I always have ideas for designs that I am anxious try out. Sometimes it is a new Photoshop or Illustrator technique and sometimes it is a design layout or color scheme that I think would be interesting. Here are three design experiments from a couple years ago: a logo for the church I attended, a layout for an entry in an art encyclopedia, and a poster for a fictional printing company. Making up small projects like this is a great way to keep what skills I …

This was a mockup for a prospective client several years ago.  It’s a nice, clean, very readable design.

I was given several photos that were taken on an overcast day.  So while the perspective and framing were top notch, the mood of the photos needed work.  Here’s my solution - done in Photoshop.
I know you’re probably bored with the old familiar before and after, so I got a little crazy and went with a new, exciting after and before.

Here is a front page design for the New Jersey-based cover band, Ass Ugly. The band has since moved on to other projects, but I look forward to working with bassist Dave Desiderio in the future.

I created this logo for a friend at the end of 2006 for his technology consulting firm.  Once he gets back in business, I’ll be able to link to his site.
Using Adobe Illustrator I also created a “flat” version and a black and white version.  Obviously this version is a lot more interesting.