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iPhone Brady-Bunch-Style Family Photo

Jeromy — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 03:52:57 +0000

On New Years 2010 our family created this image using all of our iPhone4s. Enjoy:

P.S. We thought about putting my iPad in the middle with my big face, but decided otherwise. Probably better that way.

Latest Logo Design: Managed Custom Solutions

Jeromy — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:18:13 +0000

Managed Custom Solutions approached me to design their logo. From the get-go they were clear that they wanted a logo that was simple, clean and elegant, more modern than classical. They wanted something that communicated completeness, trust and knowledge, but in a serious mood that conveyed calm and soothing feelings. Their main target market were blue collar males, self-employed in the U.S. They also wanted a font that was approachable, vs. harsh.

Given all that and the information gained during our chat over hor dourves and margaritas, this is the logo design that was created and accepted:

Circles were chosen for their sense of completeness and trust. The three interlocking circles represent the three main facets of their company found in the title: Managed, Custom and Solutions—all working together to give their clients what they need.

The main color blue was chosen for its softness as well as a homage to their intended market, namely blue collar workers. The secondary colors were chosen to compliment the blue and allow for more flexibility in future branding design (namely their website and any promotional material).

The typeface is Avenir and was selected for its modern, elegant feel with rounded, geometric shapes. It was set in all lowercase to flow with the circles and keep the softer sense; uppercase was too stark and angular.

When creating the logotype (name of the company) I chose to make “Managed” more prominent. I felt, after thinking more about what they shared about their company and what their clients are looking for, that managed was the biggest player. They mentioned that their non-tech clients are looking for a company to manage the software for them. I kept “Custom Solutions” together as one phrase as that is what they help manage and provide.

Book Grids I Designed

Jeromy — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 19:51:40 +0000

When faced with a paramount book design challenge, a versatile grid is essential. A well designed grid will help maintain a level of consistency from page to page and make our jobs as designers a whole lot easier. Below are a few grid spreads I have designed for books. Some are more suited for large books with lots of parts and details; Others are for simpler designs. But all of them can be used to help create an engaging and visually stunning book.

Versatile Complex Grid:

Module Grid:

Column Grid #1:

Column Grid #2:

Generate Love Poster

Jeromy — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:36:29 +0000

What if we all carried around a 1 foot by 1 foot piece of plexiglass held out at arm’s length. Through it we viewed our world. On it is a symbol, or word, for what we wanted our lives to ultimately generate. Every moment of every day our plexiglass window evoked our personal life mission. It reminded us how we should view others. It steered us in the choices we should make. All according to our expressed—or desired—mission. Money? Hate? Peace?

What if that mission was love? How would we view our world? Ourselves? How would we treat others if viewed through our love-generating plexiglass window? How would we view and treat strangers? Harder yet, our “enemies”?

Here is a poster I designed around that very concept (with two other variations):

Do Not Disturb: Bath and Body Product Design

Jeromy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:14:48 +0000

This is a product design I created from concept to completion. Do Not Disturb bath and body products:

It’s your body. Pamper it.

The daily burdens of life weigh heavily on your body. Dryness. Cracking. Acne. Left uncared for your skin will rebel causing months of aging to turn into years. Yet life will not slow down.

It keeps hounding you from the moment you wake until your head hits the pillow in exhaustion. Demands at work and home sap the very life from your body, causing you to ask, When will it stop?

Today. Stop the clock. Give your skin the love it deserves. With Do Not Disturb body products you can finally restore your body, recharge your spirit and revitalize your life. Our promise to you is this: We can help you become you again.

So lock the door

Get on something comfortable

Surrender to you

Adobe CS5 Illustrator—3D Mode for Mockups

Jeromy — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:55 +0000

I personally think that Adobe CS5 was the best upgrade Adobe has released in a number of years. Here is a 3D product mockup using Adobe Illustrator CS5. Quick. Easy. And very versatile.

Whitewashed

Jeromy — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:34:10 +0000

The Fence

Jeromy — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:12:03 +0000

Moroccan Club

Jeromy — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:35:01 +0000

Shepherd’s Flock

Jeromy — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:40:38 +0000