Anita Dore

Often while working on magazines and reports I have had to design within tight parameters of existing branding styles, and sometimes I have to combine branding styles of two different organizations who are collaborating on the project. This requires a lot of creativity (and patience) and I find it very rewarding. I also enjoy analyzing the content and in order to help the authors communicate more effectively, using layout, informational graphics, and sometimes assisting with copy editing. Overall these projects are highly collaborative and very enjoyable for me. 

From fundraisers to weddings, event announcements tend to be more playful. Hand illustrations and color palettes communicate not just the theme, but also the tone of the event. 

I love the challenge of creating a logo–capturing the essence of an organization or product in one clean, elegant image that can work across applications. My designs are clean and minimal but also incorporate hand-drawn elements
where needed. 

Who doesn't judge a book by its cover? Among my favorite work, I love helping authors make a great first impression with an impactful, beautiful cover that appeals to potential readers. 

I’m currently exploring how the juxtaposition of contrasting materials in my paintings reflect my daily observations while living in a rapidly changing country. I use layers of metal leaf alongside colorful flowing acrylic paint to express Luxembourg's shifting landscape, which is shedding its agricultural and manufacturing past to make way for finance, technology, and an increasingly international population. 

My packaging clients have been makers of artisanal foods. In order to convey the characteristics of hand made, high quality, and natural ingredients my designs utilize earthy color palettes and hand drawings.

Adding a dynamic dimension to design, branding videos can take corporate storytelling to the next level. The following examples were created for Maine Cottage, a high-end furniture company, to launch a new collection of colors and fabrics that I specified and designed. 

All of my surface designs start with drawings on paper, which are then scanned into computer software where I manipulate color and create pattern repeats. My work adorns a variety of products including upholstery fabric, ceramics, lamps, rugs, and pillows. 

Growing up in the countryside, I spent my free time outside–in all types of weather. Nature continues to inspire and nurture my creativity. Through my work, I hope to encourage others to notice–and enjoy– the beauty in their surroundings.