About
Welcome! I am Brendan Conner, a digital designer, and creator of Ethereal Ash Creative. I offer creative services such as branding, logo design, and print design.Ethereal Ash Creative is Inspired by the life cycle of a Phoenix. It is built around transformation and the idea of rebirth. Here to give new life and personality to old ideas and forgotten concepts, allowing them to glow with new energy, movement, and purpose.
[Ethe·re·al (ih-THEER-ee-ul)]
A: Marked by unusual delicacy or refinement
B: Seeming to belong to or come from another world : Otherworldly
Featured Work
Purr Pantry Branding
Into the Future
3D Environmental Scene
Memphis in May 2025
Technest Solutions I.T.
Zebra Kick
Energy Drink
Video Projects
Pet Food Advertisement
Retro Vacation TV Ad
Quick Persona 5 Documentary
Unreal Engine Horror Game Project Trailer
Other Projects
Book Database Prototype
Wiki App Prototype
Services
The Mind Map Process
I offer creative services that can bring your ideas to life!
These services include:
Logo Design & Animation
Print Design
Digital Design
Package Design
UI/UX Design
Picture Restoration
Contact
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Into The Future
A powerful weapon from the distant future! It was found on another galaxy far away. This gun is powered and constructed from materials we have yet to discover. Based on the design and structure, scientists believe it may have been created by a human from the future.
The Objective
Design a futuristic sci-fi weapon with a hard surface.
The Process
My references were sci-fi movies and videogames like Halo, Star Wars, and Call of Duty. According to my references, futuristic sci-fi weapons usually have neon lights, unique colors, and floating parts. So, I merged these concepts with real gun ideas to create a realistic 3D model in Blender. I gave the hammer of the gun the largest glow effect because normally for any gun, that is where the power is released.
Wiki App Prototype
The world is filled with many intelligent animals, but some are more gifted than others. This app displays the data and research of the most intelligent animals.
The Objective
Create a wiki page with three sections, a picture roulette, and a drop-down menu.
The Process
I noticed that most wiki pages have the problem of having a bland user interface, filled with walls of text and few pictures, which makes visitors lose interest. So, I created this prototype with a colorful and interactive user interface for a better user experience.
Book Database Prototype
An easy to use, and colorful database app featuring a huge collection of Scooby-Doo books for Hanna Barbera fans. This app is filled with many the Scooby-Doo tales for children and adults to enjoy within their fingertips.
The Objective
Create a themed book database prototype app with a simple navigation that is easily readable.
The Process
First, I began with the design of the title page. The design needed to have a childlike horror theme, featuring every member of the Mystery Gang. My references came from the openings of the cartoons, in which bats fly and a ghost is visible.As for the user interface, I noticed that Scooby-Doo books covers have highly saturated colors, so I created it in the same style. Next, I drew the navigation buttons as ketchup and mustard because sandwiches are eaten in almost every story, and they really like smothering them in ketchup and mustard. The back button is in the shape of Scooby's favorite snack, a Scooby Snack. With so many stories, it was challenging cropping each picture for the table of contents while keeping the text easily readable.
Unreal Engine Horror Game Trailer
The Darkest Valley
This horror game tells the story of an unlucky traveler. At the late hours of a rainy night, he can't find his way back home. Lost and low on fuel, he spots an ominous large cabin within a dark valley in the distance. It looks abandoned and worn down from old age. Desperate and tired, he walks along the valley. Unbeknownst to our traveler, a slew of evil events are unfolding here. There are many questions to be answered upon this adventure. Like where are the previous residents? Or will our unlucky traveler make it out alive or not?
Purr Pantry
Purr Pantry is a natural ingredient cat food company, This branding features package designs, an advertisement, website, and a mobile app. This was my final project of college.
Early Logo Design Concept
This is the early concept of the logo, using only grayscale to check clarity, and legibility.
The Process
Realizing that there are countless pet food brands, I questioned how Purr Pantry could be unique. Well, the color palette was my first idea. Second, I thought of the logo design. In order to stand out from the competition, the identity of the brand must be noticeable within a quick glance. Eureka! A cat cooking food in the logo, wearing a chef hat! Problem solved.
Website Landing Page
The website is colorful and humorous, keeping the same aesthetic that their audience enjoys. (Possibly making them smile)
The Mobile App
The mobile app's user interface abides by Jakob’s Law of the laws of ux. (Users expect websites and other digital products to be designed in a way that’s consistent with others they’ve used in the past.) This was created in Figma.
Purr Pantry Commercial
The advertisement is comedic and uses a VFX environment created in Blender.
Memphis in May 2025 Event Poster
The ultimate fusion of barbecue and kimchi! Memphis in May is a yearly festival in Memphis, Tennessee, and the honored country was South Korea. This month-long event featured cultural exhibitions, trade delegations, and international showcases celebrating the growing diplomatic and economic partnership between Memphis and South Korea. Hopefully you're enjoying a bowl of kimchi and BBQ while reading.
3d Environmental Design
Our valiant Hero has defeated the wicked insect queen. Defeated by the magical sword of the chosen one, all that remains is her head.
TechNest Solutions I.T
TechNest Solutions is an I.T. company that solves common issues with software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, network management, and technical support,
What is Zebra Kick
Zebra Kick is an energy drink brand designed to boost stamina. Infused with pineapple flavor and Based on the strength of a Zebra's kick.(Not made from real Zebras but you'll probably feel like one!)
The Assignment
The project was to create a beverage brand, and package design. This assignment was given to me by my college professor.
Design Challenges
The color theme is blue, yellow, orange, and black. How did I come up with a zebra from that? Well, I thought of an animal that could represent energy. A gorilla is overused, and slow. Cheetah? Too cliche. After thinking of many animals, I moved on to what action the animal does that represents energy. Ah! A Zebra, it kicks. Whatever it kicks, breaks. That is where the mascot and the font style came from.
