Everything is designed. Few things are designed well. - Brian Reed

Client | Taylor Family Chiropratcic | Dr. Mark W. Taylor

 

about

I firmly believe that what we do for a living should be built around the talents and interests that come naturally to us.  Growing up I enjoyed creating art, figuring out how to build things without looking at the instructions, and always thinking outside of the box. After graduating from the Art Institute of Seattle, I worked for several large civil engineering firms because my graduation portfolio represented the type of work that these firms were looking for- clean design that wasn't complex but communicated the message clearly. 

 

After working with several prestigious engineering firms like HDR Engineering, Kimley-Horn and Associates, and CH2MHill, I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge in the business of design which honed my skills and has ulitmately allowed me to deliver better end-products to my customers.

 

Today, I'm fluent in Adobe CS5.5 creative software, producing streamlined processes, self teaching the art of photography, and spending the majority of my days building multi-page documents with InDesign and creating websites with Adobe Muse. FYI, I don't know HTML or CSS coding because Muse does it all for me- I'm a true graphic designer.

 

After many years working for HNTB, one the nations top engineering firms, I decided to live my dream as a freelance graphic designer. Through my experience at HNTB, I've become an experienced designer that is multi-faceted in graphic design, design processes and strategic marketing approaches that best suits your needs.  

 

My promise to my customers is providing the highest quality work, deliver on time, under budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

 

 

software & applications

I love what I do, and I enjoy  the continuous learning required in this field.  With new software & technologies emerging on what seems like a daily basis, I find it exhilarating (and occasionally exhausting) to stay on the bleeding edge. I'm constantly being that 'sponge' absorbing the latest technologies or streamlined process in order to be ahead of everyone in my industry.

 

I’m comfortable and confident working with the following software & technology:

 

Adobe CS3 - CS5.5

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• InCopy

• Muse

• Lightroom

• Acrobat / Distiller / Bridge

Quick Facts • In 2009, I designed a brochure that won the New Mexico Historical Award for Publications - Coe Ranch Historical Brochure. • My creative network includes professionals in many facets of design, such as 3D Animation, Illustration, Photography, and Copywriting. • Created proposal documents for mega pursuits (contracts valued at 100 million or more) and super-mega pursuits (contracts valued at 500 million or more) which ranged from statement of qualifications to final interview process. • I'm well versed on both Mac and PC platforms but prefer to use a Mac for all design work. • I enjoy mentoring up and coming designers who are starting to break into the industry. I also donate some of my time to the Art Institute of Dallas professional board. • Accuracy: a free proof-reading service before artwork handover. • Fast turn-around with on call evenings and weekends: 24/7 design service • I live and work in Dallas, Texas and own my own home with my dog, Akamai, my cat, Miss Chloe, and my turtle, Honu.