design & devos

a glimpse into my sketchbook.

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:22:00 +0000

This is how my mind works.

When Oceans Rise

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 03:16:00 +0000

These past few weeks have been tough for my family. In my lowest moments the Lord keeps bringing the chorus of this Hillsong United song to mind. There is no greater comfort than to rest in His embrace.

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep

My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

Awesome (and Free) Holiday Fonts

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:22:00 +0000

Hey! Remember when I said I hate writing? My eight month absence proves that if you didn't believe me already. But there is something about Christmas that just makes me excited & extra creative. Here are some fantastic fonts I have found that work great for holiday projects! Enjoy!

LINKS: Rokitt, Little Lord, Lobster Two, Abraham Lincoln, Grand Hotel, Penelope Anne

HELVETI-CAT

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:25:00 +0000

that is all.

found here

Type Delight

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:57:00 +0000

I came across this gorgeous recipe book with gorgeous handmade type.

What a wonderful combination! "A Recipe book with illustrative handmade food typography that follows the story of Marcelle, a Patisserie Chef who falls in love with typography."

Found Here

ambassadors for Him

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:37:00 +0000

my lovely sister and I are now going through the She Reads Truth: Fresh Start plan and are absolutely loving it. The whole plan has been great, but my favorite day so far was about how we are Christ's ambassadors.

The devotion mentioned how we are often ambassadors without realizing it. How many times have I found a new company or great product that I share & recommend to my friends and coworkers? I am being an ambassador for that company by being a representative of their product. I should be doing the same thing for Christ everyday! [but He is so much more awesome than that adorable necklace I purchased!]

My passion to represent Him should outweigh my passion for everything else, by far.

“That seems fairly elementary and straightforward,” you might think. And yet, there is so much more to it. To the world, we stand in as Christ. Broken, angry, hurt, desperate messes that we are, and yet He chooses us to be His light in a world of darkness. He trusts that we love Him enough to give our very, humanly best.

We have the great responsibility of not only representing Him, but doing it in an authentic way that draws others in."

Are you ready to take on that responsibility? To be Jesus to those around you? It seems like a daunting task but with the Spirit's help, I believe it can be the best job we have ever accepted.

MN to IA

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:32:00 +0000

it was a fun, relaxing & beautiful birthday weekend.

bring it on 23rd year!

CMYK for your everyday life

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

1, 2, 3, 4

infographic resume

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:54:00 +0000

I came across these resumes and fell in love. For the creative professional, how better to show your skills & abilities than visually? it's genius!

1. found here 2. found here

spring fever

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +0000

There is no denying it, I have full blown spring fever. At times I really love winter. The below zero mornings when it hurts to move your face is refreshing & the beauty of a new sparkly snow fall melts my heart every time. But there is always a certain time in February when I get antsy. I start wearing too-bright-for-winter clothing and bare my pasty minnesotan legs much too early. Do you long for spring as much as I do?

Dear spring, please come quickly.

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the perfect rings

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

it's too good! every designer should have these wonderful rings so they can kern to their heart's desire

buy it here

lets talk about spectacles

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:51:00 +0000

a few weeks ago I got glasses for the first time in my adult life. [the actual first time was for a year in first grade, I rocked some large frames in 1996] I'm glad glasses are super adorable right now, they help me see things & look stylish. [win, win!]

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like these looks? follow me on Pinterest here!

the day of love.

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:36:00 +0000

[get the print here]

Today the office is full of BOGO coffee, red, pink, hearts & good cheer all around. [it also happens to be my one year anniversary at my awesome job, yay!]
I hope your Valentine's day is filled with happiness, joy & fun!

"We love because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19

brand inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:51:00 +0000

I'm currently working on re-branding myself (myself meaning my tiny little freelance design business). This will of course include a logo which my head immediately starts designing. I think I need a solid name before I start any logos...but I couldn't help looking for some early inspiration!

g found here; water color bubbles live here; C is here; & Confetti&Co comes from here

the full armor of God

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:31:00 +0000

I recently finished the She Reads Truth, Ephesians devo plan and the last day really encouraged me. (the reading was Ephesians 6:10-20) It starts out with the awesome encouragement that we can be strong in His might and then lists the armor of God. I think the author of the SRT devo for this day hit it on the head:

"I love that this section in Ephesians starts with the (correct) assumption that on our own, in our own strength, we've got nothing. Yet it ends with us fully armed & able to stand as warriors in the kingdom of God.....& when Paul bids us farewell with grace and peace we can contently sigh. Yes, we feel both those things."

it's so good. What an encouragement that He gives us everything we need to be protected from the "schemes of the devil." He is so good to us, it is seriously ridiculous. If you haven't read Ephesians recently I'd encourage you to! It is fascinating how much more you learn every time you read His living Word.

That's all I got for now! (whew, writing really exhausts me!)

not for a moment

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000

I've been wanting to write a devos post for a while but it takes me about 4 hours [only a slight exaggeration] to finish a post full of writing. So, until my schedule allows me to share what He has been teaching me, I will leave you with this wonderful [and beautifully designed] lyric.

[it lives here]

intelligence made visual

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:00:00 +0000

I love this quote because it is totally how my mind works.

Visual communication forever!

[found here]

yes, please.

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:21:00 +0000

GIANT CROSS STITCH! This lady makes some seriously beautiful things.

happy 2013 [& a free download!]

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:42:00 +0000

Happy NYE! Are you ready for 2013? The last year has had it's great moments mixed in with some of the toughest stuff yet. But He is so faithful & I am excited to see what this next year brings. I thought I would make my last post of the year a fun one. I made a sparkly desktop background just for you wonderful readers.

download the "Shine for Christ" background here

reg, bold, italic.

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:56:00 +0000

so cute!

[find more awesome work by Tang Yau here]

pantone christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:00:00 +0000

pantone & Christmas, two of my favorite things.

These ornaments are completely awesome.

[get them for the designer in your life here]

pom poms

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:13:00 +0000

diy pom pom bookmarks. genius!

[the instructions live here]

some of my favorite [minted prints]

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Minted has such fun artwork! They are all created by independent artists and printed on beautiful archival paper—here are some of my favorites!

1// 2// 3

my cats.

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:30:00 +0000

they love eachother.

& it melts my heart.

be worshipful and bright.

noreply@blogger.com (Joanna Lundeen) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:12:00 +0000

Tonight I was convicted by a j. biebs song. [how sad is that? yes, the Lord can use everything] In this busy time of year I find myself being perfectly fine with sleeping an extra 30 minutes instead of getting up and meeting with Him. If anything I should be so in awe of my Savior who came as a baby to save me from hell, but somehow I find myself too busy...too preoccupied. [does anyone else have this issue?] This changes tonight. He is not only the reason for the season, but the only reason I am alive.

Now that He has got my attention I have a goal: to be worshipful this Christmas season.

Be worshipful. Be bright for Him.