James Oakey

Communication Arts (Graphic Design)

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Hello! I’m James Oakey and I like to make things and tell stories. As a kid, I discovered a lifelong interest in the process of creating. Somewhere there’s a VHS tape of a two-year-old James longingly pleading for Dad’s camcorder. Maybe it was meant to be. Today, I put that curiosity to use in service of crafting brand identities, products, and other bits and bobs with a particular love for fun little details.

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"STAR TEAM is a toy line that introduces worldbuilding through characters that solve personal, political, and moral problems with their hearts and minds, packaged in a way that takes kids and play seriously. The setting is futuristic and science-fiction inspired, depicting a human society that’s reached out into the stars and found its place among diverse alien cultures. Unfortunately, these differences in culture lead to misunderstandings and friction between these societies, which our heroes set out to help solve. The central themes of this world include the importance of teamwork and treating everybody equally, an emphasis on protection over violence, and using your hearts and smarts to overcome hardship. The tone is bright and optimistic, but not without danger and adversity. STAR TEAM is meant to be enjoyed by kids of all identities and backgrounds in the eight to twelve age range, with a particular focus on inclusivity and rejecting a “boys’ toy/girls’ toy” dichotomy."

Huvver logo animation

Huvver is a theoretical quick travel service app, revolving around summoning high-flying drones to take you where you need to go. Reach new heights and say goodbye to rush hour with Huvver.

Chewed Out is a student film project exploring the idiom to "bite off more than you can chew" through the lens of the downfall of a student film project.

Silly Rabbit! is a somber look at the plight of Tricks, the Trix Rabbit. Follow him through the decades as he's denied again and again the sweet satisfaction of his favorite sugary cereal. Like Sisyphus rolling the boulder, he's doomed to never achieve his simple desire.

Bite + Bike is a magazine exploring Los Angeles eateries from the perspective of bicycle commuters. Built to to fit easily in a traveler's pockets, Bite + Bike is the perfect companion for the hungry cyclist.
Love Insulin is a hypothetical talk given by author Tobias Wolff about the intoxicating nature of young love, and how obsessions throughout our life can affect us for the worse.

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