MN Grit List.

GRIT: /grit/ noun

1. "firmness of character; indomitable spirit." 2. "perseverance and passion for long-term goals."

WorkMaren NelsonJune 19, 2015logo design, logo, grit, graphic design, branding, freelanceComment

Minneapolis urban farming meets visual data.

After college, I managed to convince my parents to let me take over large sections of their yard to grow food. Five seasons later, we're still canning tomatoes, harvesting kale, and eating more beans off the vine than I thought physically possible.

WorkMaren NelsonMarch 31, 2015infographic, data visualization, urban farming, urban agricultre, graphic designComment

Softly spring.

It's hard to be inspired by winter when Boston has all your snow and what you're left with is the bitter cold. You would think even a dedicated Minnesotan like myself would be ready for spring at this point, but it's only February and I don't want to get my hopes up.

LifeMaren NelsonFebruary 26, 2015spring, floral arrangement, Minnesota winterComment

Creating dazzle.

I have no idea how to make a typeface. Not really at least. Skillshare can only teach me so much. However, I'm trying my hand at exploring letter forms and this is what I've got:

DabblesMaren NelsonNovember 28, 2014font, personal project, typeface, type design, typography, dazzleComment

More work, a few dabbles, & unsolicited commentary.

More work, a few dabbles, &
unsolicited commentary.