3rd Street Book Exchange

Almost ten years ago I designed some art for the talented LiviJoy. She recently referred me to a local bookshop owner, Rachel, who was in need of a new bookmark and business cards. 3rd Street wanted to update their marketing materials and after a virtual consultation, Rachel and I came up with a fun idea.

Their older business cards featured a tree with books hanging like leaves and I had an idea how I could incorporate the sentiment but add some movement and whimsy. My goal was to capture the feeling of being gleefully swept away by a good book or story.

I designed something that’s meant to guide your eyes from the historic building 3rd Street calls home, on the left, then across the tree (wherein there are two profiles - parent and child) and on to the open book that catapults you to the right where adventure awaits in the pages and imagination soars.

If you ever find yourself in Marysville, WA be sure to swing by 3rd Street Book Exchange! While you’re there, pick up a book and one of their new bookmarks! Rachel can help you with both!