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Jeff Striks732-278-7083 [email protected] striksj.wordpress.com
When I was about four years old, my grandmother taught me how to use a computer. I learned only the basics of Windows 95, as that was all she knew. In my brief lessons, I was introduced to Microsoft Paint. After experimenting with the program, I had an immediate interest in graphic arts. I continued teaching myself for several years to come.Fast-forward to 2010, I found myself at Rider University, majoring in Graphic Design. At this point, I had some general knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, with most interest in learning Photoshop. I chased my childhood passion into college. And four years later I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, with a minor in Web Design.Today, I am embarking on a new journey into the professional design field. I am currently a freelance designer, taking every step I can at expanding both my business, and my own skill set. I am proud to say that I pursued my lifelong passion for graphic design, and turned it into the career path of my dreams.Objective: To take my passion and creativity into the design industry, and obtain a full-time, entry level job as a graphic designer.
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
About Me
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Rsum
Education Experience
Clientele
Skills
Rider University, 2014Lawrenceville, NJBA in Graphic DesignMajor: Graphic DesignMinor: Web DesignGPA: 3.803
Honors/AwardsDeans List, 2010-2014Rider Presidential ScholarshipBaccalaureate Honors ProgramSumma Cum LaudeLambda Pi Eta Honors SocietySLAS Honors Society
Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop Illustrator InDesign DreamweaverMicrosoft Office: Word PowerPoint Excel AccessPhotography: Canon EOS Rebel T3
Self-Employment: Winter 2014-PresentFreelance Graphic Designer Handle multiple projects Establish payment contracts Meet short deadlines Keep direct contact with clients
CoSaMo USA: Summer 2013Graphic Design Intern Designed packaging, fliers, inserts Reworked logos Photographed hair color swatches Edited existing photography
Six Flags, Great Adventure: Summer 2011-2012Games Host Explained and enforced rules Attracted guests via microphone Maintained constant cash balance
Promotions & Unicorns Too: Summer 2007Clerical Assistant Improved and enhanced artwork Created an efficient workspace Organized samples and literature
CoSaMo USARazorsDirectMilitaryUSAPromotions & Unicorns Too
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Logos/Brand Identity
DIRECT DIRECT.com
Client: Military USA, Replacement Gun PartsSoftware: Adobe PhotoshopRole: DesignerAppearing on their eBay store.A brand new company, starting up on eBay. They requested a header that would feature military-like colors and gun-related graphics. This is Military USAs first graphic branding.
Client: RazorsDirect, Mens RazorsSoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: DesignerAppeared on a web advertisement.A high resolution redesign of an existing logo. I kept the redesigned logo as consistent to the original as possible.
RazorsDirect, MilitaryUSA Branding
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Logos/Brand Identity
CoSaMo
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Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair ColorSoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: CollaboratorAppeared on the most recent product packaging.A company rebranding, based on a previous logo. I focused on color, in identifying both the product and CoSaMo, as a whole.
Client: Valerios Italian Restaurant, Food ServiceSoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: DesignerAppearing on work uniforms and menus.An exact rework of a previous logo. The original artwork was no longer available in high-resolution.
Original
Rework
Valerios, CoSaMo, Love Your Color Branding
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Packaging Design
Original
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Result with this shade:Rsultat couleur :
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Rework
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair ColorSoftware: Adobe Illustrator, PhotoshopRole: CollaboratorAppeared on product boxes.
CoSaMo was interested in enhancing their look. We moved away from their text heavy design, and made the new packaging more colorful and eye-catching. This is currently in production.
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Packaging
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Packaging Design
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair ColorSoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: DesignerAppearing on boxes in China (left).When CoSaMo was looking to rebrand themselves, I completed a few mock up designs. The first of these three inspired their current packaging. It was also sent to Chinese distributors. The last was favored by the company, for a future box label, in the USA.
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Packaging Mock Ups
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Infographics
Pros and Cons of Alcohol
Protects your heart-Decreases risk of death from cardiovascular causes by
25-40%
41% survivors that consume alcohol continue to beat breast cancer
Decrease chances of developing dimensia
23% less likely to develop Altzheimers
Reduce risk of death by
18%
Improves creativity
Look younger longer
Good cholesterol
300+ ml of alcohol a week increases blood pressure
20% of people with depression abuse alcohol
Increases chance for heart failure
33%of violent crimes involve alcohol
Hangovers: dehydration, low blood sugar, poor sleep
Increase chance of cancer: colon, liver, rectum, mouth, throat, breasts
38 million adults drink too much
88,000 Deaths due to drinking too much each year
Blackouts
It does a number on your skin
Drink Responsiblyhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/18/AR2010101804527.htmlhttp://www.nextavenue.org/article/2014-01/drinking-alcohol-health-pros-and-conshttp://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htmhttp://www.bmj.com/content/308/6939/1263http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder/social-anxiety-and-alcohol-abusehttp://www.noo.org.uk/uploads/doc/vid_14627_Obesity_and_alcohol.pdfhttp://www.alcohol.org.nz/alcohol-you/your-body-alcohol/health-effects/hangover
Type I DiabetesGallstones
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Pros Cons
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair ColorSoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: DesignerWith the rising popularity of infographics, I was challenged to design one for CoSaMo. Color choices and content directly appeal to their target market. I was not responsible for researching data.
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio Rider UniversitySoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: CollaboratorA visual representation of the effects of alcohol, both positive and negative. The color pallet represents neon colors, as one would find in a night club.
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Warren Co. TrailState Park
Warren Co. TrailState Park
VoorheesState Park
Washington Twp
Mansfield Twp
Oxford Twp
Franklin Twp
Harmony Twp
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Maps
Class: Project Management in Graphic Design Rider University Software: Adobe IllustratorRole: CollaboratorThe Warren Heritage Scenic Byway map, redesigned for use on the states website. Note: a placeholder logo was used, it is not the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway.
Warren Heritage Scenic Byway Map
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Maps
Class: Project Management in Graphic Design Rider University Software: Adobe IllustratorRole: CollaboratorAppeared on tee signs at the disc golf course.
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An Arrows Flight
NEW BROOKLYN PARKDISC GOLF COURSE
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Split Decision
NEW BROOKLYN PARKDISC GOLF COURSE
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Fagans Alley
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Three of the 18 tee sign maps, for the New Brooklyn Park Disc Golf Course. I was responsible for keeping the maps consistent to the approved design. The signs were produced and used by the client.
New Brooklyn Park Disc Golf Course Tee Signs
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Advertisements
Client: RazorsDirect, Mens RazorsSoftware: Adobe PhotoshopRole: DesignerAppeared on RazorsDirect.com
Two different web advertisements. The ideal was a simplistic design, with set dimensions. The curved design originated in a previous banner, seen at the bottom of the advertisement on the left.
RazorsDirect Web Advertisements
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Advertisements
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair ColorSoftware: Adobe PhotoshopRole: DesignerAppeared on CoSaMos social media pages.Two of 22 web advertisements, for CoSaMos Love Your Color. The image of the model comes from one of their product boxes. The hair swatch in the left advertisement is my original photography, for another project.
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Web Advertisements
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Advertisements
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair ColorSoftware: Adobe IllustratorRole: Lead DesignerAppeared in NationWide Campus product boxes.The package insert advertisement, for CoSaMo, Love Your Color. The distributor, NationWide Campus, sells a multitude of products. This insert was sent out, in over 500 boxes per week. The approved design was my own, but the final product was a collaboration.Gently Blends Away Gray
CoSaMoCoSaMo
CoSaMoCoSaMoAre you using the best hair color for your hair? CoSaMo Love Your Coloris a softer, gentler, non-permanent hair color. This product contains no ammonia, no peroxide, and isPPD free. We are pleased to announce that CoSaMo is now available through nationwidecampus.com.Your hair will thank you.
Available Colors
Use coupon code: COSAMOfor a one-time offer and save 50% off MSRP.
MSRP: $9.99Todays NWC Price: $4.99With coupon code at NationwideCampus.com
770 Beige Blonde772 Light Golden Blonde738 Natural Dark Blonde755 Light Brown775 Light Ash Brown776 Light Golden Brown765 Medium Brown777 Medium Ash Brown778 Medium Golden Brown779 Dark Brown780 Auburn783 Black
Questions on the product?E-mail: [email protected]: 866-355-8501Website: cosamousa.com
Need help with your order?E-mail: [email protected]: 1-800-269-6181
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Package Insert
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Publication Design
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SeasonFood
like aPro
By F.C. Williams
you dont need to be a professional...
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Follow these simple steps to become a Master
Consider the unseasoned food and its original taste.Dont hide the flavor of the original food. This first step can make or break a meal.
Feel free to experiment with new flavors, in ways you never thought to before.
Dont be afraid to go heavy, it brings out the flavor you really want.
Let the food absorb the flavor youre adding in. This makes a huge difference in the final dish!
Choose several stark, obviously-noticeable flavors.
Be generous to craft and enhance the new flavor.
Cook in the seasoning, dont just throw it on after!
Jeff Striks
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio Rider UniversitySoftware: Adobe InDesign, IllustratorRole: Designer
The Student Design Competition, where the winner would have their design featured in a magazine. I chose the how-to category, detailing my knowledge of cooking and seasoning food. Like a pro.
Student Design Competition Project
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
PhotographyAvailable Light, Saxophone
Class: Photography Rider UniversityCamera: Canon EOS Rebel T3Software: Adobe PhotoshopRole: Photographer, Editor
The first was a specific category for a photo, available light. I set up an LED desk lamp behind a translucent green water bottle and red pen. The second was a picture of choice. It is a close-up shot of the bell of a saxophone, at an unorthodox angle.
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
PhotographyTime-Exposure/Self-Portrait
Class: Photography Rider UniversityCamera: Canon EOS Rebel T3Software: Adobe PhotoshopRole: Photographer, EditorThough technically taken for the purpose of time-exposure photography, it could also be considered a self-portrait. I set an eight second shutter speed on the camera, and stepped into the view after five seconds. This resulted in a transparent image of myself, against the wooden door.
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
IllustrationPhotoshop Illustration
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio Rider UniversitySoftware: Adobe PhotoshopRole: Designer
A simple raster illustration of a day in the park. Inspired by a similar design of a rainy scene. Shows skill with various Photoshop filters, brushes, burn and dodge tools, and the liquify tool.
Original Rework
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Wrapping Paper DesignSegmentation
Class: Project Management in Graphic Design Rider UniversityCamera: Canon EOS Rebel T3 Software: Adobe Photoshop, IllustratorRole: Photographer, Editor, DesignerMy own original wrapping paper design. I chose black, white, 50% gray, and red, for tonal contrast. The design moves, as if an optical illusion. The photography is also original. This can serve as a stand-alone presentation, or can be used in a collection.
Jeff Striks732-278-7083
Typography PortraitSelf-Portrait
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio Rider UniversityCamera: Canon EOS Rebel T3Software: Adobe PhotoshopRole: Photographer, Editor, DesignerI started by taking a self-portrait. After adjusting levels to bring out contrast, I detailed myself completely in text. Only the Apple logo is not made of text. Techniques used include text alignment, text warping, wrapping, and custom brush patterns.