Liz Kucharska's Design Portfolio

I like icecream

This is a new vector piece that will be ready to print and framed! I'm going to be taking requests for this piece as a framed work :)

Illustration

2012
Axolotl Character

I love making silly characters! I'm a very big fan of Tokidoki, gloomy bear and other novelty characters. So why not an axolotl? Why not a MAGICIAN axolotl? They're unique creatures on their own and very rarely illustrated or talked about, so I decided to play around and make a lovable character

Character Design, Illustration, Visual Arts

2012
Layer56 Business Card

Since I have gathered more experience in the industry I decided to re-brand myself with a cleaner and more mature layout while still keeping a contrasting color scheme.

Advertising, Branding, Digital Art

2012
Bleeding Sun

This project was made for a friend's birthday as a gift. It was printed on a 20x30 poster and framed.

Illustration

2011
Rawr!

I love designing characters and giving them life, here is one of my favourites!

Illustration, Character Design

2011
U Jelly?

This project was very fun to make. I wanted a new vector illustration that could combine my quirky character design with something a little more mature.

Illustration, Character Design, Digital Art

2011
Ninja Viking

I designed this character for a friend of mine who needed an avatar for his gamer tag. He wanted a ninja-viking crossover, so I did the best I could while still bearing resemblance to him!

Illustration, Character Design

2011
Wind Mobile Logo

I have never really found Wind Mobile's logo to be effective or appealing so I decided to make my own version! I decided to use a kite-like object as a logo to symbolize Wind's easy-going image while adding sharp edges for a more sophisticated look.

Branding, Advertising

2012
What's on your mind?

I had this idea that was best transformed into a vector. I wanted to illustrate my vision of the human mind's invisible forces and electricity. I've always held a great interest in how the mind works and reacts to everyday life.

Illustration

2011
Wacky Creatures

Silly ideas still require good execution, there really is no deep meaning to this vector, and yet it remains one of my favourites, regardless of it's simplicity.

Illustration

2011
MaxxGlobal Advertising

Product photos for a promotional company that manufactures tools, flashlights, thermoses, etc.

Advertising, Photography

2012
Portfolio V2

Sometimes the most difficult work is the work that you do for yourself. I have redesigned Layer56 several times before I finally decided on a completely fresh layout. Here is one of my Layer56 layouts which may not have ended up becoming my website, but should not be neglected and deserves a showcase!

The layout was based on an accordion-style menu using Javascript where I was planning on putting all of my content on the same page.

Web Design, Web Development

2012
Vivian's Gift Ideas logo

This logo was designed for a freelance client who wanted her small brand to have a more professional identity. This client specializes in creating custom cakes, candies and party favours. She has a feminine image and I wanted to reflect her work's cheerful nature while symbolizing her line of work.

Branding, Advertising

2012
SKateboard Design

This was one of my few school projects that I kept in my portfolio. It may not be the newest but I'm still very proud of it! I ended up giving the printed skateboard to my little brother as a gift :)

Illustration, Print Design

2012
Adala Clothing

Adala is a clothing line created by a young designer Melanie. She asked me to revamp her site since her previous one was outdated. I thoroughly enjoyed creating her layouts and received great feedback!

Advertising, Web Design, Branding

2012
Four Oaks

The Four Oaks logo was created for a customer who was interested in placing multiple orders from our office. Four Oaks was initially logo-less and wanted something that would stand out a little more then just typeset. I wanted to help him get his foot through the door so I created a logo which he loved! It ended up being engraved and printed on his promotional products.

Branding, Advertising

2012

Email: liz@layer56.com
Twitter: @LAYER56
LinkedIn: Liz Kucharska
Phone: (email request)

@WhiskersAndTea hey, who do you use to print your magnets?
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@TOMayorFord you're a petty excuse for a mayor, I guess all your self-interest is directly proportional to that 90lb mole on your ass.
About 1 hour ago

It's Monday, but it's not.
Feb 21st at 2:32pm