Student Work: Jaclyn Merk

Garth • Apr 23, 2014Apr 20, 2014Design

Feeling the design love for Jaclyn Merk, a recent graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and you will too after checking out her website and two select projects below.

THE GREAT ONE

An unconventional triathlon that takes place on Mount Denali, the perpetually snow-covered mountain known as “The Great One.” This fictional competition is held every year on the summer solstice when many parts of Alaska experience nearly 24 hours of daylight.

VOYAGES EXTRAORDINAIRES

Identity and poster series for a fictional film festival that screens movies based on the works of French novelist Jules Verne.

Creative Credits
Art Direction: Dusty Summers

Garth

<p>Garth is a do-it-all digital marketer/designer born and raised in the “City of Destiny,” Tacoma, Washington. He lives in Seattle, has a beard, enjoys pizza and coffee (not together) and tries to spread as much positivity as he can. He's at his best in a light, collaborative environment; he's at my worst when losing at Scrabble. Above all, he's always looking for ways to grow his brain.</p> <p>Formerly the community manager for <a href="http://smile.amazon.com" target="_blank">AmazonSmile</a> and digital marketing manager at <a href="http://www.drysoda.com" target="_blank">DRY Soda</a>; he can now be found doing freelance graphic design, social media and marketing consultation.</p>

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