Expertise I can answer questions about InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash (some actionscript). I understand color theory, layout and design principles and typography. Additionally, I can address concerns involving project managment, proposals, and working with contractors (not too much on legal issues though). I can answer questions on both web (CSS, AJAX and XHTML) and print design/production.
Experience I work in web development/design using CSS, AJAX and XHTML. I develop and design printed materials and campaigns (annual reports, catalogs, brochures, corporate identity, packaging). I work as a freelance designer and marketing communications consultant, and also in-house for a public b-2-b company as Sr. Graphic Designer and Marketing Communications Manager. I have worked in Graphic Design for 10 years, and before that I worked as a studio artist producing fine art and illustration.
Organizations AIGA
Education/Credentials BFA Fine Art and Masters Certificate in Multimedia Design.
Q: I submitted a portfolio to an employer who is hiring for a graphic design position. I realized there ... A: It might - depends on if they catch it or how good the other portfolios are they are looking at. ...
Q: my name is Claireand I am currently a senior in high school. Like most, i'm a bit confused on what ... A: To be a sucessful designer you will need to learn to draw. The good news is that you can learn to ...
Q: Patti, I have a very basic question regarding defining or cropping an image for export or saving ... A: Okay. Your set up looks good. Are you getting this issue only when you export for web or also when ...
Q: Patti, I have a very basic question regarding defining or cropping an image for export or saving ... A: In Illustrator CS4 its possible to have overlapping artboards, or working areas that are defined by ...
Q: I'm designing a website for a small K-8 private school which I run with my wife. I'm pretty ... A: If you have a knowledgeable web developer, you can ask them to create type styles using CSS. Find ...
Q: We are trying to have a uniform look to all our publications and want to use a serif font, and san ... A: Its a combination of readability and mood (or personal taste). Typically, a sans-serif is used in ...
Q: I made a 37 page document in InDesign and exported to pdf. I put clickable links on every page ... A: A pdf is probably the best way to drop your portfolio, as it's the most accessible. If you have not ...
Q: I'm just about to start studying a 3 month graphic design course at Shillington College, and just ... A: Illustrator will serve you better than InDesign for beginning graphic design. Its a program that you ...
Q: I made a 37 page document in InDesign and exported to pdf. I put clickable links on every page ... A: Amy, This is because a PDF page doesn't work the same as an html page. What you see is every page ...
Q: I have no experience building websites and I want to learn. I don't want to make a career out of it ... A: Sounds like you have very big plans, but when it comes to building web sites, you will need to walk ...
Q: from being child , I had a hobby to make movie subtitles , brands names , logos design of ads ( by ... A: Well, its hard to say that it is or is not a "talent" without seeing the work you have already done, ...
Q: from being child , I had a hobby to make movie subtitles , brands names , logos design of ads ( by ... A: It may be that you have an natural talent for motion or graphic design - it would be hard to tell ...
