Knight Design

2️⃣ Simpson Helmet Auction – Sept. 14.
Designed this poster to spread the word: the Simpson White Ghost Bandit helmet was auctioned to support Johnny D’s recovery.
📍 Murto Made, Huntersville, NC | 🗓 Sept. 14

“Revival is messy. It’s bold. It’s gentle. And sometimes, it just means showing up.”

This morning, I had the joy of attending the monthly “Creative Mornings” seminar hosted by the ever-inspiring nonprofit Charlotte Is Creative, inside the creative warehouse space of Blume Studios (a nod to Blumenthal). Coffee in hand, my name tag asked that I specify what Monopolt piece of mt favorite—Blume is working on life size Monopoly board pieces, and what a great way to have an icebreaker to start convos by saying “I picked an Old Hat” or “Thimbles for the win!” Naturally, I checked the “race car” box on my name tag (because Monopoly choices DO matter), and joined a room full of creatives exploring this month’s global theme: Revival.

Revival as newstalgia. The familiar, seen in a new way. A return not to the past, but to purpose—with fresh eyes.

The talk by local artist Meredith Connelly was the kind that lingers, and not just because of her work on display, or the hush in the crowd while she opened up about trauma she’s experienced that impacts her art and pushes her to impact her community. She spoke about revival as something we don’t wait for—we engage in it. She reminded us that revival:
• is the return,
• is not comfortable,
• is active and messy,
• begins when we stop asking for permission,
• and is as individual as it is collective.

She described the beauty of dew drops—forming individually, but eventually merging into something bigger. That’s what revival looks like in community.

Sometimes, revival is just a voice inside saying, “You can do this. We can do this.”

I’m so grateful to live in a city that celebrates not just art and creativity, but the people behind it. Charlotte Is Creative is building something real—something that makes space for vulnerability, curiosity, and the courage to try again.

Revival isn’t about getting it right. It’s about showing up. And this morning, I’m glad I did. Because it’s a message I needed to hear as a Creative who is trying to find his voice, a sense of community, and a sense of belonging.

I just wrapped up a project I’m proud of—"Naturhus," a fictional brand concept inspired by the Swedish word for “Nature House.” Naturhus is rooted in the core principles of Scandinavian design: simplicity, functionality, and a deep respect for nature. The brand reflects how Swedish design often begins—with natural materials, timeless values, and purposeful craftsmanship.
From the versatile logo system to a carefully curated color palette (featuring Swedish-named hues like lilja [lily], mossgrön [moss green], and avgrund [abyss]), every design decision ties back to the brand’s foundation in nature and Nordic culture and their connection to the expansive forests and mountains of their country.
This project challenged me to explore how a brand identity can feel rooted and adaptable across digital, print, and environmental spaces, including a website, banner, and hero images—just like a real Naturhus integrates with its surroundings and stands on a strong foundation for growth. 🌱 🏠 🇸🇪

Check out the full identity system and visual breakdown on my portfolio:
https://www.knightdesign.org/graphic-design/naturhus