Jen Hankey Maki

I'm a graphic designer, artist, HTML fidgeter and marketing nerd.

I have deep interest in tactility — appreciating how things feel, and make you feel. The subliminal, psychological reactions we have to touch fascinate me. We can make preconceived notions about what is expensive or cheap, opulent or economical, pleasant or unappealing ... all from how something feels. It's a visceral reaction, but it can sway our decision-making, from what we eat to what we wear, and even what pets we own. Where am I going with all this?

Print. I believe in the power of print. The web can create stunning interactive experiences, but I still believe there will always be a need for the printed piece. Because we like to hold things. Touch things. And we like the feeling of permanence it gives us — something the web can never give.

And that's what I do.

For more than a decade, I've studied ways to make print more compelling, enticing, exciting and (most importantly) influential.