This is a selection of work I've done recently -- some projects are large, some small; some for the computer, some for print. My intention is to show a variety of different styles rather than showing just major projects. Although I can talk "information space navigation paradigms" and "intuitive user metaphors" with the best of them, this collection includes more graphics than user interface or interactive design projects, simply because -- aside from web design -- it's easier to show graphics than interaction in this medium. (Click each project title or icon for details.) |
Pioneer Valley Educational PressLester the Lion Books (non tech project) Project:
watercolor illustrations for children's early reader series |
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Screens Project: Palm OS screens Description / constraints: start screens for each "venue" to entice the user in, usually incorporating 4 buttons and venue logo (160x130 pixels, 2-bit grayscale) Design approach: clear, tappable and sexy |
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Tiny
Icons Project: icons Description / constraints: 10x10 pixel icons (in 2-bit grayscale) for a wide range of toolbar and display functions Design approach: as recognizable as possible in that little space! |
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Maps Project: Palm OS screens Description / constraints: maps of streets, sites, or floorplans (160x130 pixels, 2-bit grayscale) Design approach: clarity and ease of use: abstract out unnecessary detail to emphasize key areas, paths, or landmarks |
Project:
web site design
Description / constraints: complete web site construction, including
overall organization, design, layout, & graphics -- based
on marketing plans, CD liner notes, & logos from client
Design approach:
clean, conservative, integrated, fitting in with existing dove
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The following are a few of the projects I've done for various groups & divisions at Sun. (Please note: All images are (c) copyright Sun Microsystems, Inc.)
Motorola
PageWriter Graphics Project: graphics - Motorola PageWriter Description / constraints: graphics for JavaOne99 demo of 2-way Java-enabled pager -- on small screens, in 2-bit grayscale Design approach: fun, playful, sketchy style |
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Palm Pilot
Graphics Project: graphics - Palm Pilot Description / constraints: graphics & maps for JavaOne99 demo of Java-enabled Palm Pilot -- on small screens, in black & white Design approach: clean & straightforward |
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Duke
T-shirt Project: T-shirt Description / constraints: T-shirts for JavaOne99 (4 colors on white), using Duke & showing off a bunch of Java devices Design approach: fun, consistent with Duke style |
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Internet
Plus Pack Project: icon set Description / constraints: application & file icons in 3 sizes, both b/w & color, using Common Desktop Interface palette & style Design approach: professional, consistent with Common Desktop Interface |
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Mondex
smart-card reader Project: user interface & graphics Description / constraints: design the software interface and graphics for a Mondex smartcard reader; keeping the window small, & being as consistent as possible with the way the hardware card readers work Design approach: build on icons & buttons from Mondex's physical smart-card reader (with which users would be familiar) |
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PC card
administration utility Project: graphics Description / constraints: represent different categories of PC cards for a software utility to manage them Design approach: use realistic PC card image with "embossed" icons -- use standard hardware icons where available, design others |
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JavaServer Project: icon set Description / constraints: Design button icons & mini list icons for JavaServer administration tool Design approach: fun, retro, playing on java/coffee theme |
Computer Closet
Project: logo, signs
& business cards
Description / constraints: come up with logo, fonts & graphic
look; create storefront signs and business cards
Design approach:
clean but fun -- client had basic idea what he wanted (black
triangle/ yellow circle); I integrated the circles & colors
into a logotype
Rubric is a pioneer in web-based Enterprise Marketing Automation software. I was involved in all stages of the user interface design and graphic look of the product, as well as many other graphic projects for the company. The following show a couple of design issues in the software, plus a couple of other graphic projects.
EMA Control
Center Project: UI & icon set Description / constraints: design look & feel & graphics for main navigation button panel, using colors and widgets that work on the web Design approach: standard clickable button panel; bright, bold, fun graphics |
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Main EMA window Project: screen layout & graphic style Description / constraints: design the overall look of the product: what should a substantial web application look like? Design approach: 3-D gray "application" style vs. flat, graphic "web" style |
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Zinfandel Project: wine label Description / constraints: design original art for private-label wine for software release (which was code-named "zinfandel") Design approach: integrate company's "closed-loop" logo & other symbols into hand-drawn design. (Alternate approaches shown, too) |
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Gorilla Project: sticker Description / constraints: design an attention-getting "gorilla marketing" sticker for a trade show event Design approach: figure out how to draw a gorilla! |
Coming soon: I'll be adding some of my personal artwork in all sorts of media -- stained glass & glass mosaics, clay sculpture, paper mobiles, paper mache projects, cards, drawings & paintings -- stay tuned!
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