wilde thistle
a passion project rooted in creativity, sustainability, and self-expression
Wilde Thistle is a celebration of bold color, playful detail, and unapologetic individuality—brought to life through handmade clay jewelry.
With over 20 years as a professional graphic designer, I approach every piece as both artwork and a design solution. My background in branding, composition, and color theory shapes everything from the smallest stud to the most elaborate statement earring. Each design is an intentional balance of form, texture, and palette—skills honed over decades of creating visuals that tell a story.
Wilde Thistle is where my love for maximalist, whimsical aesthetics meets the precision and strategy of professional design, resulting in jewelry that’s as artful as it is wearable.
process
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Wilde Thistle’s identity—its logo, aesthetic, packaging, and marketing—has been built from scratch. It’s a hands-on branding experience that shows my ability to create a cohesive visual language that’s consistent across physical products, digital platforms, and in-person displays.
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This jewelry isn’t just handmade—it’s designed with the same principles used in professional graphic design:
Color theory in bold, playful palettes
Composition & balance in the arrangement of shapes and textures
Typography & layout skills in product tags, labels, and promotional graphics
It’s proof that I can translate design knowledge into multiple mediums, not just a screen.
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Running Wilde Thistle means I’ve conceptualized, designed, and executed social media campaigns, product photography, and advertising materials—skills directly transferable to any design role.
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Like in client design work, Wilde Thistle requires understanding the audience, anticipating their preferences, and designing products and visuals that resonate. This strengthens my ability to connect design choices to real-world engagement and sales.
