I TURN GREAT IDEAS INTO AMAZING DESIGNS
I'm Adam
Graphic Designer & Print Media Specialist
SOFTWARE SKILLS
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
I'm an Adobe Certified Expert (A.C.E.) in Photoshop and can use it to make your images come alive.
ADOBE INDESIGN
I have been using InDesign for ten years to build page layouts and for most styles of print design.
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
I passionate about Illustrator and have been using it to create at an advanced level for over 15 years.
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
Videos! I love making video productions to add richness to websites and tablet publications.
ADOBE DREAMWEAVER
Absolutely essential for coding websites- I like it so much I used it to build this site!
PIXOLOGIC ZBRUSH
I use ZBrush to create 3d imagery- some of which has been published on covers of major magazines.
What I do
(THIS IS WHAT I'M REALLY GOOD AT)
Print Design
Digital Design
Illustration
I have extensive experience in working on Print Advertising, Packaging Design, Magazine and Newsprint publications.
I have a full understanding of the print process and Graphic Pre-Media giving me the ability to follow your job through from initial brief to Pre-Press and Print Production.
Digital Design is a passion of mine- It is an opportunity to immerse the user in your own world. Whether it be a slick scrolling one page website, a cool interactive iPad magazine or a graphical video for your website to showcase your business, I can help you create a digital image for your business that will give you the edge.
With illustrative work published on the covers of some of Australia's most loved magazines and on the pages of our biggest newspapers, I can create a one of a kind image that can set your design project apart. Working as a traditional artist (with pencils and paper) or using the latest 3d software-
I can create something amazing for you.
MY SKILLS
WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN PRINT AND DIGITAL DESIGN AND A LIFELONG LOVE FOR ALL THINGS CREATIVE- I HAVE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT WITH FLAIR AND PROFESSIONALISM.
HAVING STUDIED GRAPHIC DESIGN AT THE PRESTIGIOUS ENMORE DESIGN CENTRE AND HAVING WORKED FOR SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST COMPANIES AND MOST LOVED PUBLICATIONS I HAVE A VAST AND VARIED SKILL SET AND A DRIVE TO GET YOUR PROJECT COMPLETED TO YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION.
WEB DESIGN
PRINT DESIGN
PRINT PRODUCTION / PRE-PRESS
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
APP DEVELOPMENT
WEB DESIGN
I have had a lifetime love of photography, both as a hobby and as a profession. I have worked as a retoucher and photographer in studios and shoot alot of my own photography for my own design projects. I specialise in lifestyle photography and product photography. Having worked on catalogues for companies for Rebel Sport and Amart I can create 3d clothing phtography and retouching, real estate and interior design shots. I use the latest Canon SLR and have a good understanding of how to take great shots.
Whether you need a magazine or brochure to be downloaded from the Apple App store for the iPad or a custom developed iPhone app- I can help you with design, through to full development of the final product, and even get it onto the app store for you. I have experience working on the award winning Fitness First magazine for iPad, the NRMA Open Road Magazine and a number of iPhone apps.
An excellent, progressive and cost effective way of communicating with your clients.
I can help you to create an online representation of the image you would like to project for your company. I create "sticky" websites- websites that your clients will want to stay and explore. By incorporating rich interactive features, tailored video content, engaging social media, eye catching motion graphics that are speedy to load and easy on the eye.
And most importantly we will build a website with exceptional SEO (Search Engine Optimization), we will provide you with web space, track down a great domain name....and before you know it you will be getting more hits than Elvis! (well, nearly.)
MY EDUCATION
With a Diploma of Graphic Design from the prestigious Enmore Design Centre, Trade Qualifications in Graphic Pre-Press and many short courses under my belt- I have the skills and knowledge to cover every aspect of your design project, from beginning to end.
Enmore
Design Centre
Enmore, NSW
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graduated from Enmore Design Centre after four years of evening study while working full time at an Advertising Agency.
Ultimo School of Graphic Art
Ultimo, NSW
PRE-PRESS TRADE CERTIFICATE
Completed a four year apprenticeship working on publications for a major magazine publisher.
First Choice
Training
Online
MARKETING- CERTIFICATE IV
Currently studying part time online. I also Intend to study for a diploma in marketing once completed.
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If you have an idea in mind that you would like to have turned into an illustration- I'm the guy to see! I am skilled at traditional illustration (pencil and paper), 3d Rendering (using programs like Mudbox) and 2d digital.
I will create the website of your dreams, integrate it with well planned and customer focused social media, optimise your page for search engines so you can be easily found...I do it all- from beginning to end.
Whether it be creating graphical videos in After Effects, iPad magazines using Oomph or creating a slick, informative web page for your new business- I can help you with a design that will set you apart from your competitors.
PRINT DESIGN
Experienced in corporate, magazine, newsprint, packaging & logo design...... my versatility is one of my strengths and I have the knowledge to follow your project from concept through to the printing press.
ILLUSTRATION
A versatile illustrator with varied styles of work featured on the covers of magazines such as Good Weekend and Sunday Life as well as product packaging and children's books.
WEB DESIGN
Well versed in HTML and CSS, a whiz with Dreamweaver, Flash and Muse. I have a passion for web and possibilities that it presents to a digital designer.
I can make your website look AMAZING!
VIDEO
Whether it be a motion effect for an iPad magazine or app, or a short video for your website to showcase your company- I can help you create something unique that will help you stand out from the crowd.
IMAGE RETOUCHING
Highly skilled and detail orientated in Pre-Press. Retouching produced using a non-destructive Photoshop workflow. Expert in colour correction, deep-etching and colour management.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Engage your potential and existing clients with feature rich, informative and "sticky" media- my objective give you a social media presence that is
both exciting and engaging.
CONTACT ME
"Thank-you for stopping by,
looking forward to working
with you in the near future"
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