GRACE TAWATAO
Hi there, my name is Grace Tawatao. I am a Filipina-American graphic designer based in Seattle with a distinct interest in brand development and publication design.
Sarap Coffee
The Shape Of The Book
Ethics Of Care
Encore
Astonish Me
Fishermen’s Terminal
Sarap Coffee is a fictional brand that offers a unique blend of traditional Filipino coffee beans and other locally inspired flavors, delivering an unparalleled coffee experience that celebrates and shares the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. The brand relies on many traditional Philippine elements such as icons, textile patterns, serene landscapes, and natural materials.
2024
BRANDING
This publication was designed with the goal of visually telling the story of “The Shape of the Book”. To begin the process, I thoroughly read through the text, ensuring a deep understanding of the content so that the visual elements would both reflect and enhance the narrative. I took photographs of various books and examples of printing methods from different time periods to showcase the vast history of book production. Throughout this project, I aimed to highlight the unique details and styles that make books distinct from one another, from binding and size to hand-painted illustrations. The text and images were carefully arranged to maintain a smooth, engaging pacing throughout, avoiding repetitiveness while ensuring a cohesive and dynamic reading experience.
2025 PUBLICATION
During my time at the Graphics Center, I had the opportunity to collaborate with another designer on a mural for the University of San Francisco Student Center. The brief challenged us to create a design that embodies the university’s Ethics of Care: care for yourself, others, and the world.
2025 MURAL
Encore is a fictional tea brand tailored specifically for rockstars. This venture focuses on crafting a unified concept for a niche demographic. The tea and associated branding materials seamlessly merge these elements to convey product information while also appealing to the typical rocker consumer.
2024 BRANDING
Alexey Brodovitch possessed an exceptionally distinctive and innovative approach during his creative endeavors for Harper's Bazaar and other projects. His primary philosophy centered on the pursuit of originality and the development of unique concepts. In homage to his teachings, this booklet tells his story in a manner that draws inspiration from his artistic style, while also integrating my own artistic interpretation through vibrant color palettes unfamiliar to his original works.
2022 PUBLICATION
The Fishermen's Terminal Merchandise Concept represents an initiative aimed at fostering a sense of comfort and camaraderie among the commercial fishermen who operate at Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal. The visual elements in this project strive to convey the valor and heroism demanded by the inherently perilous nature of the commercial fishing profession. The artistic inspiration is drawn from the memorial located at Fishermen's Terminal, which solemnly commemorates those fishermen who have tragically lost their lives while on duty.
2023 MERCHANDISE