Designers are like the world's visual translators of the seemingly mundane all the way to the very complex. Using color, typography, shape, and good storytelling, designers help turn companies into brands — which at a basic level can help us all navigate the world of products and services around us better, but at its very best, can even help us connect more deeply to the people and things we really value. Here are few simple branding projects I've worked on, from logos and packaging to campaigns and whole identities.