Fresh vegetables from the market in Mbouda, Cameroon
My name is Thryn. Once upon a time I was a graphic designer living and working in Baltimore, Maryland for a superb design firm called Ashton design. Life was grand.
I wrote two blogs: zzilch about design and inspiration, focusing on eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable design; and wedlog, a magical blog of fun, funky and green wedding planning. I taught art to kids, I indulged in presidential documentaries on the history channel, I watched Wes Anderson movies with my best friends. Then I quit my job and joined the Peace Corps.
For two years, I taught computer literacy to eager-minded Cameroonian school children in the hinge of Africa. I wore pagne, I rode in bush taxis with goats tied to the top, I ate Koki and drank Fanta in giant glass bottles with my village friends, I read all seven Harry Potter books in French. I loved it.
Now I’m back in a place where I can push some buttons on the computer and 20 minutes later a pizza comes to the door. It’s time for a fresh start. I’m living in San Diego, and doing freelance design full time. I’m making websites, invitations, binding books and screen printing funny little cards again. Oh and I got a small letterpress machine. Fancy!
Instead of continuing writing for zzilch and wedlog separately, I’m putting all design and special event content together in one blog, found here. Since Wedlog has continued to be a great reference for those planning a special event who want to make it unique, handmade and green, I’ll leave it up though over time I’ll import some of the most popular tutorials and references here.
It’s been a great journey so far, and the road ahead looks to be filled with rainbows, sunshine, and signposts set in perfectly kerned Helvetica Neue.
yay! Glad that you are back in design world!
Hi Thryn,
I can’t believe the two years is gone already! Welcome home! I enjoyed reading about your adventures as a Peace Corps volunteer and admired all you gave and did. Thank you for sharing that with the world. I only read Zzilch, not Wedlog. Now I look forward to that.
Welcome home! I’m guessing that you’re experiencing a period of adjustment, but what you learned and lived will be a part of you forever.
Best wishes,
Lynn
So happy to see your plans are coming together! You are a very talented young lady. It is going to be great to keep up with you and Linus. It will be so different thinking of you as a California girl now instead of a Peace Corp member in Cameroon. I am sure you will experience lots of success and happiness!
Sending hugs to you and Linus!
Good luck. Glad to hear you made it home safely.
Nice looking blog by the way.
Feel free to tweak my blog when you get bored.
I’m on it!
Good Luck!! Great Blog!!!
Hey Girl,
Just saw your mom at the Imperial and she gave me an update on your situation. Glad to hear you’re in San Diego. Years ago I used to live in Oceanside – very nice area.
Anyway, a Medical Illustration major (and graphic designer) that used to work with us at MCG is living in San Diego now too. She also does freelance work and has some kinda permanent gig too. Her name is Diantha La Vine and she’s about your age. She’s a very sweet girl. You’ll have to facebook her but it could be worth it for a business contact and maybe a new friend too. Drop her a message.
Hope all continues to be well with you.
Tim
Amazing design to this blog–you really do have a gift. Let me know if you ever want to trade tips on the web design/app design front!
Best,
Krystal