A few words on Graphic Design.

admin — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:57:08 +0000

I organize ideas and creative concepts using visual elements in unique and simple ways to create minimal and effective logos, vector art, and typography. I’m a corporate designer by day and a conceptual designer by night. This is my collection of Graphic Design work that I’ve assembled from my personal and professional projects. You may notice some of these elements to be minimal and modern, influenced by the simplicity of design from decades ago. I draw much of my design inspiration from early 20th century Constructivism and the concepts I build on are a throwback to the works of the Fluxus artists.

The Elements of Design

Fragmentation of line and abstractions of structure are often used during the execution of my concepts which have become trademarks of my design. The execution of my design and organization of these elements is enhanced by new forms of media and use of these tools. These tools become transparent and are seamlessly utilized to build my concepts. Forward thinking design is a combination of artist and engineer. The engineer is the basis from which creativity can thrive.

Spectra82

Spectra82 is a collection of graphic elements with influences from early modern design methodologies. The abstraction of line and form merged with repetition of color and shape reflect the inherent need for the mind to associate these patterns (created by man made processes) with the natural world. The organization of these elements rely on geometry to establish a sense of order and unity with the underlying suggestion of space, time and the human experience. These separated layers utilize the emergent nature of light to thread the environment into the constructed properties of the design.

Influences

Fuxus, El Lissitzky, Alexander Rodchenko, Saul Bass, Nam June Paik, Umberto Boccioni, Albreght Duher, Modigliani, Kyle Cooper, Chris Cunningham, De Stijl, The Futurists, Constructivism, The Designer’s Republic, Shepard Fairey, Richard Josef Neutra.

Recent Exhibits

Jan, 2012				Replicated
				The Falcon Bar & Gallery

Dec, 2011				The Falcon Presents: WWJD?
				The Falcon Bar & Gallery

May, 2011				Mother Falcon Unicorns
				Mother Falcon

Mar, 2011				The Cold War at Mother Falcon
				Mother Falcon

Jan, 2011				Mother Falcon Presents: U.S. Presidents
				Mother Falcon

Dec, 2010				Mother Falcon Presents: The Future
				Mother Falcon

Exhibited at these venues:

The Falcon Bar & Gallery, Orlando, FL

Stardust Coffee, WinterPark, FL

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A bit more about me.

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:35:39 +0000

I’ve been working for over 15 years as a highly creative and versatile
graphic designer with extensive knowledge of vector art, illustration,
logo design. My client history includes Lockheed Martin,
Northrop Grumman, Darden Concepts.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss a
design idea – feel free to contact me.

e: nelson@nelsonmartin.net
c: 407.242.0115

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