Good design is about facilitating communication. Paramount to Align Visual Arts & Communication is learning what you and your company need and translating that into dynamic material that communicates directly to your target audience. As the owner and creative director of Align, I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of clients large and small. I have worked on more than 40 books for international book distributor, Baker & Taylor, developed several ancillary products for Portable Press (whose Uncle John series reaches hundreds of thousands of readers), and designed booklets and brochures for Ashland (Oregon) School District. But as a small business owner, I'm particularly sensitive to the needs of other small businesses. I go out of my way to really get to know a company and discover how best to represent it visually. I value collaboration and work closely with my clients to make sure they're getting exactly what they want and need. In addition to branding, Align c