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Aqui
format: iphone app & website (09)
services: mobile interface and website design, branding
client: Yummy Melon Software

I finished up 2009 by collaborating with Yummy Melon on an iphone app and supporting website.
They had a great concept - create an app that lets your peeps know where you are, at the touch
of a button (via text message, Facebook, emaiI, or Twitter). I jumped in as an interface designer
for the app and stuck around to give direction on their company branding and website launch.






(website)




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UC San Francisco
format: print, web and video (2005-10)
services: in-house multimedia design

I worked as an in-house designer for 5 years for UCSF. Our small team affords the wearing of multiple
hats and an involvement in many types of projects. In some campaigns I might design a print component,
a website, and Flash banner ads. Creating multi-platform concepts gives me a unique ability to craft
multiple element that come together to tell a story. Here are some selected design and concept solutions.






This ad ran as a series on the inside of intercampus shuttles. The goal was to make riders reconsider
the function of on-campus event centers, with a focus on renting space during off-hour and
weekend hours. Primary target audience being those with children who would rent space for parties.
Original dimensions for poster is 30 x 12 inches.






This ad campaign was a series of posters, sized 30 x 40 inches. The goal was to
make students, faculty and staff rethink the cultural events taking place on campus.
The use of young teens conveys a sence of excitement and freshness. The tag line,
"See the world with new eyes" is combined with a frank gaze, giving the viewer
pause to consider their own perceptions about their surroundings.





This annual promotional calendar is a collaborative design process where staff are invited to submit
photos and multiple designers are working in tandem to fulfill monthly layout and image selection.
A lot of fun.




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Marcos Udagawa
format: website (09)
services: concept, website design and animation
client: Marcos Udagawa

I had wanted to work with Marcos for a long time, after having been such a fan of his music. The
timing finally synched up and we have begun working on a website. I was super psyched to work
with Marcos' long time collaborator and designer Ashley Rurpecht who helped to guide our
vision and greatly contributed on the initial concepting. The Flash animation, as well as a current
schedule of events functions online, as the rest of the site comes together. The website:




Animation stills:

 

 

 




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The Vagina Song
format: music video (09)
services: editing, color correction, motion effects
client: Whaddya Gonna Do About It Productions


I teamed up with a great group of film makers on this music video project. Shot on a feather
weight budget and a lot of heart, this video is currently running in various independant film festivals.
Complete with f%cking rabbits, magic gardens & boobies. A little something for everyone. Shot
on the RED camera.











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thread | bare
format: flyer (09)
services: print design
client: The LAB gallery (san francisco)


The LAB gallery threw a benefit Strip Tease event, bringing together charity, philantropy and some
alt-sexiness. I designed this flyer for them.

 

 




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Obama!
format: poster (09)
services: concept & design
personal project


Over this new years holiday I was honeymooning in Thailand. Yesss. The physical distance gave
some time to think about the election and about this moment in US history. I was inspired to create
my own Obama images.






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Unknown Comics
format: web tv pilot opening (09)
services: concept/design, editing, motion graphics
client:
Ray Murphey/Murphey Boys Productions


I teamed up with Tyche Films to produce this opening segment for a pilot pitch. Basic concept
behind the show is to go on the road to discover funny people and give them a crack at becoming
professional stand up comedians. Those chosen are given the chance to compete for title of
Unknown Comic.









 


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Mathias Fain
format: web site, dvd (08)
services: identity, design, dvd authoring, hand lettering
client: Tyche Films

website: www.mathiasfain.com

A full identity package for a commercial and film director. Mathias is a funny guy. His bent towards
the more ridiculous side made for a great working environment. I camped out on his couch in LA
while we worked on this. He knows the best Thai food spots. We used stills straight from the film.
DVD menu below.











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Lunchtime Videos

format: stop motion animation (08)
services: photography, animation, rotoscoping, soundtrack theft
personal project


I wanted to do some projects that were experiment based, that could be made quickly, and could
work out some ideas that had been floating around in my head for a while. The goal that I set was to
make them during my lunch breaks. Shot with a simple point-and-shoot still camera. Soundtracks,
in order
of appearance: Thee Oh Sees, Link Wray, and Wu Tang.














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Puma

format: 35mm spec spot (06)
services: editing
client: Tyche Films


I got a crack at editing this spec commercial, which was a lot of fun. Beatifully shot on film in Los
Angeles. Includes a host of funny characters and a nice stunt role down two flights of
concrete stairs.