client
University of Harford English Department
"Aerie 2004"
creative direction
Nancy Wynn
design
Nancy Wynn
Lisa Roden
The editorial content of the book was playful in style, therefore letterpress experimentation was used to create the cover design and playful chapter headings. A dynamic color was chosesn for the cover, and the layout of the book included playful compositions of typography printed with black ink.
client
University of Harford English Department
"Aerie 2007"
creative direction
Nancy Wynn
Civic Design
design
Greg Norton
The content of the book was traditional, so its cover integrated a re-interpreted Victorian motif. To add contemporary flare, a dynamic color was used for the cover, and an unusual mix of typography was used for the entire book.
client
Higganum Hill Press
"HaHa Tonka
A Book of Rune"
creative direction
Nancy Wynn
Civic Design
design
Inna Lovkin
Civic Design provided the cover design to this book of poems by Ryan G. Van Cleave. The design was inspired by the Haha Tonka mansion in Missori and the overall style of the poetry.
client
Jan Mann
"Crusing Connecticut with a Pinic Basket"
creative direction
Nancy Wynn
Civic Design
design
Ron Pezzullo
illustration
Tim Bayon
Brendan Sullivan
This book’s content and the author herself provided ample inspiration for the overall design. Playful fonts, layouts, and illustrations all work together to convey a sense of fun and whimsy.
client
Richard Harden
painter
creative direction
Nancy Wynn
Civic Design
design
Various
illustration
Richard Harden
writing
client provided
International touring exhibition catalogue with accompaying cd-rom. The design was inspired by the artwork and its conceptual theme; and the wars in the Balkans during the 1990s.
client
Higganum Hill Press
"Home, Miss Moses"
creative direction
Nancy Wynn
Civic Design
design
Shakeema Haynes
illustration
John Niswanger
Civic Design provided the cover design to this extensive biography on Harriet Tubman. The design was inspired by Harriet Tubman's spirit, strength, and conviction, as well as the historical time period of her life.
client
Springfield Museums
Museum Store
design
Nancy Wynn
The Museum Store wanted a custom Dr. Seuss design for T-shirts and other products. The logo design, for the Museum's Sculpture Garden, was designed blending the style of Dr. Suess with a custom font and standard sans serif font. Eight designs were produced, four were presented to Dr. Seuss corporate and one final design was chosen.
