Hi I'm John, a graphic designer + animator + art director based out of Denver, Colorado. I’m driven by the ability to connect, celebrate, and empower people through mixed media and collaboration.
Clients include:
Apple
Riot Games
Audible
Robinhood
Prime Video
Hard skills:
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere Pro
Blender
Webflow
Logic Pro
Animate
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Midjourney
Soft skills:
Art Direction
Creative Direction
Communication
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Flexibility
Leadership
Humor
Over the last decade or so, I've helped dozens of organizations and companies tell their story. Here's mine real quick.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and have been working in the design/creative industry for over a decade. I'm proficient in graphic design/ creative tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite, 2D Animation, Blender, Webflow, and Logic Pro.
My passion for design started when I was young during my Myspace days (lol), and I have pursued this passion by working with a variety of professional clients and personal projects over the years. I have worked with startups, small businesses, and large corporations, collaborating on ad campaigns, commercials, PSA's, entertainment and more.
My goal is to help clients create memorable narratives that resonate, inspire, entertain, and act as a catalyst for change. After hours you can find me gardening with my cat, dabbling in music, or recharging my spirit in nature. I'm always excited to collaborate on new projects and would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or if you'd like to work together.
Education:
UX Design Middle Course
Creative & Tech Projector Online Institute (2021)
Webflow Developer
Webflow University (2020)
Visual Communications and Solutions
Design Line Workshop (2018)
Approach:
Plan
Wireframes are a crucial tool in the design process, providing a blueprint for the layout and functionality of a digital product. To create effective wireframes, it's important to understand the user's needs and goals, as well as the requirements and constraints of the project.
Creativity
To create effective designs, it's important to understand the needs, goals, and behaviors of the target audience. This can be achieved through user research and testing, which can uncover insights about user preferences and pain points. Once this information is gathered, designers can create wireframes and prototypes to iterate and refine the design.
Design
To develop an effective art direction, it's important to understand the brand's essence, its target audience, and the intended message. This can be achieved through research and analysis, which can uncover insights about the brand's history, values, and cultural context. Once this information is gathered, designers can create a visual strategy that defines the art direction, including elements such as color palettes, typography, imagery, and tone of voice.
Awards & Recognitions
AIGA Members Gallery x4
2022
Behance Curated Gallery x1
2022
Awwwards Judge Member 2023
2021
Awwwards Judge Member 2023
2021
Nominee for Designer of the Year
2020
Awwwards SOTD - Personal Portfolio
2019