The Work
Summerhill Community Ministries
What it’s all about: The goal for this project was to create a modern web presence that not only evoked feelings of hope and possibility, but also a sense of positivity and community. The biggest challenge with this site was to create an environment that would appeal to a wide audience (Christian youth, family-oriented members of the community, and volunteers of all ages). By strategically incorporating images taken around and inspired by various parks in Atlanta - the outcome was overwhelmingly successful.
We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc. Website
What it’s all about: The Goal for this project was to create an updated online presence through which the SEED's Business structure, programs, and community outreach information can be accessed by a family-oriented audience in Philadelphia and its surrounding communities.
The latham Hotel
What it’s all about: The Goal for this project was to visually transcend the feeling of elegance and classic style from this historic boutique hotel to a national audience on the web. Their current site is clean and soft, but on many levels just doesn't properly capture the quaint luxury and brilliance of this historical gem. Ultimately, the redesign is intended to enhance the user experience through the use of color, balance, and emphasis on key informational areas.
This is a design only. Click the thumbnails to view.
Biz Equity Homepage
What it’s all about: The Goal for this project was to redesign the current homepage in order to give users visitors a quick & informative overview of the services and value offered, as well as help them understand what they can expect from the site. Another priority was to enhance usability from a user perspective by emphasizing the most relevant content.
** Web Icons used courtesy of WebApper
This is a design only. Click the thumbnails to view.
The Women Movie Poster
What it’s all about: The Goal for this project was not only to update the 1939 movie poster for the 2008 theatrical release of 'The Women', but also to peak the interest of potential moviegoers by identifying with the characters in a unique way. The most interesting challenge for this poster was defining an accurate representation of women in general. After much thought and research, I came up with one universal truth about all the women in the film.... every character in the movie, from what I could tell, lived, loved and fought for the beautiful mess that they considered their lives. By using faceless silhouettes of hair and a mess of color to represent emotional complexity - the ultimate goal of the poster was met.
De Beers Concept Watch
What it’s all about: The Goal for this digital illustration was to create a concept watch for De Beers, and present it in a rugged yet distinguished light - without overpowering political or military related imagery. The concept behind the watch was to craft a military inspired timepiece that paid homage to the great revolutionaries of world history - men like Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek who embody the essence of strength, intellect, and power.
Branding and Identity
Printmaking
What it’s all about:These are just some things I hand printed using various techniques. (From top left to bottom right: 1) "Wooden Warrior" - single ink linocut water-based print, 2) "Death 2 Donavan" - monoprint lithograph oil based print,3) "Lone Warrior" - monoprint linocut water-based print, 4) "Wordcase" - single colored lithograph oil based print.)
Materials used: Kitakata/Mulberry/Honshu paper, speedball block printing & water based inks, ink extender & retarder, ink roller, bayer, gum arabic, linseed oil, and good old fashioned elbow grease!
About Marie Kyle
I am a self taught front-end web developer, as well as designer (with knowledge in printmaking and graphic design).
If you would like to contact me, the best way is via email. Thanks for viewing my site and reading my bio. Take care, and I hope to see you around the interwebs!