Lia Dalpini
Designer's Statement I am an optimist, a creative who loves her Creator and someone who is always looking for the next adventure. That sense of adventure is what fuels my passion for design. I am captivated by the simple details of life and find most of my inspiration in exploring new places. I strive to always keep my mind open to a beautiful world of possibilites and to never stop believing in myself and others. I am Lia Dalpini.
Table of Contents Dearly Loved Ministries Investing in Kids St. Francis House Panini & Pops The Somethings Uniti Denim CinĂŠ Typeface Teachers Rock Greeting Cards
Dearly Loved Ministries Logo & Brand Identity
Dearly Loved Ministries is focused around the hearts and lives of young women who are longing to know God more. The inspiration for this brand comes from the imagery in Psalm 42:1 and Proverbs 3:15: deer and rubies. “As the deer pants for sreams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” -Psalm 42:1 “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” -Proverbs 3:15 The overall goal of this brand design was to create components that are intricate and precious, but also reflect a brave, bold and beautiful spirit that young women aspire to encompass. Design elements: -Logo -Illustration -Journal -Phone cases -T-shirt design
dearly
LOVED
MINISTRIES
Investing in Kids
Web Design
Investing in Kids is an education foundation in St. Johns County, Florida. The design challenge in re-designing their website was to create a visually appealing, clean and organized layout. The original website had an overflow of information, but not a very concise layout to incorporate it all. The goal in the re-design was to enhance the website with visual properties and improved functionality. The target audience ranges from residents to teachers and businesses of St. Johns County. No specific occupation, although the website is a tool for teachers. Lifestyle preferences are those who take stock in children, education and family. Typical users are teachers and sponsors. Design elements: -Webpage
St. Francis House Logo Design & Brand Identity
St. Francis House is a homeless shelter located in St. Augustine, Florida. It is not just a shelter The challenge was to build awareness of the other services St. Francis offers such as an Emergency Shelter, Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry and Client Support Services. St. Francis House summarized in three words is compassion, shelter and opportunity. The target audience is the community of St. Augustine ranging from those seeking help and stability to also potential donors and supporters. Design elements: -Logo -Stationery suite -Tri-fold brochure
COMPASSION
SHELTER
OPPORTUNITY
Panini & Pops Logo Design & Brand Identity
Panini & Pops is an Italian-inspired cafĂŠ that I created. It differs from other Italian cafes because of its unique variety of panini creations, along with its sophisticated environment. The overall design goal was to create a rustic and sophisticated look to the brand that is warm and inviting as well as fun and refreshing. Design elements: -Logo -Signage -Menu -Packaging -Drink coasters
The Somethings Logo Design & Brand Identity
The Somethings is a local Indie-pop band based out of St. Augustine, Florida. They are young and free-spirited and just getting their start, but are already thriving. Their music is catchy, upbeat and for the most part, centered around stories of relationships while being in their 20’s. The overall design goal was to create a logo that was simple, but also vintage in style as well. Design elements: -Logo -CD packaging -Tshirt design Partial photography credit to Karina Aragon.
Uniti Denim Logo Design & Brand Identity
The design goal of Uniti Denim was to make the brand your own while keeping the unity concept in mind. The brand was then paired with a non-governmental organization that would be incorporated into the overall look and feel of the design, with the thought that a portion of proceeds from the purchase of the jeans would go to them. Love146 is a non-governmental organization that works toward the freedom of those in bondage from human trafficking. Uniti Denim’s brand, look and feel were based off of Love146, portraying a serious tone in order to build awareness of the organization that will be supported when Uniti denim is purchased. Design elements: -Logo -Apparel branding
Inside jean “size� tag
Hang tag with Love146 information on reverse side.
Size & fit sticker, Hang tag with Love146 information on reverse side
Ciné Typeface Typeface Design & Promotional Materials
Ciné is a typeface created for the Photographic Society of America and modeled after the 1920’s camera Kodak-Ciné. The small details and shapes of the camera were very important aspects to this design concept. Design elements: -Typeface -Conference Poster series -Invitation
Teachers Rock Logo Design & Promotional Materials
Teachers Rock was the theme of the 2015 Teacher of the Year Celebration in St. Johns County put on by Investing in Kids (INK). The theme was chosen with the intent that teachers are rockstars for all the ways they go above and beyond their required duties. The overall design goal was to create a logo to be used for promotional materials as well as social media platforms. Design elements: -Logo -Poster -Invitation
Teachers Rock!
Greeting Cards Typography
These greeting cards are intricately designed with a purpose to encourage and empower others. This series of greeting cards focuses on lyrics of worship songs as well as scripture from the Bible. Giving a kind word to someone, being an encouragement to others has the power to change someone’s day for the better. These cards were designed with the intent of inspiring others to be all that they were created and designed to be and to pay it forward with a small act of kindness that these greeting cards bring. Design elements: -Collection of hand-scripted greeting cards
Thank you Mom & Dad and my St. Augustine family for always rooting for me, supporting me, encouraging me, making me laugh, reminding me to be thankful in all things and most importantly, helping me to be the brave and courageous woman that God has created me to be. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.� -Joshua 1:9