The Designer Series is a collaboration with Variant and Juxt Taphouse. The concept: We create a fresh hop beer featuring a Citra fresh hop IPA and four designers put there own unique spin on the can design.
STEVIE SHAO
Stevie is a Seattle based, born-and-raised creative and a proud 2nd Generation Chinese American. Stevie's distinctive style and bold color palettes can be found on murals and in galleries all over the Seattle area and beyond. Stevie's depictions of flora and fauna and folktales have quickly made her into on of the most recognizable and sought after artists. She had a sold out gallery show in Bellingham this summer at the Geheim Gallery and we are looking forward to seeing more of her work around town.
KIT SHAUGHNESSY
Kit is a graphic designer and illustrator in Bellingham, WA. After a decade+ stint at Toolhouse, Kit became a founding member with Variant Design. Kit also is one of the original creators of the Designer Series.
VÍCTOR MELÉNDEZ
Víctor Meléndez is an Art Director, designer and illustrator based in Seattle, originally from Mexico. His work is a combination of bold lines, vivid colors, organic forms and mysterious, spellbinding characters. Melendez’s multicultural upbringing gives him a unique approach to craft and style. This distinctive quality has given him the opportunity to create award-winning work for a wide variety of clients that include REI, Pepsi, Target, Starbucks, Crayola, SubPop, USPS, Hallmark, and Honda, amongst others.
MADDY PORTER
Maddy is a designer, illustrator and photographer and has worked in the design industry for over a decade, the bulk of which as a senior designer at an award winning boutique firm in Capitol Hill, DEI Creative. She is also the co-founder and creative director of Yonder Cider. A Northwest native, Maddy grew up in Bellingham and now lives in Seattle.
JESSE HERNANDEZ
Jesse is a visual artist born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area. His style is known as Urban Aztec, a combination of graffiti and ancient indigenous culture. Hernandez’s artwork, illustrations, murals, and vinyl toys have been featured by Marvel, Warner Bros, DC Comics, WWE, X-Box, Playstation and many others.
BRANDON RAMIREZ
Brandon is a brand, product and graphic designer recently relocated from Seattle to Bellingham, WA. He previously worked with Mystery Made before founding Sky Mountain Creative and has worked with some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry.
MARIA JANOSKO
Maria is a brand and digital designer based in Portland, OR. She has worked at some of the top design shops in Portland including Parliament, Sockeye, and Smith and Connors. Maria currently works in-house at a leading technology company.
KIT SHAUGHNESSY
Kit is a graphic designer and illustrator in Bellingham, WA. After a decade+ stint at Toolhouse, Kit became a founding member with Variant Design. Kit also is one of the original creators of the Designer Series.