https://erinis.online Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:51:58 +0000 https://erinis.online en https://erinis.online/In-Defence-of-De-Persons-by-Johanna-Hedva Fri, 19 May 2023 18:13:52 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/In-Defence-of-De-Persons-by-Johanna-Hedva In Defence of De-Persons by Johanna Hedva Publications <img width="3900" height="3000" width_o="3900" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dad10592ec14487575595f06636a8b14c91830c0770e1f1e91caa5b806c62936/5f.png" data-mid="179308635" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dad10592ec14487575595f06636a8b14c91830c0770e1f1e91caa5b806c62936/5f.png" /> <img width="3900" height="3000" width_o="3900" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8f2dae5fbb1726731f43486e96c988bac8d8ba9aade27feaae970722be4b18c6/final-cutouts.jpg" data-mid="253440378" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8f2dae5fbb1726731f43486e96c988bac8d8ba9aade27feaae970722be4b18c6/final-cutouts.jpg" /> I created this zine based on research into DIY spaces and their connection to zines and aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from zines as a way to disseminate theory, I typeset the essay "In Defence of De-Persons" by Johanna Hedva (available online here). I incorporated my own hand-drawn illustrations and other graphics to pay homage to zines while exploring non-normative typesetting that responds to the content of the writing.&nbsp;I also included risograph-printed loose-leaf inserts with specific quotes from the essay, intentionally using the easily transferable quality of risograph inks so readers’ fingerprints remain on the pages. Credits: Writing: Johanna HedvaBook Design and Illustrations: Erin Janicki https://erinis.online/Intrinsic-An-Interview-with-Deirra-Clyburn Thu, 28 May 2026 02:16:58 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Intrinsic-An-Interview-with-Deirra-Clyburn Intrinsic: An Interview with Deirra Clyburn Publications <img width="5919" height="4000" width_o="5919" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/52042717d2c627fbda144ebfeaf8279cc644cea7c33d3543921de90441121d47/Inner-Spread_scan-copy.jpg" data-mid="252498526" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/52042717d2c627fbda144ebfeaf8279cc644cea7c33d3543921de90441121d47/Inner-Spread_scan-copy.jpg" /> I created this book in response to Gallery5’s call for art on Queer Joy. The book is an interview I conducted with my friend and frequent artistic collaborator Deirra Clyburn, talking about the essential function of art as a source of queer joy. Our discussion was also personal, touching on queer and racial identity and how those threads weave through her art. Alongside our discussion are examples of Deirra’s artwork and pull quotes highlighting poignant lines within the conversation. Credits: Book Design and Interviewer: Erin JanickiIllustrations, Writing Blurb and Interviewee: Deirra Clyburn https://erinis.online/Fonticello-Tiny-Forest-Sign Sat, 23 May 2026 01:56:38 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Fonticello-Tiny-Forest-Sign Fonticello Tiny Forest Sign Display Graphics <img width="5088" height="3392" width_o="5088" height_o="3392" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0409b4d65fb3779fe9326487a5721d7b02b3729c4450faa92b4f46fe4e6b369e/IMG_3974_edited.jpg" data-mid="248746103" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0409b4d65fb3779fe9326487a5721d7b02b3729c4450faa92b4f46fe4e6b369e/IMG_3974_edited.jpg" /> <img width="5184" height="3456" width_o="5184" height_o="3456" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a49eff4f940b36b6192ffb6e8bde0fe41f4547a963b9a51b0a63fa0573492e3e/IMG_3980_edited.jpg" data-mid="248746104" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a49eff4f940b36b6192ffb6e8bde0fe41f4547a963b9a51b0a63fa0573492e3e/IMG_3980_edited.jpg" /> <img width="2592" height="1728" width_o="2592" height_o="1728" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/591b86162df5362fc35f5584ec6a10c581919d4980c4c626dd1255a419cc7f9c/2026-02-24_Fonticello-Tiny-Forest-Sign.jpg" data-mid="248669900" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/591b86162df5362fc35f5584ec6a10c581919d4980c4c626dd1255a419cc7f9c/2026-02-24_Fonticello-Tiny-Forest-Sign.jpg" /> After planting a Miyawaki “tiny forest” in Fonticello Park in Richmond, VA, Ann Jurczyk from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation sought to create interpretive signage that explained the forest. Ann provided initial direction, the main forest timeline graphic (originally sketched by a local artist), and text. I designed the poster, adding edited icons originally from the Google Material Symbols Database, and adjusting the timeline sketch to work as a larger graphic. Rounds of feedback followed with Ann and Daniel Klein from the City of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability to create the sign to explain the benefits of this type of forest, and contrast the usual forest succession in the region with the accelerated Miyawaki method. Credits: Layout Design: Erin Janicki Text: Ann Jurcyk https://erinis.online/Quest-to-Figure-Out-What-Love-Is Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:56:10 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Quest-to-Figure-Out-What-Love-Is Quest to Figure Out What Love Is Publications <img width="6989" height="4947" width_o="6989" height_o="4947" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ad60ee6bb6af7703a97d28211d670e7c7ce52c85c5dc8f4a6b87f0b1cf07b69/Quest-for-Love_Desire.jpg" data-mid="253440322" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5ad60ee6bb6af7703a97d28211d670e7c7ce52c85c5dc8f4a6b87f0b1cf07b69/Quest-for-Love_Desire.jpg" /> In collaboration with Deirra Clyburn, “Quest to Figure Out What Love Is” is a series of short writings by both of us — two young people searching for answers about love of all kinds. “Part I” is written by Deirra, while “Part II” is written by me. I typeset and laid out the book, with Deirra's feedback, and printed and perfect-bound the final books. Credits: Writings and Illustrations: Deirra Clyburn, Erin Janicki Book Design: Erin Janicki https://erinis.online/Virginia-ASLA-Award-Ceremony-Boards Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:51:58 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Virginia-ASLA-Award-Ceremony-Boards Virginia ASLA Award Ceremony Boards Display Graphics <img width="2050" height="1275" width_o="2050" height_o="1275" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4ea2eaf853c541eefeee74e5892ed84fe62ccde04bb802ac4bfa09508af8e09/VA-ASLA-Boards.jpg" data-mid="253428154" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e4ea2eaf853c541eefeee74e5892ed84fe62ccde04bb802ac4bfa09508af8e09/VA-ASLA-Boards.jpg" /> I designed the layout for two boards displayed at the 2025 Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Awards ceremony. Marvel’s projects Bronx Point and the Mayo Island Natural Area won awards that year, so the board designs display key photos, graphics, and corresponding project descriptions. I set up the initial structure of each board. I selected imagery to best showcase each project, working through rounds of small edits with our landscape architect Partner in Richmond, Tyler Silvestro. Credits: Layout Design: Erin JanickiRenderings and Diagrams: © MarvelProject Photography Credits: Bronx Point: © Ashok Sinha https://erinis.online/Conversation Fri, 19 May 2023 18:13:52 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Conversation Conversation Publications <img width="5184" height="3456" width_o="5184" height_o="3456" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f62265d6ec01b09a1415b5efad3f1820e80a868175a826b18cc39a1297dd87c4/1.jpg" data-mid="179309524" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f62265d6ec01b09a1415b5efad3f1820e80a868175a826b18cc39a1297dd87c4/1.jpg" /> <img width="5184" height="3456" width_o="5184" height_o="3456" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74af9b66acda98dcde0c607bac5a8d3a3054595e4dd1534357544134045d578e/2.jpg" data-mid="179309517" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74af9b66acda98dcde0c607bac5a8d3a3054595e4dd1534357544134045d578e/2.jpg" /> This book documents a personal conversation I had over the phone with my mom about her and my dad’s relationship. Translucent film with expressive, hand-drawn layer on top of the text, which varies the text placements and weights to follow along with the rhythm and cadences of each speaker.Credits: Book Design and Interviewer: Erin Janicki Interviewee: Kathleen Janicki https://erinis.online/Laura-Leigh-Portfolio Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:58:33 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Laura-Leigh-Portfolio Laura Leigh Portfolio Websites <img width="3230" height="1706" width_o="3230" height_o="1706" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc157ef8f844b234bee1563ca4537ad1e6ca9bd1e01885fcbeb665bc4f93f695/Screenshot-2026-10-16-at-12.01.25AM.png" data-mid="253428036" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc157ef8f844b234bee1563ca4537ad1e6ca9bd1e01885fcbeb665bc4f93f695/Screenshot-2026-10-16-at-12.01.25AM.png" /> <img width="3230" height="1706" width_o="3230" height_o="1706" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa293b15c8baee631b1f2fbff4893bc81f214dd276c474318c0741d38ad9d04e/Screenshot-2026-10-16-at-12.18.40AM.png" data-mid="253428053" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa293b15c8baee631b1f2fbff4893bc81f214dd276c474318c0741d38ad9d04e/Screenshot-2026-10-16-at-12.18.40AM.png" /> I worked with artist Laura Leigh on a portfolio website for her paintings (link here). She wanted a simple but professional website so visitors could see the details of her paintings clearly. This process included an initial call to understand her goals, sketches, initial wireframe layouts in Figma, and building out the website through Squarespace. I aimed to make the website structure easy to navigate and make the paintings the main focus. Credits: Web Design: Erin JanickiPaintings and Text: Laura Leigh https://erinis.online/Hopeless-Hopeless-Hopeless-1 Sun, 28 May 2023 19:48:20 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Hopeless-Hopeless-Hopeless-1 Hopeless! Hopeless! Hopeless! Publications <img width="5184" height="3456" width_o="5184" height_o="3456" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63ba528fe2444ba31ba93fd0c756b097b84f751fcb640667853021df86811706/coverair.jpg" data-mid="180238197" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63ba528fe2444ba31ba93fd0c756b097b84f751fcb640667853021df86811706/coverair.jpg" /> <img width="4677" height="3118" width_o="4677" height_o="3118" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bdde52f038889ffe140f0f1fc98839f0935c7c99d112e443363e48f4678193ab/jennifersbody_b.jpg" data-mid="180238192" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bdde52f038889ffe140f0f1fc98839f0935c7c99d112e443363e48f4678193ab/jennifersbody_b.jpg" /> A collaborative illustration fanzine by Deirra Clyburn, Dasha Loidap, and me. Each of us drew two illustrations each&nbsp;I created the page layout and cover, along with drawing two illustrations. We all took equal roles in initiating and coming up with the beginning concept and topics we wanted to illustrate. I also handled scheduling and timelines. Credits: Illustrations: Dasha Loidap, Deirra Clyburn, Erin Janicki Book Design: Erin Janicki https://erinis.online/Footer Fri, 19 May 2023 18:13:52 +0000 Erin Janicki | Graphic Designer https://erinis.online/Footer Index Are.na