Green Day is a simple environmental movement to provide a new or renewed conscientious awareness in recognizing the need and occasions for improvements. I was commissioned and invited to participate in a conference at Ikejiri Institute of Design in Tokyo, Japan. Concepts were shared at this Design Pitch, where 11 outstanding creators participated and presented their ideas based on the theme: “The Green Landscape in 2037.”
The green ad campaign that I designed, consisted of a 15 set of FSC compliant postcards, poster and a 1.14 second promo reel. Each set has 15 postcards with clever messages on various ways that one can make a difference. With the use of snail mail and hi-tech pod casts to spread the word, I continue to support their efforts in making the world a better place. In addition to the artistic side of being creative, a humanistic approach of doing projects that are more than commercial oriented is my philosophy in life.
Tokyo Designer’s Week - Container Exhibition (October 31 - November 4, 2007) is the largest and most influential design event held yearly in Japan. Tom Tor and MEF designed this interactive installation for Teraoka Seiko. TT transformed an empty 40 ft. cargo container into a unique exhibition site. Using customized software and sophisticated programming and hardware; the participant’s weight was recorded on a scale, which then became translated into motion graphics onto a projected screen. The graphics reacted according to the person’s weight, thus producing various hues of color, which were displayed as particle animations and reflected the theme, set forth by TDW called “LOVE”.
A personal art work by Tom Tor, about his journey from Cambodian refugee camp into United States. The book is based on his first English written essay when he was 14. The book was designed entirely by hand using traditional way of letterpress. First editions were sold to United Cambodian Center and renowned painter Francesco Clamente.
Debli means ‘Recycle and Re-create’ which is an exhibition of animal inspired art and media. Over 180 artists, who incorporated ‘recycled’, object d’arts, revealed their artistic creative visions, wildly imaginative minds and impressive artistic skills. This revolutionary art tour affirmed Tom Tor’s ongoing commitment to support independent artistic expressions. His creative agencies, with offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo, manifested the possibility of designing to make a difference with the concept of ‘Recycle and Re-create’. Tom Tor, aka Eskimo, was commissioned to be a part of this exhibition and continues to design and develop for the Debli’s official commercial and advertising campaign.
I was commissioned to design Basement Identity System’s marketing campaign. BM is a full-service creative marketing design firm located at the nucleus of entertainment, art, and progressive modern design that caters to global lifestyle consumers and brands in the United States, Japan, and China. Their advertising, strategic planning, print design, corporate branding, relationship marketing, event sponsorships, interactive websites, digital marketing, visual effects, post production, media planning / buying, public relations, and promotions, range from full scale productions of broadcast commercials to music videos, which integrate the techniques of visual Feng Shui.
Subtitle Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a more comprehensive representation of Asian culture by promoting an awareness of Asian and Asian American achievements in the arts. Subtitle will be the source for the public to experience the significant, yet underrepresented accomplishments of Asians and Asian Americans in arts and media. Subtitle will feature talent in film, fashion, music, and art through a variety of events ranging from film festivals, fashion shows, music festivals, art exhibitions, seminars, and workshops to challenge and explore beyond the common misconceptions of Asians in current media.
Ghita is the brainchild of Los Angeles based designer, Alexis Phifer, a modest and quiet entrepreneur, but unquestionably one who is blessed with the gift to design. Absorbing every flavor, color, and melody from her far-reaching travels, it is though her cultural experiences, which remain the inspiration behind Ghita’s ethereal silhouettes and rich hues. Lively color palettes of ultra-luxurious fabrics, which are undeniably suitable for the fashion-forward and the young-at-heart, compliment her designs. Although Ghita Fashions project a playful and bold side to the spirit of adventure, her dresses still maintain a classical elegance along with art-deco elements of asymmetry, tiered skirts, jumpers, and bubbly hems.
Fugue (fyMuMug) is a progressive lifestle/culture magazine featuring an eclectic mix of music, fashion with lowbrow fashion; traditional with progressive; essentially it is a magazine that incorporates all of these elements and brings them to the fore in a way that accentuates not their differences but their similarities Fugue aims to communicate a consciousness about how different facets of culture come together and spark new ideas and ways of expression. Fugue represents the fringe elements of society, those players that hover just above or below the radar in a new middle ground where trendsetters and tastemakers of all disciplines can be exhibited alongside one another.
Here is the latest design of the Greenday T-Shirt, which features a one color hit on white or black, 100% cotton.:) Nature Selection Wallpaper Commissioned by Lawson-Fenning to design wallpaper based on nature. These abstract floral patterns emerged. I was always wondering how to combat those white walls. Finally!)
Gazarra is an innovative full-spectrum production company capable of developing, producing, operating and marketing multi-medium productions and events on an international scale. Gazarra is an evolving organism, devoted to the creation, launch, production and promotion of productions of many scopes and sizes ñ from our ongoing new ge eration theatre/cirque production in Los Angeles to privately commissioned installations for individuals and corporate businesses worldwide. Gazarraís goal is to extend the reach of the creative arts, and provide a haven where artists and performers may hone their craft through the guidance and support of Gazarraís creative team
The Global Tuning Awards is an awards ceremony applauding the best of the automotive customization industry on a global scale. The one hour cable television program aired on FSN. The live taping was shot in Los Angeles, CA.
The Global Tuning Awards was taped live in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles, CA and broadcasted on FSN who has an outreach of 40 million viewers. Valvoline along with Yokohama Tire were the official sponsors and the world renowned racer and drifter, Tanner Foust, hosted the event along with platinum recording artist, Paul Wall, and the Federation, providing entertainment. The event represents the growing importance of the automotive culture in mainstream and recognizes the best of the best in the car tuning world.
Jock Clock is a new concept in promotional products, which combines a sweatband with the watch. Working with this idea from the client, we conceived a product for a wide array of consumer demographics that is both fashionable and practical. Jock Clock has been a hit among diverse consumers, thus leading to its use as an effective promotional item. A Jock Clock does nothing short of giving clients the upper hand in marketing themselves.
I was commissioned by Nursery Works to design a contemporary abstract floral pattern for their line of accessories and bed sheet collection, which consisted of 100% cotton poplin bedding. In collaboration, Lawson-Fenning and I developed a fun pattern in unexpected palettes. I have composed uncommon visual vocabularies that were derived from common objects, nature, and everyday things. These charming and colorful prints will delight the eyes of all ages – the swaddling of choice for the 21st-century’s offspring for up-to-the-minute parents.
The Designers Bureau is an organization that brings artists and companies to work together in defining a new era of commercial and artistic pursuits. We offer artists from all media, backgrounds, experiences and methods an opportunity to collaborate with world-class companies and brands. Therefore, it presents a unique chance to reach out to consumers through media that directly impacts their lives.
The artists, who collaborate on projects with the DESIGNERS bureau, are not creating artwork to earn a living. Artists don’t separate art from life, personal from professional – it all comes from the same place. The passion and drive, that fuels vision as a way of life, is what pushes theDESIGNERSbureau to build new avenues for exploration, to create momentum that can propel creation and the product of that effort into new directions. A movement is underway…
Zachary Scott is a photographer who is based in the New York area. Specializing in editorial and advertising since 1998, Zachary Scott is an excellent photographer, communicator with high attention to detail and is passionate in creating outstanding work. In 2005, I got to work with Zachary on his new brand identity system, promo collateral and his personal website.
Pornchai Mittongtare Originating from Thailand, Pornchai Mittongtare brought with him an artistic sense that reflects the majesty of his country. From his simple beginnings, Pornchai Mittongtare was able to develop a complex yet skillfully constructed style when he studied photography at Art Center College of Design. His photographs reflect an extensively coordinated and carefully structured vision. Each image results from meticulous planning combined with precision in technique.
Pornchai Mittongtare creates simple and elegant images that seemed as though they come from a perfect world. The essence of each object is given importance yet each object harmonizes with another to create a flawless symphony of color and shape. The composition of his photographs provides a frame in which forgotten objects come to life and ordinary images become extraordinary.
When Seasons recordings approached me to work on launching their new clothing line “Seasons cloth”, we weren’t only faced with the challenge of creating clothing lines that express the nature of Seasons Recording’s music, but also in creating a voice that would set Seasons Cloth apart from other youth clothing brands.
Keywords such as Nature, Organic, City and Sound were picked to describe the seasons. These keywords later became fundamental to the clothing line. Although we were intially invited to work on the clothing section of Seasons, we saw an opportunity to use clothing as a bigger vehicle to brand Seasons as a company, instead of just a recording label.
I presented the “Beautiful For the Ugly”, which expressed the true beauty of nature in living in mixed city environments. This core message later convinced the owner and founder of Seasons, Jamie Thinnes, to give us the green light to approach branding for the whole company.
