DESIGNER

Welcome to my graphic design portfolio. Thank you for your time.

I am currently working as a Graphic Designer for Damascus Media, a creative apparel and event merchandising company in San Diego, CA. I am also actively looking for new opportunities in the Minneapolis, MN area.

I am a graduate from Full Sail University with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts and Design. This portfolio displays current work with clients, personal projects, and school work. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

EXPERIENCE

X Resume & Cover Letter
X Work Experience
X Damascus Website
X FSU Grades

CONTACT

Rachel Michalkiewicz
rachelmichalkiewicz@gmail.com

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To contact me, click the link above to send an email, or fill out the form on the home page. Contact information can also be found on my resume. Thank you!

PRINT & LAYOUT

Examples of my print and layout work including posters, screen-print designs, magazine ads, etc can be found below. Please click the images for a larger view.

wakingNorman

Business Card

Format: 3.5 x 2
Date: September 2010
Client: wakingNorman Band
Software: Photoshop, InDesign

Business card design for wakingNorman band in order to obtain more bookings and interest in their music.

wakingNorman

Main Chain Band

Upcoming Gigs Poster

Format: 8.5 x 11
Date: September 2010
Client: Main Chain
Software: Photoshop, InDesign

Advertisement mini-poster for Main Chain, thrown into the crowds during shows as well as handed out at events. The back of the poster contains a list of upcoming gigs.

Main Chain Band

Robert Bondurant

Business Card

Format: 3.5 x 2
Date: September 2010
Client: Robert Bondurant
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Business card design for Robert Bondurant, an upcoming music artist in San Diego.

Requested an extremely minimalistic design with space on the front for writing.

Robert Bondurant

Steady Fox Design

Business Card

Format: 3.5 x 2
Date: August 2010
Client: Personal
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop

Steady Fox Design business card re-branding. Part of my complete re-branding (website, logo, resume, cards, etc.) to better fit my style and message.

Steady Fox Design

Monsters Scare You

Shirt Design

Format: Screen Printed Tee
Date: July 2010
Client: Monsters Scare You
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop

Screen printed tee design for the band Monsters Scare You.

Monsters Scare You

Time Machine Band

Shirt Design

Format: Screen Printed Tee
Date: July 2010
Client: Time Machine Band
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop

Shirt designs for Time Machine Bands merch line.

Time Machine Band

Rockstar Karaoke

Shirt Design

Format: Screen Printed Tee
Date: July 2010
Client: Time Machine Band
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop

Shirt design for Time Machine Bands Karaoke events. Design was screen-printed on white tees and scoop necks.

(Design 01 of 02)

The second design in the series can be viewed [HERE].

Rockstar Karaoke

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Event Poster

Format: 11 x 17
Date: November 2009
Client: Typography Project
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Event poster design concept for The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at The House of Blues. A mock shot of the poster can be seen here.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Pearbook Ads

Advertisement

Format: 8.5 x 11 w/ .25 bleed
Date: August 2009
Client: Personal
Software: Illustrator, InDesign

Advertisements for a product called Pearbook; part of a line of journals, sketchbooks, and art products utilizing recycled fruit packaging and waste to create environment-friendly consumer items.

Pearbook Ads

Childrens Day

SD Zoo Event Branding

Format: 8.5 x 11
Date: August 2009
Client: Personal
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Mock branding campaign for Childrens Day at San Diego Zoo. The purpose is to educate children about animals and the importance of a healthy environment. To appeal to a younger demographic, simple illustrations and bright colors were used.

Childrens Day

Fossil Watches

Billboard Advertisement

Format: Billboard
Date: July 2009
Client: Personal
Software: Photoshop, InDesign

Billboard design for Fossil Watches displaying one of their womens watches. Photography done by me; a mock shot of the billboard can be seen here.

Fossil Watches

Champion Gem Flats

Magazine Ad

Format: 8.5 x 11 w/ .25 bleed
Date: July 2009
Client: Personal
Software: Photoshop, InDesign

Magazine ad for a pair of Champion brand shoes called Gem Flats. Product photography done by me.

Champion Gem Flats

Mother Language Day

Event Poster

Format: 11.7 x 16.5
Date: March 2009
Client: Event Sponsers
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Concept design of a poster for Mother Language Day.

A mock shot of the event poster can be seen here.

Mother Language Day