What is Cool?
This is a mini-doc I like to revisit from time to time. To remind myself I have something going.
Great for those moments of doubt, in times where I feel like I have an exorbitant amount of pressure to perform. This and the influencers documentary give me something to remind me that Im working towards something bigger than me.
Designed this logo for a friend of mine making the move to public relations. I wanted to keep it minimal, with a focus on typography. My first thought was to play on the word "buffalowe" and giving the logo a silhouette. Very pleased with the outcome.
Took some time out of my busy-busy Sunday to see my lil darlings, my godbabies, Aisley + Aiden get baptized. I love them to pieces, and very honored to be there. While I was bored out my mind in church service, sorry God, I snapped some black and whites of the twins.
Apart of my job as a jr.webmaster over at overstockArt.com, I have to design for the site, and for the sales dept., creating banner for mail outs and such. Here are a few of those banners after the jump.
This is a new track I produced a little while ago. I wanted to make something dark and melancholy. A lot of my inspiration comes from listening to the dark electronic/progressive rock from the past, like Depeche Mode and Tricky, even Massive Attack. Capturing that moment, emotionally, and visually into sound. I've been really pleased with how things are turning out production wise.
There are a few other snippets of music after the jump.
Hawdwerk and I have played with a few splash page concepts. This concept is by far my favorite out of our many trials. Hawdwerk has been pushing his new music and branding, which I can identity with, which is the main reason I have taken him on as a client. I feel we are both looking for a way to express ourselves creatively and to create an identity for ourselves in this creative world. Collectively we work on the direction, but I appreciate him the most for allowing me to 75% of the control the presentation. I've grown so much as a graphic designer working on just his projects alone.
In the last few years, my love for R.E.M. has grown, and I have come to really appreciate the art. I say art, because their expression hasnt been bond by trend or novelty. I like to believe it is a deep need to move the culture and stand for something more than celebrity.
Blue, by R.E.M., directed by James Franco, gives me a sense nostalgia, reminding me of my years in Los Angeles, being apart of a young scene that exposed me to all the whoas of Hollywood. Seeing the iconic Hollywood Blvd, and Roosevelt, and what that represents, really drudges up memories of long nights and early mornings, dressed in whiskey. Im reminded of the emotions almost forgotten in my journey.
James and R.E.M. captured that essence, not just by casting Lindsey Lohan, but all the imagery. It's the way Lindsey is put behind the camera, and instantly begins to perform. The streets full of people all wanting to feel hollywood, and its glamour. The consistent sunshine and ray bans. Its everything I remember.
Anybody who knows me, knows I'm a huge JMSN fan. I had the pleasure of being introduced to his music last SXSW. This year I had the pleasure to shoot him. JMSN, now a band, made up one of the highlights of my trip.
About a month ago, I made a commitment to myself that I would put more effort into learning more about this creative world, and progressing in my skill set. In my pursuit, skimming thru the interweb, I discovered Sagmeister & Walsh.
I'm not even a fan of cats. I say that, and yet my logo is indeed a cat in glasses. There are a few felines that have stolen my heart, with their cuteness. Poor declawed princess of casa de winos.
I have been working with HAWDWERK. for some time. I really appreciate our relationship, and the effort we put in to create quality branding/marketing material. HAWDWERK. is very hands on, and open, which not only makes my job easier, but helps to satisfy the needs of my client. And if I've learned anything, you have to hold on to those clients you can present concepts to at 3 am cst (2 hour difference).
Last year was a great year for me, graphic design wise. I took on a few challenging projects and gained quality working relationships with a few good clients. There was a lot of growth. I still have a long way to go, but I can say 2012 put me on the right path.
