9 Surf Studios: 10/9/11

October 14, 2011

Super Bowl 2014 Host Committee logo design

Source Communications commissioned me to design the logo for the Super Bowl 2014 Host Committee campaign. Super Bowl 2014 will be held in New York–New Jersey in the MetLife (Meadowlands) Stadium. The host committee is a select group of 22 people and organizations who help organize the many different aspects of hosting an event of this scale. When the logo and campaign was completed, there was a press release in late September in New York City where all the major news organizations reported on the campaign. Included in the reporting was an analysis of the logo. It was a lot of fun to read the reporting, especially when it included critiques of the logo! Google "Super Bowl 2014 logo"

PAGEPLANE, Chuck Green

I came across Chuck Green's blog called PAGEPLANE recently. He had posted an item about me and as I was checking it out, I read other posts and was surprised I hadn't heard of his blog already. I found it to be a great resource for all folks in and around the design and visual communications industry. Really interesting posts of people doing inspiring work. If you are not familiar with it, he's been reporting for nearly six years. Thank you Chuck, excellent work! Be sure to check it out: http://www.pageplane.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.