During my time in Chicago, I was fortunate to join the incredible team at Cardosi Kiper Design Group (CKDG), where I helped design and plan signage and wayfinding systems for a variety of environments. It was my first deep dive into designing information that people actually use—and I loved every step of it. From site visits and proposal prep to creating detailed construction documents and meeting with clients and builders, the process taught me how design connects people to place. These are some of the projects I contributed to while at CKDG.
University of Notre Dame
• Designed branded vinyl graphics to enhance the Notre Dame Registrar’s Office environment
• Created welcoming, student-focused visual themes
• Designed wall and public space vinyl graphics aligned with university branding
• Prepared artwork and specifications for fabrication and installation
• Created welcoming, student-focused visual themes
• Designed wall and public space vinyl graphics aligned with university branding
• Prepared artwork and specifications for fabrication and installation
Studio: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
Kishwaukee Community College
• Collaborated on interior and exterior sign and wayfinding system
• Helped to develop sign type overview, sign layouts, typography and construction documents
• Prepared production-ready files and assisted in message schedule coordination
• Designed and prepared sign location plans
• Ensured visual consistency with established branding standards
• Helped to develop sign type overview, sign layouts, typography and construction documents
• Prepared production-ready files and assisted in message schedule coordination
• Designed and prepared sign location plans
• Ensured visual consistency with established branding standards
Studio: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Collaborated on interior and exterior sign and wayfinding system
• Helped to develop sign type overview, sign layouts, typography and construction documents
• Prepared production-ready files and assisted in message schedule coordination
• Designed and prepared sign location plans
• Ensured visual consistency with established branding standards
• Helped to develop sign type overview, sign layouts, typography and construction documents
• Prepared production-ready files and assisted in message schedule coordination
• Designed and prepared sign location plans
• Ensured visual consistency with established branding standards
Studio: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
RUSH University Medical Center
• Collaborated on donor recognition, public area and floor identification signage
• Developed sign type overview, sign layouts, typography and construction documents
• Prepared production-ready files and assisted in message schedule coordination
• Designed and prepared sign location plans
• Ensured visual consistency with established branding standards
• Developed sign type overview, sign layouts, typography and construction documents
• Prepared production-ready files and assisted in message schedule coordination
• Designed and prepared sign location plans
• Ensured visual consistency with established branding standards
Studio: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Photos: CKDG
Kankakee Riverfront TraiL
• Designed proposal maps and wayfinding concepts for a future trail system in Kankakee, Illinois
• Created sign type visuals and layout concepts connecting riverfront, towns, and local businesses
• Supported presentation materials illustrating the trail’s route and user experience
• Created sign type visuals and layout concepts connecting riverfront, towns, and local businesses
• Supported presentation materials illustrating the trail’s route and user experience
Studio: CKDG
Role: Contributing Designer
Role: Contributing Designer
