Designing Change
Illustration, ideas, and inspiration for changemakers.
Welcome! This is a space for exploring how imagination can help us create meaningful change. Here, I share insights from my work as an illustrator, designer, and coach—along with creative perspectives, practical tools, and stories to help you bring your ideas to life and make a difference in the world around you.
How to Begin an Illustrated Journal Practice
Want to switch from writing your journal to illustrating it? In this post, I walk through my simple three-step process—pencil sketch, ink, and add color—so you can turn everyday moments into visual stories. I’m also sharing favorite journal pages from recent adventures and a free supplies & layout guide to help you get started.
Creating Compelling Podcast Cover Art
Ever wondered how podcast cover art comes to life? In this behind-the-scenes post, I share how I collaborated with Kelly MacLeod on “It Might Get Dark”, a podcast about grief and sobriety. From mood boards to final illustration, I combined traditional watercolor style with digital painting in Procreate to capture light, dark, and transformation—the heart of her story.
Illustrating history: Bringing an Old House to Life
Can an old, faded photograph become a beautiful work of art? Absolutely! Follow along as I transform an antique photograph of a 19th-century home and grocery into a colorful ink and watercolor illustration. From digitally restoring the original image to reimagining architectural details and colors, discover how historic buildings can find new life through custom illustration—even when all that's left are a few treasured images from the past.