• Pairing with literary pieces on same page when possible
• Graphically adds interest to the publication
• Use of high-contrast, graphically oriented images
• Pen and ink on paper

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• Standardization of margins and over all tighter look
• Updated usage of Paragraph and Character Style Sheets
• Migrated the layout production of Light Quarterly from Corel Word Perfect to Adobe Indesign CS3
• Better integration of art direction relating to individual poems
• Initiated paperless proof reading program where authors and proof readers mark up their copy electronically in Adobe Reader with 'Comments Enabled'

• Use of green as symbolic for 'money'
• Disruptive, uneven frame to set the image contents apart in a jarring manner
• 'Yellow' glow symbolizing fear
• Image of 'Bank' building looms large in background
• Foreground figure throwing up arms in victory

Layout in Adobe Illustrator, illustration hand drawn and scanned into Illustrator layout.

Book available at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4001 as an e-book.

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• Proposals are sales and marketing documents more than simple reports
• The flavor of the message is as important as the content

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• Layout of material that looks economical within your given space
• Images that catch the eye and reinforce your written message
• EPS B+W Layout 6.25"x7.5"

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Poster design may push you to improve your visual shorthand further

Poster 11"x17"

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Document design in a corporate environment presents elemental challenges:

• Layout of material that looks economical; even if it is not
• Spatial relation to other page elements that achieve balance
• Visual clarity in the layout of complex subject matter

Document interior
8.5x11

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Instruction sheet for office telecom equipment:

• Incorporate corporate identity with design elements
• Short and concise instructions on how to operate the equipment in question
• Use graphical elements to convey information more economically
  

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Post Card for working artist announcing new web site

• Selection of suitable image for postcard by artist and Tom Gorman
• Scaling and cropping to suit piece

Logo Design Occasional nonstandard design in a corporate environment can be an opportunity to 'break the rules' with successful results as with this association's logo redesign

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Report Booklet

As a contract worker for an agency that deals with a variety of clients, some assignments are going to be more interesting then others. I ended up in Evanston right after the blizzard of 1998 at Rotary International. This booklet was one of many published at year end and distributed globally in a number of languages to its members.

The format of the booklet was 9"x12" with fan-fold, and saddle stitch binding. A pale yellow 50 lb. coverstock was used.

Click on the above image for a interior sample. This illustrates the general layout while purposely obscuring the sensitive information therein.

Lutheran School Year Booklet

An associate had a school that was in need of a school booklet in a limited timeframe. Being that the organization was not-for-profit, the budget was tight but manageable. I had complete creative freedom which was great. One of the patrons provided snapshots from the last school year that made the job easier as well as adding a personal touch.

The format of the booklet was on letter sized stock with fan-fold, and saddle stitch binding. A buff 50 lb. coverstock was used and was well received.

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Training Product Logo

This training logo for an important product rollout borrowed on the old-fashioned Santa Fe diesel locomotive color theme to provide the desired connection. The objective was to create a unique image that was easily identifiable with both the "DSL" internet product and association with "speed." Click image for larger sample.

Salsa Label

I have made a number of salsa labels over the years for myself. All in a attempt to 'give fair warning' to friends and the curious alike as to how HOT my home made salsa is.

This was one of the more fun efforts in an attempt at a period piece. I have always had an interest in the second world war, and this particular rendering was a 'homage' to the infamous S.B.D. dive bomber that served so well in the Pacific theater- particularly in the battle of Coral Sea. Click image for larger sample.

Audio Tape Label

This was Blue Noise' first production effort. Done on all home analog equipment in a bedroom studio, the tape itself received mixed reviews, but ultimately never got any airplay. Still the effort was a big step from previous efforts. And of course, the cover design helped spark curiosity if nothing else.Click image for larger sample.