matthewgiestinggraphic & interactive designerportfolio

matthewgiesting

09/07-06/12

09/03-06/07

09/11-12/11

spring-09

summer-10

personal & contact

University of Cincinnati | clifton, ohCollege of Design, Architecture, Art and PlanningB.S. Graphic Design, Class of 2012GPA 3.651 Dean’s list

St. Xavier High | finneytown, ohGED | Class of 2007 | GPA 4.2 | Graduated with Honors

Teaching Assistant | ucWas a Teaching Assistant for a freshmen design studio focusing on basic design skills.

Hablamos Juntos | design projectDesigned iconography for hospitals wayfinding

Berlin Study Trip | uc

education

other experience

graphic & interactive designer

selected freelancing experience

01/11-09/11 Design Co-op

Channel & Retail

01/12-03/12 Winter Co-op

Interactive Designer

01/10-09/10 Design Co-op

Env. Graphics Dept

06/09-09/09 Summer Intern

Graphic Designer

07/07-09/07 Summer Intern

Graphic Designer

09-12

08-11

2012

(513)256.2794 giesting.matthew@gmail.com

7502 Secret Creek Ct. West Chester, OH 45069

1 5

1 5

graphic & interactive designer

work experience

selected freelancing experience

skills

interests

Analog Sketching Illustration

Adobe CS Illustrator Indesign

Photoshop After Effects

Flash

Other Sketch-up

HTML & CSS

Music Listening to

Guitar

Sports Running Baseball

Church Art

Apple, Inc | cupertino, caWas part of the graphic design team responsible for worldwide marketing. Participated in launches of the iPad 2, iPhone 4s, and new iPods along with in house research and marketing.

Union Design | new york, nyDesigned print pieces, websites and touch screen interfaces for marketing property developments.

Sasaki Associates | boston, maDesigned print material to promote Sasaki to gain prospective clients. I designed and produced environmental signage systems.

Cincinnati Museum Center | ohAssisted the transition to new branding, designed print collateral along with items for the gift shop.

Fisher Design | cincinnati, ohAssisted the o!ce with various print presentations and concepting for clients.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation I designed various print pieces for invitations and bookets.

Collegiate Ministries | print design

Kara Huber, Pilgramige | cd design

it 's a zoo!Children's Learning Toys Designed tactile toy utilizing paper as the primary medium. A child interactes (through folding and cutting) with the paper to create the family of animals by discovering them in the negative space.

Children Investigation & Interaction

Flat Rectangular Paper with dielines

Alligator

ProcessAll animals start as a rectangle and relate to each other in sizeand proportion. They are cre-ated by the movement of the bended paper.

Alligator

the animals

birdseagle

icepolar bearpenguin

americanblack bearmanateealligator

junglelemurmonkeywhite tigergorilla

safarigirafeeelephantrhinolioncheetah

the places you' ll goI have always enjoyed photography as a medium and did this photo series based o" of Dr. Suess’ “Oh’ the Places You’ll Go.” These photos were taken around my high school alma mater, St. Xavier.

finished medium4 x 5” photos laid out in a bound book

other imagesOutdoor sculpture & Track Numbers

ludicrous speed! go!This motion study of Mel Brook’s ‘Spaceballs’ illustrates the scene where the main characters have escaped from evil to the safety of lightspeed. The design conveys space by viewing the type in forced perspective and uses rapid motion. Iconography appears to complement the humor.

sample screens

to view in fullTo see this and any other of my motion designs please email me at giesting.matthew@gmail.com to obtain a link.

the boardsKôr – Ride Free or Die – skateboard decks with artwork inspired by the fundamentals of design. The pronunciation spelling of the brand’s name refers back to this fundamentalist approach, the basics of riding a skateboard.

audience profileThe brand is aimed at reaching the young professional who moonlights as a sophisticated artist.

close ups

boy scout inviteExpressive type and iconography highlights unique achievements for this Eagle Scout Ceremony invitation. The illustration and icons were used to make tis card unique and personal, and to simplify communication.

client Giesting Familywhen 2012

Initial Sketches

Close Ups

M O U N T A I N W E S T

mountain westThis identity concept was designed specifically for the Mountain West Football conference, referencing the mountainous region with the harsh angles. The logo creates an identity holder, allowing for textures, photos, and di"erent color fields to make the logo more versatile in applications and showcase di"erent teams and regions within the conference. The logo also has an ability to be rotated 180°, allow-ing for more versatility and use with the texture that comes out of the logo. The angles become a predomi-nate graphic for the rest of the branding.

M O U N T A I N W E S T

M O U N T A I N W E S T

W 140% H 35%S 18% of – M –

A 25%B 30%C 18%D 18%of – M –

Brand StandardsMountain West Logo Logotype – Din Bold ItalicMain Color – R 125 G 106 B 85

Neutral Colors

M

M O U N T A I N W E S T

M

W

S S

H

M O U N T A I N W E S T

Color Palette

daap posterThis poster announced the first ever college of DAAP Formal at UC. It was printed and posted

around the college building in advance.

client DAAP Tribunalwhen Freelance, 2008

Sample Office Signs1/4” polymer signs ADA compliant 3.5## x 5##

OFFICEOFFICEOFFICE

CONFERENCE ROOMCONFERENCE ROOMCONFERENCE rOOM

Sound WavesClear Vinyl on Glass

Main Sonos Sign1## White Vinyl, Laser Cut

Raised o" the wall

sonos signageSonos, Inc. – a company specializing in home music entertainment – requested environmental branding and signage for their new o!ce space. Sound waves were used to reflect their specialization.

client Sonos, Incwhen Sasaki Associates, 2010

project venturerAs a collaborative project with an industrial designer, Project Venturer is an ode to your grandpa’s pocket watch yet translated to an innovative gadget for the modern outdoors man so you can—

Conquer the Mountain.

The Interface DesignThe design utilizes concentric circles to display the most important data: time,

date, and direction. The simple touch screen allows for easy access to

other essential data.

Sample ScreensFor the Settings, Maps, Distance & Severe Weather Warning.

Center Displayincludescompassstop watchelevation trackerhumiditydistancemapsweather warnings

Minute Hand

Date & Moon Phase

Hour

True NorthFlashlight

print collectionThis compilation of print collateral was created during my time at Sasaki Associates (Boston, MA). I was the graphic designer for a variety of internal Sasaki design

teams, including: landscape architects, planners, interior designers, and marketers.

Edmonton City CenterQualifications Booklet

University of Texas at AustinQualifications Booklet

Sasaki Environmental Graphics promo

University of Missiouri Climate Action Plan

Peavey Plaza Qualifications Booklet

Sasaki Urban Wayfinding promo

Sasaki Environmental Graphics promo

Main Screensthe Main screens of the

application, the 3D rotation, floor plans, and floor views.

touch interface This touch screen interface was designed for retail giant Brookfield Properties to showcase the avaliablities and specifications of their o!ce buildings. It will be used inside private showrooms to help sell the property.

client Brookfield Propertieswhen Union Design, 2012

Process Sketches

the bagsWe created two backpacks that

draw inspiration from Central America. Both use a locking method utilizing a carabiner.

the logoA donkey symbolizes the

lessening of burdens. A male is a Jack –a female a Jenny, and thus became the name.

jack & jenny'sJack & Jenny’s was born out of a vision to use the power of creative capital for social change. There is power in a basic education, and everyone should have access to it. In our own hemisphere, education can still be unattainable. Jack & Jenny’s – give with what you buy – is a potential start-up company that sells backpacks to help support education in rural Honduras. It is about creating vessels so people can carry what is important to them. The business model is for every backpack sold, Jack & Jenny’s will donate the value of another backpack to help charities focused on education.

the sealThis seal is stamped on the interior of every backpack made.

The websiteThe website was designed to work without scrolling and highlights user interaction, revealing information when rolling over images. The design team is currently looking for developers to build the idea.

Retail

InteractionElements

Community & Blog Page

Partners & Team

for you consideration

matthewgiestingT (513)256.2794E giesting.matthew@gmail.com

for you consideration