Graphic Design
PAGE AND PACKAGE DESIGN | AD AND PAGE LAYOUT | LOGOS | COVER DESIGN | POSTER DESIGN | PHOTO RETOUCHING | VEHICLE WRAPS | FASHION / CLOTHING | MAP DESIGN
My professional journey in visual communication began with the fundamentals of page layout, a skill that formed the cornerstone of my early career. I worked extensively on multi page publications, managing complex documents that often spanned hundreds of pages. The advent of desktop publishing was a transformative period that I welcomed, and I continued to specialize in publication layout for several years.
Over time, my focus evolved to encompass a broader range of graphic design disciplines. My work shifted toward advertising layout, logo design, and the composition of covers and informational maps. This path included hands on experience in varied technical processes, from manual color separation and vinyl cutting to operating vinyl printers and sign shop equipment. My proficiency with computers deepened significantly during a period in the computer game industry, where I developed foundational 3D skills and learned to work independently in a PC based environment, which led me to build my own systems. In the mid 1990s, I taught myself HTML and later CSS, leading to over six years of professional web design and development. While I no longer build sites from the ground up, I regularly write and edit HTML and CSS within platforms like WordPress, and I have practical experience working with various content management systems and server side environments.
My full time roles have consistently centered on graphic design and art direction. During my tenure at the University of Florida as a Publications and Production Specialist, my primary duty was the layout of large scale academic publications. My position at BUC International was dedicated almost entirely to web design, under the title of Art Director/Software Engineer. At The Catamaran Company, I served as a Graphic Designer responsible for advertising layout, web design, and trade show graphics for several years.
Today, much of my graphic design work directly supports my illustration projects, creating cohesive visual systems for events and venues. I create clear, functional overhead maps and diagrams. These projects, which prioritize information architecture and clarity, fall distinctly under the umbrella of graphic design, complementing the more illustrative cartography featured elsewhere in my portfolio.
Explore a selection of my graphic design projects below, focusing on informational diagrams, venue maps, and supporting visuals for major events.
PAGE AND PACKAGE DESIGN:
ADVERTISING DESIGN AND LAYOUT:
LOGO DESIGNS:
COVER DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION:
POSTER DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION:
PHOTOSHOP ONLY:
PROJECTS USING SOME PHOTOSHOP WITH OTHER SOFTWARE:
VEHICLE WRAPS:
FASHION / CLOTHING DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION:
MAP DESIGN:
ILLUSTRATION EXAMPLES (I didn't necessarily do the graphic design in the examples below but I did the illustration.) :
PORTFOLIOS
- Illustration Portfolio: Start here for custom illustration and book covers. You can also browse illustrated maps and architectural rendering.
- Fine Art: I offer original paintings and drawings, including my Custom Halftone Series. You will also find mural work here.
- Graphic Design & Motion: View my graphic design portfolio. After that, explore motion design and animated illustrations.
- Maps by application: I create illustrated maps for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation, transit and parking, towns and cities, parks, and wayfinding.
- Additional project types: I also produce cover illustration, vehicle and vinyl wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Illustration methods: My techniques include vector, isometric and axonometric, painting, black and white, GeoData maps, overhead maps, and custom halftones.
- Software portfolios: I work primarily in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and Adobe InDesign. For motion projects, I use Premiere Pro and After Effects. You can watch my demo reel here.