment by lauren o'neill]