Blue Barn Design Co., PO Box 187, Greenville, NC (2026)

06/05/2026

Welcome to Freelance Friday!
2027 marks my 20th year as a graphic designer, so leading up to that, I thought it would be fun to showcase and spotlight some of my favorite projects over the years, not just to show off, but to also say thank you to the people who have made this such an amazing journey.

Founded in 2019, Local Oak is a nano brewery in the heart of downtown Winterville, NC. The brewery takes it’s name from the 150 year old oak tree that sits on the property. This landmark was the obvious choice for the logo as that the location is a cool place to hang out, much like the shade from the giant tree. I consider myself lucky to have collaborated with the original owners, Amy & Ben, to develop a variety of occasionally off-kilter promotional items (I may do a follow up with the 80’s V***r Wave and Possom pieces) that were a part of the atmosphere and showed off the unique qualities of their intentionally tiny brewery. In recent years, Local Oak has joined the Uptown Brewing Company family along with their newest location in Farmville, NC Yard Dog Brewing .

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This project is a recipient of 2020 American Graphic Design Award in the category of Logos + Symbols from GDUSA.

05/29/2026

Welcome to Freelance Friday!

Yes, I am proud of the logo/sticker I designed for the 2025 Greenville-Pitt County Pride event, but instead of going into details on that, I’d like to share with you the upcoming events in the Greenville/Pitt County area for June 2026. Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau ( ) has put together a comprehensive Pride Passport (link in my bio)

The Greenville-Pitt County Pride 2026 will be held on Saturday, June 13, 10AM - 2PM in front of A Time for Science, 226 W 8th Street. This annual event is dedicated to distributing educational, health, and community resources and support to our local and regional LGBTQ+ members, and creating an environment of joy, love, and community. Find a variety of food trucks, arts & crafts activities, live performances, and more. Greenville-Pitt County Pride is a free, family-friendly, dog-friendly festival for all to enjoy!
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May 30 .enc Clothing Drive 4pm - 6:30pm

June 5 - Scull-Pop Pride w at the Scullery 5:30pm - 9pm

June 5 - First Friday Artwalk & Trolley, Downtown Greenville, 5pm - 8pm

June 5 - Pint-Sized Pride Vendor Market 5pm - 8pm

June 6 - Pride Sidewalk Sale 12pm - 3pm

June 6 & 7 - Bag Sale Fundraiser 12pm - 7pm

June 12 - SUP Rainbow River Pride Yoga 5pm - 7pm

June 13 - Greenville-Pitt County PRIDE Festival 10am - 2pm

June 13 - PRIDE After Party at Pitt Street Brewing 2pm - 4pm

June 13 - PRIDE Game Night at Blue Ox Games 4pm - 7pm

June 13 - PRIDE After After Party 5pm - 12am

June 14 - at the Scullery 10:30am - 1pm

June 14 - Pride Cabaret at Black Rose Bottling Co. 4pm - 8pm

June 20 - Big Gay Market at Backstage Coffee, 10am - 3pm

June 20 - Pop-Up Paddock Club 8pm - 11pm

June 24 - Pride Cabaret at Black Rose Bottling Co. 7pm - 9pm

June 27 - Rainbow Run 5K at A Time for Science - Greenville, 9am - 11am

June 28 - Interfaith Pride Service 3pm - 5pm

Lots to do this month, see you around town!

05/22/2026

Welcome to Freelance Friday!
2027 marks my 20th year as a graphic designer, so leading up to that, I thought it would be fun to showcase and spotlight some of my favorite projects over the years, not just to show off, but to also say thank you to the people who have made this such an amazing journey.

In 2012, I was introduced to Professor Tom Douglass in the English Department at and tapped to design a show poster for a special guest, US Poet Laureate Philip Levine. After discussing the project with Tom, we agreed that the poster should reflect Philip’s work more so than being a “floating head” poster.

Having grown up in industrial Detroit, Levine’s poetry is best known for its powerful, gritty, and ultimately empathetic focused on the working class. He himself began working in auto factories at the age of 14 to support his family. Pulling from my own experience growing up in rural eastern NC, the image of a farmer or a mechanic came to mind pausing to have a conversation. In doing so, they more often than not would pull a handkerchief or cloth from their pocket or from nearby and begin wiping their hands in order to shake hands at the end.

I composed the photo with a friend as the hand model and delivered the poster. The event for The Contemporary Writers Series was held at the Greenville Museum of Art with readings from Philip and a Q&A. I found out later that he had loved the poster and special requested that print be sent to him.

Tom and I became friends and continued to collaborate on projects for the series as well as the Veterans Writers Program. But that is a story for another day.

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For more on the work of Philip Levine, please visit https://lnkd.in/eS996jg3

For more on the English Department at ECU, visit https://english.ecu.edu

05/16/2026

✨ Exciting News for Historic Downtown Ayden! ✨

NC Main Street will be coming to Ayden as part of the NC Main to Main Trail initiative to film a feature showcasing our downtown, businesses, history, and community spirit!

📍 Proposed Filming Date: June 20, 2026
(Date subject to change.)

This is an amazing opportunity to show people across North Carolina what makes Ayden so special. We’d love everyone’s help making downtown look welcoming, vibrant, and full of life for filming day!

Thank you all for continuing to invest in Historic Downtown Ayden! 💚

05/15/2026

Welcome to Freelance Friday!

2027 marks my 20th year as a graphic designer, so leading up to that, I thought it would be fun to showcase and spotlight some of my favorite projects over the years, not just to show off, but to also say thank you to the people who have made this such an amazing journey.

Jenni Farrow makes ugly chocolates. No, this isn’t a put-down, literally she makes . These handcrafted, small-batch & ethically sourced chocolates are made with locally sourced premium ingredients with unique flavor combinations that blend traditional & modern influences, and a fresh-made approach.

I have the fantastic fortune to have worked with Jenni on several interesting projects over the years. This week we’re looking at 2022 and the JUC-topus design/logo. Featured on JUC packaging and even as a delicious peanut butter toffee coin (so not kidding), this design features a giant, skeletal, eye-patch wearing, pirate-y sea monster snacking down on a batch of original JUC chocolates. Totally random, totally whimsical, totally on brand.

If you want to snack on some of Jenni’s UGLY Chocolates, you’re in luck! You can find the JUC booth at the Festival at the NC State Fairgrounds May 15 - 17 in Raleigh, NC.

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This project is a recipient of a Badge of Honor from and was published in LogoLounge Book 14 (2024).

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To get your Jenni’s UGLY Chocolates, visit https://jennisuglychocolates.com

05/08/2026

Welcome to Freelance Friday!
2027 marks my 20th year as a graphic designer, so leading up to that, I thought it would be fun to showcase and spotlight some of my favorite projects over the years, not just to show off, but to also say thank you to the people who have made this such an amazing journey.

This week we are hitting the way-back machine to 2017 to the Oakwood School’s OASES (Outdoor Agricultural Student Eco-Station) Farm. Students utilize this micro-farm to learn and grow in and out of the classroom. Elements from the farm are incorporated into the logo (sunflowers, hens, and growing their own produce). The look/feel of the design also brings in an old-timey, vintage farm aesthetic.

This was the first of many collaborations with Lauren Jahrsdorfer and . 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the school. Here’s to 30 years of Oakwood!
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For more on this absolutely fantastic school, visit their website www.theoakwoodschool.org

05/01/2026

Welcome to Freelance Friday!
2027 marks my 20th year as a graphic designer, so leading up to that, I thought it would be fun to showcase and spotlight some of my favorite projects over the years, not just to show off, but to also say thank you to the people who have made this such an amazing journey.

To kick things off, we’re starting with the 2023 Greenville Museum of Art logo project! This was a dream project and I had the opportunity to work/collaborate with the team at GMoA as well as another local creative Rose Bogue to develop and update the logo/brand for the museum. The goal was to reflect the history of the museum while also embracing its dedication of being a living art institution that embraces the classic and modern. The Greenville Museum of Art continues the mission of inspiring, educating, and connecting people through the visual arts by way of their collection, exhibitions, and programs.
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This project was also a recipient of 2023 American Graphic Design Award in the category of Logos + Symbols from

04/27/2026

And that is a wrap! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who came out, to all the acts and performers, to the venues that hosted, and the people who made possible! Thank you for being a part of local music history.

04/22/2026

is only hours away! You can still get your tickets at the link below!
https://shorturl.at/S3Fe3

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Special thanks to my fellow sponsors and

04/10/2026

Well gang, the bats out of the bag! Coming this Fall will be throwing its first McCabe’s HorrorCon at the Greenville Convention Center!

On August 29th, get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring shopping, panels, and interactive booths you won’t want to miss! greenvillenc wintervillenc

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Thank you guys for bringing me on! The Horror Con is going to be to die for!

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