9 Surf Studios: 3/29/09

April 1, 2009

Pearson CME Project math textbook cover series

I worked with Carolyn Lock and Hope Morley of Pearson to develop a logo identity, design format and illustrations for a series of four covers for math textbooks for middle and high school called the CME Project. The series won two awards at the 2009 New York Book Expo: first place in the Middle/High School Series Books category and second place in the Middle/High School Series Cover category.

March 31, 2009

PaneBelle Pizza & Bread Dough Co. logo and package design

I worked with Creative Director Marty Lapham of Fin Brand Positioning to create a retail package for PaneBelle Pizza and Bread Dough Company. He wanted a natural, established look to reflect the quality of their product which is available in organic White, Whole Wheat, and Multigrain. Fin Brand Positioning is an innovative and creative company which works with a range of clients within the retail, business, educational, cultural, medical industries. See their work at http://www.fingenuity.com

March 29, 2009

NYTTF League logo

An avid tournament table tennis player, I was right at home creating this illustrated logo to promote a league tournament for New York Table Tennis Foundation director Robert Chen. Robert is a professional coach trained by coaches from the Chinese National Team, the best in the world. NYTTF is a large club in Manhattan's Chinatown featuring play levels from beginner to world class. So, if you are in New York and are looking to play table tennis, check out http://www.nyttf.com

Evolution

More than ever, I find the nature of my work evolving as my clients' needs change. I am always calling on my art director past to solve increasingly nuanced visual problems that don't fit into categories or styles. I've always resisted the term 'illustration' for my work, though in the strictest sense, it is. A more appropriate term is 'image design' since I call on may varied and nontraditional means to create a visual solution. You'll see what I mean in the variety of concepts and executions as you view my posts. Feel free to comment - I'd love to hear from you!

CONSULTING & INSTRUCTION

I offer consulting and customized instruction to individuals, groups, institutions, agencies, studios, and corporations. Plans and courses would be tailored to your specific needs including but not limited to these topics:

• Strategies for developing great design and imagery

• You can create anything with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Design theory and goals

• Design is an integral part of business strategy

• Using color

• The key role of designer as part of a team

• Be a good listener & observer therefore be a good designer

• From concept to final artwork

• The importance of working well with others

• Incorporating design and illustration into the workflow

• Designer as illustrator, illustrator as designer

• Even though the budget is restricted, your creativity is not

I'll be happy to answer any inquiries you may have about consulting and instruction

In Progress

Things continue to be very busy. Here's some of what's happening:

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Working on a variety of typographic and illustrated magazine covers.

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Developing a comprehensive new project involving fine art originals and reproductions. It's just the beginning. Stay tuned! In the meantime, check out http://www.9surfeditions.com

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Working on a number of photographic installations with my wife Lois. Together we form tolo. Lois is a very talented designer and photographer and the combined work is very exciting.

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Continued collaborations with Fin Brand Positioning, a lean and mean branding and marketing firm.