creativity

Finally an Olympic Design That Hasn’t Been Sterilized!

February 17, 2010 Design

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 whitewashed. Don’t want to offend. Don’t want to cause controversy.

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Mind Mapping as a Creative Jump Start

January 29, 2010 Design

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 showed them with an example. I said “Climber!” Brian said “Muscle!”

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School Poster – Inspired by Marshall McLuhan

September 11, 2009 Design

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 came from a [...]

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How To – Illustrator Rotation Patterns

September 11, 2009 Design
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Fun With Grids – Photoshop & Illustrator

September 11, 2009 Design
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A few sketches…

September 11, 2009 Design
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