Over the years, I've done a lot of different types of projects, for a lot of different types of clients. Everything from logos, marketing materials, advertising, tradeshow booths, email marketing, websites, UI/UX, multimedia...the works.
Curious to see an example of something not displayed below?
Give me a shout, and I'll send something right along.
I am a lead/senior level art director with management experience, and extensive print and interactive chops. I have wide ranging experience in everything from consumer goods and packaging, through corporate identity, brand management, rich media, and trade-show environment design. I solve problems, and use my experience and 'hat collection' to help find solutions quickly and in budget.
I didn't come to design through the most usual pathway. My degree is in English literature (and a bunch of other things). However, I did paint and photograph. One day I was asked, as "an art guy" to do a lecture poster. I enjoyed the process of doing so, both the technical challenges and working with the client. I loved seeing complex ideas reduced to elegant expressions and clearly communicated. I loved holding the finished product in my hands, smelling the fresh ink and feeling the paper...
I still do.
PDF file of my most current resumé.
Suggested uses: paper airplanes, party favors, placemats, wobbly table shims, solving design problems.
Client list available on request.
I collect hobbies - painting, photography, reading, writing, gardening, cooking, collecting things (vintage cameras, vintage pocket knives, antique pocket watches). I like pipes and cigars, and hats...I love music, singing, playing the piano and fiddle. I like to build tube amplifiers, and designing speakers and other audio equipment. I enjoy fly fishing, camping, and making things by hand...the list really does go on.
If you have questions, design problems to solve, projects to tackle,
or just want to say hello, please send me a note using the form below.
You can also reach me by phone at 312.933.3832.
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Branding
franchise logo design
Branding
logo system
Brandingpromotional logo
Branding
logo design
Website
enterprise UI/UX
Holiday Video
stop action
Websiteintegrated campaign 1
Poster
integrated campaign 1
website
portfolio site and blog
advertising
concept development
Advertising
concept development
Annual report
design build and print
website and emails
integrated campaign 2
Print and signage
integrated campaign 2
Editorialmonthly training magazines