Having tried to design for the Olympics myself (as a student project), I know the guidelines, rules, and comity hoops that need to be jumped through to get anything done. That is why all Olympic advertising, graphic design, and even down to the Olympic Logo itself essentially look dumbed-down and wh[...]
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February 14th, 2010 - 4:37 pm § in Design
Creating a Logo – Concepts and Thumbnails
This is my second year doing work for the International Climbers Festival. Last year I built the website and started to get my feet wet with doing social media work for the ICF. This year, Brian Fabel, a friend and ICF board member, has put together a creative team, also known as the marketing advis[...]
January 29th, 2010 - 3:05 pm § in Design
Mind Mapping as a Creative Jump Start
When starting a new project, the best way to start the creativitiy flowing is by creating a mind map. I pitched the idea to the team and they decided to give it a try. I pitched the idea to them saying that I would say a word, and they tell me the first word that comes to their head, and then I show[...]
September 11th, 2009 - 3:08 pm § in Design
School Poster – Inspired by Marshall McLuhan
Disclaimer: This is a large poster, it is difficult to understand my vision without seeing it in person. This poster was inspired by Marshall McLuhan’s book, The Medium is the Message. The red type is every bad thing said about me in report cards from Kindergarden to 8th grade. All images used[...]