The Work

A mug begins as a lump of clay. A well-loved chair begins as a few pieces of wood. A brand begins in much the same way, with a story, a purpose, and a hope that it might become something people return to for years to come.

I believe that the best identities feel less like something invented and more like something discovered. I want the identities I create to feel like they existed long before I arrived.

The goal isn’t to create a logo that shouts for attention. It’s to create something that feels honest to the people behind it and recognizable to the people it serves.

That’s the kind of design work I enjoy most.

Every object begins somewhere.

A person's hand is flattening a piece of paper with a metal clip. The paper has a logo and text from House Over Yonder. The table holds old books, a decorative vase, a wooden candlestick, a picture frame, and a round metal object. The background includes a window and part of a wall.

A few Ways to begin

A vintage box camera with a textured black body, a circular lens, and metallic accents, positioned on a table or surface.
A man wearing a plaid shirt and a tall hat standing among large tobacco plants on a farm.

Selected works

Over the past several years I have created identities for imagined places, wonderful businesses, and a handful of projects still waiting to exist.

Together, they form an ongoing archive of the kinds of places, businesses, and stories I hope to keep building.

Logo of Whitcombe House Estate featuring an elegant script with the estate's name.
Pink and cream hydrangea flowers surrounded by green leaves.
An old silver tankard with intricate engraved patterns around the top, handle, and lower part, featuring floral and geometric designs.
An old silver tankard with intricate engraved patterns around the top, handle, and lower part, featuring floral and geometric designs.

HM-001

A blank, torn piece of paper with slightly rough edges, beige color, and a textured surface.
Marigold Print and Paper logo with a gold and black emblem above the name.

HM-002

A person wearing a hat and checkered shirt, working in a field with large tobacco plants.
A person wearing a hat and checkered shirt, working in a field with large tobacco plants.

HM-003

An old, metallic skeleton key with a circular handle and a long shaft, featuring a double-bit bit at its end.
Logo for Cross Timbers Land Company featuring the company name and tag line with a fence line icon above.
Close-up of a vintage blue and white ceramic plate with intricate floral and geometric designs.

HM-004

Sunday Butter Dairy & Creamery logo in script and block fonts.

Modern Design for Old Souls

House Over Yonder works with small businesses, makers, and organizations who value thoughtful design that is built to last generations to come.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear about what you’re building.

Close-up of a rusty horseshoe.
Close-up of a white seashell with ridges and a slightly pinkish hue.