In 2020, I collaborated virtually with a team of twelve designers to transform the Joliet Junior College culinary building into a multi-window holiday display celebrating global diversity and community inclusiveness. To unify eight distinct cultural celebrations under a single visual identity, we implemented a consistent glittery border across all panes, evoking the shared joy of twinkling holiday lights. For my specific window focused on Christmas, I utilized a palette of warm red and earthy brown tones to symbolize the comfort of family. By strategically blurring the edges of the composition, I directed the viewer’s focus toward the central family figure—a design choice intended to emphasize human connection and unity during a year defined by national strife and uncertainty.
Project Credits: 2020 Holiday Run Window Display
Project Lead: Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts Dept.
Design Team: 12-Member Collaborative (Virtual)
My Role: Illustration & Window Composition Lead (Christmas Segment)
Coordination Tools: Zoom, Slack, and Shared Cloud Assets
Key Responsibilities: Collaborated on the development of the "Glitter Border" style guide to ensure visual continuity across eight distinct cultural displays.
Thematic Execution: Researched and rendered the "Family Christmas" window, focusing on color psychology (warmth/security) to contrast the year's social climate.
Production Prep: Prepared large-scale files for high-resolution window vinyl printing and installation.
Project Lead: Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts Dept.
Design Team: 12-Member Collaborative (Virtual)
My Role: Illustration & Window Composition Lead (Christmas Segment)
Coordination Tools: Zoom, Slack, and Shared Cloud Assets
Key Responsibilities: Collaborated on the development of the "Glitter Border" style guide to ensure visual continuity across eight distinct cultural displays.
Thematic Execution: Researched and rendered the "Family Christmas" window, focusing on color psychology (warmth/security) to contrast the year's social climate.
Production Prep: Prepared large-scale files for high-resolution window vinyl printing and installation.