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Deneen Pottery is a second generation family business established in 1972 in a two car garage by Peter and Mary Deneen in Saint Paul, MN. Their goal has remained unchanged: create functional, beautiful, hand-thrown stoneware for our clients. They collaborate with companies both small and large, from coast to coast – through manufacturing handmade pottery mugs in the USA.
Originally Deneen brought me on to solve a filing format issue they were having. They thought this project would take 4-5months. After 2 or 3 weeks I solved their filing problem and I asked what’s next. We created a position which involved Graphic Design and Social Media Management.
My main position there involved a client sending anything from their logo to a picture of a waterfall. From that I would create a black and white image to press into a clay emblem. It took on new meaning to me to set something in stone. I developed a deep grasp of the design elements, illustration, and logo design through this process. The glaze would run into every crevice and I needed to pay attention to all the design elements to create that depth and contrast in every piece.
Another role I had was to create many print marketing pieces for the company over my tenure. These were used in everyday functions as well and large advertising efforts. I was also tasked with taking on the social media presence of the company. In a couple months, I increased their audience from two followers to over a thousand. It was a fun opportunity!
Deneen Pottery
Originally Deneen brought me on to solve a filing format issue they were having. They thought this project would take 4-5months. After 2 or 3 weeks I solved their filing problem and I asked what’s next. We created a position which involved Graphic Design and Social Media Management.
My main position there involved a client sending anything from their logo to a picture of a waterfall. From that I would create a black and white image to press into a clay emblem. It took on new meaning to me to set something in stone. I developed a deep grasp of the design elements, illustration, and logo design through this process. The glaze would run into every crevice and I needed to pay attention to all the design elements to create that depth and contrast in every piece.
Another role I had was to create many print marketing pieces for the company over my tenure. These were used in everyday functions as well and large advertising efforts. I was also tasked with taking on the social media presence of the company. In a couple months, I increased their audience from two followers to over a thousand. It was a fun opportunity!