BrandMap Spot Illos – Cut Through the Clutter

Here’s a few samples from a series of pictographs used in a client’s branding presentation. They are graphically pretty simple, but instantly communicate volumes more than if we tried to write it all down.

Winter Games – Vancouver 2010

The Winter Olympic Games have officially started here in Vancouver, there is an incredible amount of energy in the city at this time. Over the last three years, the lead up to the games has impacted virtually all of the city’s residents. The amount of revenue generated is surely incalculable. I’ve personally worked on several [...]

The Digital Gateway at the 2010 Commerce Centre – Conceptual Sketches

Here are a couple conceptual sketches commissioned by Vancouver’s Switch Interactive. A once neglected utility corridor in the Robson Conference centre was transformed into an vital and interactive experience promoting BC’s technology sector.
Although somewhat loose, the conceptual renderings were guided by strong art direction and the ended up being remarkably similar to the final installation.
There [...]

Clayton Rise Real Estate – Amenity Building Plan View

I’m in “The Big Book of Contemporary Illustration”.

A few months back I was asked to contribute some illos for this book. Looks like it’s due to hit the shelves in Autumn. The book is titled “Big Book of Contemporary Illustration” compiled and written by a swell fella named Martin Dawber and published by Batsford Books.
My contributions where a few of my Art [...]

Counterpoint Invite Illustration Vancouver

This illustration was created for an invite and ads to promote the Grand Opening of a European kitchen boutique in Vanocouver. The flat colours and limited colour palette were aimed to cut throught the clutter often received by interior design firms.

“Do You Matter?”

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This is the title of a recent book I’m reading written by Rob Brunner & Stewart Emery. Check it out online www.doyoumatter.com. The subtitle is “How great design will make people love your company”. The book came to my attention when a savvy client mentioned it in a recent meeting. [...]