Anne Swanson Graphic Design

Postcard for GEA (Graphic Excellence Awards)

Anne — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:57 +0000

Client: Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast

Format: 6″ x 4.25″ color postcard

Design Objective: Each year Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast presents awards for excellence in printing. The theme for the 2012 Graphic Excellence Awards is “Masterpieces.” I used an aged damask background and (re-colored) framed letters from old illuminated alphabets to represent this year’s theme.

Logo and Business Cards

Anne — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:06:39 +0000

Client: Clerc Computer Consulting, LLC

Format: Design logo and business cards

Design Objective: The client requested an updated colorful logo for their computer consulting business. Clerc Computer Consulting, LLC provides cost-effective computer solutions.

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Nikky LaWell Photography

Anne — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:33:22 +0000

Client: Nikky LaWell Photography

Format: Logo and Business Card

Design Objective: Nikky requested a logo redesign that brightened up her image. Nikky has a gift for creating beautiful portraits of children, families, and professionals.

Cutting Edge Design

Anne — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Caesars Palace® Ad

While thumbing though the November issue of Food & Wine, I came across this ad. It caught my eye for several reasons. The magazine is full of attractive photos of fabulous meals and recipe after recipe, but these knives really grabbed my attention.

The simplicity of the ad and the beautiful design impressed me. The precise arrangement of the knives in the shape of the Caesars “laurel wreath” logo was an unexpected surprise. I was interested enough to read the copy to see exactly what was being advertised. In the fine print, the ad announces the opening of several new restaurants at Caesars Palace.

A fine example of great design—Hail Caesars!

Oktoberfest Game Card

Anne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:59:03 +0000

Client: Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast

Format: 5.5″ x 8.5″ Game Card

Design Objective: Each year, PIGC celebrates Oktoberfest with a party at St. Arnold’s Brewery for members and guest. The client added a fun element to this year’s festivities. Each guest was asked to visit the sponsor tables (lots of freebies) and a sticker was placed on a game square. Each square featured the label design from a St. Arnold’s brew. If you filled your card, you were entered into a drawing for a weekend in Fredericksburg, a town famous for its German-Texas heritage.

Kids Developmental Clinic Banner (Two)

Anne — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:04:10 +0000

Client: Kids Developmental Clinic

Format: 39″ x 77″, full color retractable banner

Design Objective: The client requested a banner that featured some of the family-friendly events that KDC provides for its clients. This colorful, portable, retractable banner features Water Days, Animal Assisted Therapy, and the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. The banner is easily transported to conferences and events.

LeaderBuild™ Binder Cover/Spine

Anne — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:36 +0000

Client: Greystone Guides

Format: 10″x 11″ color cover and binder spine

Design Objective: The client wanted a bold image that represented architecture and building. Her program, LeaderBuild™, helps participants develop their leadership skills.

Houston Association for Communication Disorders Logo

Anne — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:28:51 +0000

Client: Houston Association for Communication Disorders

Format: Logo

Design Objective: The Houston Association for Communication Disorders wanted to update its look for the website and promotional materials. The work they do focuses on speech and hearing pathology so I chose to represent those senses with simple silhouettes. The client requested bright colors and a clean design to freshen up their image.

Lost in Translation

Anne — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:00:41 +0000

University of Maryland’s New Uniforms

Since I was born in Baltimore I have a strong love for the Maryland flag. As an elementary school student, I wrote a report on the state flag (with an elaborate full-color drawing, of course). The Maryland flag is striking and memorable. The design is derived from the shield in the coat of arms of George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore. The shield features a yellow-and-black checkerboard pattern and a red-and-white cross representing Calvert’s mother’s family (the Crosslands).

While watching college football a few weekends ago, I was truly shocked to see the flag decorating the uniforms of the University of Maryland Terrapins (or Terps). The yellow and black checkerboard pattern is placed on the right side of the uniform, including the right sleeve, arm warmers, gloves, and the right half of the helmet. The red and white cross design is placed on the left side, in a similar fashion. And the shoes! Oh my goodness, the SHOES! They leave me speechless.

I’m not much of a fashion expert, but these uniforms are visually jarring. Perhaps the goal is to distract the other team! Maryland won their first game of the season—maybe there’s something to this strategy.

Lord Baltimore must surely be rolling over in his grave.

Gloves for Good Flyer

Anne — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:30:09 +0000

Client: Gloves for Good

Format: 8.5″ x 11″, full color flyer

Design Objective: Gloves for Good is a nonprofit organization headed by 16-year-old president, John Fallon. The organization’s mission is to collect new or gently used baseball equipment for redistribution to less fortunate youth baseball players in the U.S. and throughout the world. A remarkable young man who’s making a real difference!