A small sampling of print & web design by Sloan Creative — portfolio
You need this when? Things they forget to teach you in design school.Every year around the country, design schools crank out newly-minted young designers, eager to make their mark in the world. Well-versed in the latest software and hip design trends, they have visions of working on the plum, high-profile projects they see in the design magazines and awards annuals. Unfortunately what many schools fail to teach these budding Rembrandts is a class in ‘Reality 101.’ Read the rest of this entry »
Bionic Bearings… An Extreme Brand MakeoverAnyone who tries to tell you that looks “don’t matter” is quite frankly… Wrong. Whether it be the initial impression that a person forms upon meeting you for the first time or the reason one car catches your eye on the lot over a hundred other choices, looks matter very much indeed and never is this more true than in the world of ‘product branding.’ Granted, it helps certainly if the service or product you are trying to sell actually has merit, works and provides a valuable benefit or service to the consumer, although this isn’t always the case. It is the packaging and presentation however that ultimately draws you in, establishes a comfort level and can sway the decision-making process as you choose one brand over another. Read the rest of this entry »
A New Beach Town…Over the course of a graphic designer’s career, one would consider themselves very fortunate to have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, i.e— identity campaigns, web development, collateral design, etc. But the chance to brand an entire town?… Now there is a creative soul’s dream!
Just such a dream came true for me when I was selected by visionary town developer Casey Roloff to provide complete brand development and marketing services for Seabrook, an emerging coastal community on the Washington coast. Read the rest of this entry »