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Sept 07
DPI Advertising
Chicago Design
Project Details
Project Goal
The goal was to create a 2-4 page design about the city I live in. The company then collects these designs from their worldwide network of designers to create a book to send to potential clients.
Web
Aug 07
FDM Online
Website Redesign
Project Details
Project Goal
FDM Online is the online home of FDM Magazine, published by WATT. The site needed to be redesigned to reflect current web trends, while still allowing for ample ad space.
// NOTE: The new site has not yet gone live.
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July 07
Cabinetmaker Online
Website Redesign
Project Details
Project Goal
Cabinetmaker Online is the online home of Cabinetmaker Magazine, published by WATT. The redesign was to improve site visuals and fonts.
Web
June 07
Watt Poultry
Website Redesign
Project Details
Project Goal
WattPoultry.com is the internet home of several poultry magazines published by Watt. The goal was to increase site readability and visuals.
Web
May 07
Petfood Industry
Website Redesign
Project Details
Project Goal
The goal was to increase site readability, so the main work was done on font usage and white space.
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Dec 06
Hops & Barley
Logo Design
Project Details
Project Goal
This was a logo for a bar inside the Courhouse Grill (a restaurant located in Woodstock, IL). The idea was to create an old style logo featuring a three-legged dog (Hops) and barley (because they serve beer).
Web
Nov 06
Tip Top Bistro
Website Redesign
Project Details
Project Goal
Tip Top Bistro is an upscale restaurant located in Woodstock, IL, and the website needed to reflect that. Strong visuals and easy to use navigation were paramount.
Web
Nov 06
Emily's On the Square
Website Design
Project Details
Project Goal
I wanted to utilize elements of the logo in the website design, and we accomplished that with the color scheme, border, font usage, and leaf rollovers.
Web
Oct 06
Chef Cali
Website Design
Project Details
Project Goal
Chef Cali's clientele was upscale, and so the website needed to reflect that. I wanted to have eye-catching photos on all the pages, and use a good amount of whitespace.
Web
Sept 06
Mardi Gras Deli
Website Design
Project Details
Project Goal
Mardi Gras Deli was is a fun, playful place to eat. The website design was to reflect that playfulness. The actual deli has colorful striped walls, and they wanted that reflected in the website design.
Web
Aug 06
Huene Real Estate
Website Redesign
Project Details
Project Goal
The Huene Real Estate website redesign needed to feature strong visuals and eye-catching fonts. I wanted to use the colors in their logo extensively on the website, and I think I accomplished that.
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Aug 06
Huene Real Estate
Postcard Design
Project Details
Project Goal
Huene Real Estate uses postcards to attract potential buyers, and so I wanted the postcard to be easy to read and eye-catching.
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Aug 06
Huene Real Estate
Flyer Design
Project Details
Project Goal
The projects goals were the same as the postcard. Of course, I wanted to use the same design principles to make the brand evident across both pieces. Also, I wanted to feature plently of beautiful images of the homes.
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Aug 06
Jeronimus Wedding
Wedding Invitation
Project Details
Project Goal
The wedding invitation was to reflect elegance and the juxtaposition of white and black (which was clever, because the groom was white and the bride was black). Or, the colors could've been due to the reason that the groom is a big Raiders fan...
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College
Rodchenko Reds candy
Poster Design
Project Details
Project Goal
This was a poster for a fake Russian candy, and so I utilized aspects of Constructivist design in it.
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College
Big Apple Circus
Poster Design
Project Details
Project Goal
In this project, I was heavily influenced by the poster advertisements of old. I also wanted to incorporate some of my illustration into the piece.
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College
RYN Design
Postcard Series
Project Details
Project Goal
The assignment was to create a series of postcards as a form of self-promotion. These would be sent to potential clients/employers. Each one highlights a different aspect of my design. I made the brand of RYN Design apparant across them all, and I wanted to utilize different colors in each one.
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College
Frank Lloyd Left
Font Design
Project Details
Project Goal
I wanted to create a display font, and I became influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's impressive architectural style. I tried to reflect that in this font, while style making it readable.
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College
E-Tarded
Magazine Cover
Project Details
Project Goal
I created this magaine cover for a fake publication called E-Tarded Magazine (which should be real). The featured story is about a modern-day Shakespeare. I wanted him to look like a cross between old drawings of Shakespeare and Steve Carell on the poster for 40-Year-Old Virgin. Mission Accomplished.
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College
ECC Portfolio Review
Poster
Project Details
- ClientELgin Community College
- MediumPrint
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Project Goal
I had to go with a Andy Warhol theme with this poster, and deal with the challenge of putting a 17 headshots on it. I also wanted to make sure the piece had good balance and lead the eyes down the page.
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College
"Focus"
Digital Illustration
Project Details
Project Goal
I wanted to do a trendy, digital illustration that utilized an indie-rocker dude, a silhouette of a woman, and a hip font. And vibrant colors. This was for the guy that ever had trouble focusing when that certain female is in the room.
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College
Frank 'N' Stein restaurant
Logo Design
Project Details
- ClientFrank 'N' Stein restaurant
- MediumLogo
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Project Goal
I had to design a logo for a fake restaurant called "Frank 'N' Stein," a hot dog and beer place. I wanted to apply the theme of frankenstein to the food, while still making the food somewhat appetizing looking.
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College
Medical Illustrators Lectures
Poster
Project Details
- ClientMedical Illustrators Lecture Series
- MediumPrint
- LinkView Larger
Project Goal
I wanted to combine an old medical illustration with some modern-day photoshop techniques. Also, I was very influenced by Constructivism and Bauhaus design styles, and that shows with this piece.
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Spring 06
Beastee T-Shirt Co.
T-Shirt Design
Project Details
Project Goal
I came up with this t-shirt design for Beastee, a t-shirt company I was doing with my brother-in-law. I thought, what would a black Arnold Schwarzeneggar look like? Also, I wanted to use a Terminator-style font. "I'll be black."
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College
"Lazy"
Poster Design
Project Details
Project Goal
Baahhh! I've gotta write another one of these? I'll do it tomorrow...
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College
80's Night
Logo Design
Project Details
Project Goal
This logo was to capture the essence of an 80's night at the local dance club. Prepare for an evening of laser lights and Flock of Seagulls music. After a hard day's work, you've earned it.
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College
The History of Robots
Timeline Design
Project Details
- ProjectThe History of Robots
- MediumPrint
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Project Goal
I was faced with the challenge of designing a creative timeline for the history of robots. I think I completely covered every important event related to robots that has ever occured.
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College
Barry Bonds Article
Magazine Spread
Project Details
- ProjectBarry Bond Magazine Spread
- MediumPrint
- LinkView Larger
Project Goal
This was a design for the opening pages of a magazine article about Barry Bonds. Did he cheat? I guess we'll never know...