the mental mulch pile

Please note that this might be the full Mental Mulch Pile (click here to reload), or it might possibly be just a filtered subpile…

You can also take a look at just the top of the pile here…

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The XKCD Digital Lifespan Chart in Context, v1.2

A three-asterisk and seven-word update of my original XKCD Digital Lifespan Chart in Context…

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The XKCD Digital Lifespan Chart in Context

Inspired by the things I was learning in library school about special collections and the history of the book…

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Mermaid SeaSystems Logo

Mermaid SeaSystems is a biotechnology firm using genomics technology to solve problems in natural and built water environments.

We worked with their Operations Manager and the company Founder / Chief Technology Officer to develop their new corporate logo.

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A parliamentary visualization

Inspired by a Twitter post, I thought I’d try playing around with my own visualization of the breakdown of our Canadian parliament by party affiliation. Here’s one of my early attempts…

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Introducing the Butterflies and Aliens Library

My friend Stacey Kondla and I have finally decided to do a thing! We are delighted to announce the launch of the Butterflies and Aliens Library of Literary Eccentricities and Rarities, a new website and blog through which we hope to spread some of our love of all things bookish!

We’re excited to start the new year with something new. Let us know what you think!

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Something Bookish Visual Identity Project

Something Bookish is the new editing and manuscript consulting company founded by my friend Stacey Kondla. She needed a logo, business card, and website, so we developed an icon comprised of the tools of her trade: pen, manuscript, and reading glasses. This is what we came up with…