this collection is a variety, from years gone by. Pencil, Ink, Waterpaint, Marker- it's all there somewhere.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Stone Design
Client: Stone DesignProduct: Logo
Year: 2006
Site: http://sdconcrete.com/
STONE DESIGN...... THE POLISHED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS!
Serving the Greater Vancouver area and home Based in Victoria, B.C. Canada, proudly achieved acknowledgment for some of the most impressive concrete floors in North America. They specialize in creating one of a kind solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Customer focused, process oriented, and technology driven, they demand the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of our business, and understand that teamwork is what helps make a successful company. With a goal is to educate you about their process, help with the design stage, and deliver a beautiful floor that is unmatched in durability Stone Design is one of B.C. best upcoming custom Stone design companies with a serious Green interest and innovative approach to your next project, big or small.
For precast inquiries, please go to: www.szolyd.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Red, Blue, no wait, Red...
What is your favourite colour? In an earlier post i declared the colour code issues with China and Canada, or at least my specs sheets. Well here is a direct example of what i meant, in all the glory of my old 1.6 mega pixel Kodak Camera:) Sadly, for the 2 years i designed these products i failed to properly document them for a portfolio, on account of there was just so much work and not nearly enough time to think of a personal goal, a solid reflection of over 300 designs. The London Drugs was found on a bike in Victoria BC, somewhere near the Ferry while waiting to go back home from a very cold weekend of snow and slushy BEER with Big E, one of the two owners of the previously Tofino's Raven Skate Shop.
Now Mr. Black there, well he never made the cut, and not for reason of everyone wanting to be Mr.Black and Mr. Pink getting all whiny again. No, this was due to licensing and another name was already bought and paid for. what did i do? Well i did what any self respecting creative would do, i blurred the copy, added the new name and kept the artwork i believed to be the best for the product. Yes, that is my face on over 300,000 bikes out there on the streets of the world- it was bound to happen. I still think the Top Bike companies are missing out on some great possibilities for design on bikes, but their getting it a bit more now...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The Skinny
Due to a wave of reminders this month of Skinny Puppy, i was reminded of one of my own designs for a good friends Christmas Gift. This was hand drawn at first, but then after researching the items i wanted to use as reference i realized the effect i wanted was more then pen and ink, so my PS skills came to light and the baby boy was born.
The reminder was first this event coming up:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=84548940756&ref=mfThe second was an old friend from Winnipeg, sitting in a room with cEvin Key, I am guessing while in town doing his own show for Venetian Snares (http://www.venetiansnares.com)
For those of you who might be interested in Skinny Puppy and the history of one of the most influential EBM Electro Synth bands based right out of Vancouver, then check out their site at:
Monday, April 20, 2009
London Drugs
Product: Bicycle Product Stamp
Name: London Drugs
Year: 2003
London Drugs licenses the name of Dunlop for it's bike and push scooter lines and this is one of the product stamps designed. The second was used and for some reason came back from China as red instead of blue. Blue and red was a constant problem with China, even though colour codes are numerically set... I will never get that one;)
The Jester
Client: A. Mordo & Son
Product: 14" Children's Bicycle
Name: The Jester
Year: 2004
A base logo is designed and then a colour coded paint job and decal set is then designed to match. Product
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Resume
dana bourgeois
108- 30 East 15th Avenue. Vancouver, BC. V5T2P4 Canada
ph: 778.999.5376 e: pegdesign@gmail.com w: http://pegdesign.blogspot.com
Personal Interests:
I am a very active person and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes cycling, swimming, hiking and various other activities. I spend a fair amount of my time volunteering for social events, either by helping to produce the event or designing products used to promote them. This includes the David Suzuki Foundation and the North Shore Mountain Bike Association. In 2003 I purchased a rare 1962.5 Acadian Invader wagon and have been restoring it as close to its original state as possible since, with much to still learn and do. Being creative is my lifelong passion and I plan to pursue it in its many forms, be it design, illustration or my mechanical and technical skills.
Summary of Strengths:
• Strong deductive reasoning skills
• Classic, airbrush and digital illustration abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative "out of the Box" thinker
• Proficiency with Mac and PC platforms with such programs and hardware as:
Adobe CS • MS Office • Gandinnovations Jeti 3150UV Flatbed • Xerox DC 2090, DC 12, DC 5000 • Gerber Edge 2 • Soljet/ VP 540 / Versa Works (Roland) • Canon IPF 500 • GBC and Seal Hot/ cold Laminator • Work Shop Experience (Wood and Plastics) • AXYZ CNC router 6000 series with ArtCam Software
Education:
October 2010 - Current. Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. Vancouver, B.C.
Industrial Design. Currently taking part time studies for Industrial Design focusing on Exhibit, Furniture and Cast designs intended for manufacturing using recyclable or out cast materials.
October 2006 - December 2006. Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. Vancouver, B.C.
Web Design. Certificate.
September 1995 - June 1996. Applied Multimedia Technology Centre. Winnipeg, MB
3D Animation Digital Art, Multimedia/ Key Development. Certificate.
September 1991 - June 1994. Tec Voc High School. Winnipeg, MB.
Graphic Design. Diploma.
September 1991 - June 1994. Tec Voc High School, Winnipeg, MB.
Full academic graduation and 3 year Advertising Art and Photography. Diploma.
Work Experience:
2001 - Present. Peg Design, Freelance. Vancouver, BC
Graphic Design / Artist / Sign Fabrication / Installation.
With Peg Design, I utilize all skills and education accumulated to produce custom designs and apply artistic and mechanical experience to projects. I have worked with and for, some of the best, across four Provinces.
June 2009 - Present. Pedalheads. 101-3737 Oak Street. Vancouver, BC.
Bicycling and Road Safety Instructor.
Duties: Teaching Students Aged 3-14, in a fun and friendly educational process, students are taught to understand the mechanics of their bodies on a bicycle from training wheels, teeter totters and street and safety basics in group settings up to 8 students.
2011- Present. The Bike Doctor. 137 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada Retail Sales/ Mechanics.
Duties: Sales, customer service, mechanics and store merchandising.
May 2010 - December 2011. Colorific Digital Printing Solutions. 195 West 7th Avenue. Vancouver BC
Fine Art Finisher and Production Artist.
Duties: I work independently and with a team to produce custom designs and apply artistic and technical experience to projects such as Cosmetic presentation displays, retail and commercial exhibits and high end fine art.
December 2009 - May 2010 Lordco Parts Ltd. 210 Southwest Marine Drive. Vancouver
Head Shipper.
Duties: Managing incoming and outgoing stock, drivers, in addition to maintaining store displays.
December 2007 - June 2008. Visual Signs and Awards. 784 Victoria Street. Kamloops, B.C.
Graphic Design/ Print Production/ Installer.
Duties: Graphic design, Print production, Finishing, Sign fabrication, Customer Service.
November 2006 - November 2007. Graphic Zoo. 101- 480 Smithe Street. Vancouver, B.C.
Print Production/ Graphic Design.
Duties: Print production, Graphic design, Finishing, Sign fabrication, Customer Service, Opening, Closing.
April 2006 - November 2007. Bicycle Sports Pacific. 999 Pacific Drive. Vancouver, BC.
Retail Sales/ Mechanics.
Duties: Sales and Customer service, Mechanics, Store merchandising.
April 2004 - June 2005. Sandbox Sign Group. 150- 3731 North Fraser Way. Burnaby, B.C.
Graphic Design/ Sign Fabrication/ Installation.
Duties: Graphic design, Sign fabrication, Sales and Installations.
April 2002 - February 2003. A. Mordo & Son Ltd. 1065 Main St. Vancouver, B.C.
Graphic Design and Prototype Builder.
Duties: Graphic design, Decal and Paint production.
October 1998 - August 2001. Contempra Signs 407 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Graphic designer, Sign fabrication, Sales and Installations.
Duties: Graphic design, Sign fabrication, Sales and Installations.
Volunteer:
The David Suzuki Foundation. Vancouver BC.
Design services.
North Shore Mountain Bike Association. North Vancouver, BC.
Design services/ Trail maintenance.
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Winnipeg, MB.
Variety field work.
The Manitoba Museum. Winnipeg, MB.
Walking tour guide.
River-view Health Centre. Winnipeg, MB.
Assistant painting instructor.
Personal and clients statements:
"Out of all the students we have ever had here over the years, I think you stood out as the one with the most potential."
"I would describe his style as: hipster funk with a classical animation feel. How does that sound? I would also try to throw in something about your sticker creation and application godliness but I'm not sure how to phrase it correctly :)
"When I brought Dana's art work file to the screen printers to put his artwork on my girly tee-shirts, the company I used wanted to know immediately who my graphic designer was because they had never seen such perfect file preparation. He made their life so easy and this is the reason why I will use Peg Design for my next project."
"- a great ability to perceive a clients needs from basic information - impeccable layout and aesthetic placement to deliver material that impress'."
"Dana knows how to deliver and is excellent under pressure. He is very cre8ive and technologically savvy therefore making him a huge asset to any deliverable oriented team or company. A definite "A" Player."
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