Conceptual Design: Butter & Bloom Branding
I adore drawing on Procreate, and so one day, I decided to find some use for these coffeeshop and pastry icons I had been doodling. This Butter & Bloom Coffeeshop conceptual design includes these custom-drawn icons, poppy and bright color choices, and a funky font I imagine looking darling on a coffee cup.
Redesign for my alma mater’s student news site
With another alumnus from Creighton, I helped redesign and migrate the existing site from BLOX to WordPress & Elementor hosting platform. We met with the newspaper’s student editors, agreed on our contract, and began designing in Adobe XD. After the designs were finalized, the fun began. The work included migrating over 7,000 news stories from […]
Website for the Research Symposium
The CU Center for COMBAT Research Symposium is a 2-day, in-person, invitation-only working meeting with smaller work groups that combine academic, government, and industry leaders and learners in military health research and innovation. This project included several stages: Phase 1: Initial meeting with client and website design drafted in Adobe XD for review. Phase 2: Website development […]
How a Galway Legend Made Its Way Back Home With Me
Written for Globetrotters: The Claddagh ring I purchased in the fall of 2019 in Galway, Ireland has been worn so consistently by me that my finger now has a tan line where it sits. While walking through the streets of Galway there are some obvious main attractions for travelers: Pubs, live music and the Legend […]
How To Visit Aspen, Colorado On A Budget, According To Travelers
Written for Explore: Within Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, visitors will find all the makings of a memorable vacation. Known as a premier skiing destination, Aspen, Colorado also has countless activities — not just outdoor adventures, either — that travelers of any budget can enjoy. If you are looking to enjoy this destination without breaking the bank, […]
12 Things To Pack In Your Winter Hiking Backpack
Written for Explore: Snow-covered landscapes provide unique photography opportunities and winter-specific activities such as snowshoeing. Many animals also stay active in the winter, offering great opportunities for wildlife viewing. Winter hiking unveils a serene and magical landscape, but it also demands careful preparation to tackle the challenges that the cold season brings. Whether you’re a seasoned […]
The Best Things To Do If You Only Have A One-Day Trip In Rome
Written for Explore: Rome, Italy, known as the Eternal City, truly lives up to its name with an endless array of activities, sights, and culinary delights that could keep you busy for an eternity. However, if you only have a one-day trip planned for Rome, you’ll have to be more selective with what you see […]
Editorial Design for Engineering Magazine
This is a selection of editorial spreads I designed for Kiewit’s engaging magazine, Kieways. Working on this publication allowed me to bring complex information to life through thoughtful and visually appealing layouts. My responsibilities for these projects encompassed the entire design process, from establishing the visual hierarchy and selecting appropriate typography to carefully curating and […]
Construction and Engineering Magazine Articles
This quarterly publication for a Fortune 500 construction and engineering firm showcases projects in North America. Here are a few articles I’ve added to their editorial calendar. Go where the work is. Train where the work is. Craft workers are in high demand on construction projects across North America and Kiewit projects are no exception. […]
Travel Articles Written for Explore
View my articles written for Explore here: https://www.explore.com/author/jordanburgmeier About Explore: From the site: https://www.explore.com/about/ We started Explore in 2022 with a mission to make traveling easier for everyone — be it the solo adventurer embarking on a backpacking trip through Europe, the parents taking their family to Disneyland for the first time, or the honeymooners […]