About
Hi, I’m Nando, and this is a collection of my work. I'm the kind of designer that concerns himself with the practicalities of execution, while pushing for innovation. Creative left-brainer, pragmatic right-brainer, I believe complex problems benefit from simple solutions, and clear communication. I use my attention to detail, empathy, and graphic design skills to help businesses define their brand and engage their target audience.
Commercial Sign Design
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SketchUp Sign Design: The Parks At Aspen Lake
Here is another concept sketch for a pylon sign: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Posterous share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet…
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Monument Sign Design, SketchUp 3D Model
Proposal for main identification sign (“CVS” used as a placeholder only). I like that even simple 3D models like this can communicate design intent so much better that conventional orthographic…
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SketchUp Photomontage: Estancia
I created this cantilevered sign inspired by the silo on site of this Brazilian Restaurant in Austin, Texas. In order to better project the impact of my design, I first…
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Sign SketchUp Modeling: Chandler Retail
For the Chandler retail project in Georgetown, Texas, we used materials that would convey the desired “contemporary ranch”: limestone (cladding), (faux) rusted steel, galvanized steel. This identity was carried through…
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Wayfinding: Scott & White Hospital Campus
I was pleased to design the wayfinding signage for Scott & White’s campus in Temple, Texas. These were the drawings submitted: And this a photo of the finished result: In…
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Sign Design, Photomontage: Berry Hill
When Berry Hill Baja Grill approached my employer sign company at the time, they presented us with a particular dilemma. While their signage square footage allowance was plenty for a…
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SketchUp Sign Design: Zach Theater
When an opportunity came up to propose a sign for the Zachary Scott Theater Center, I thought I’d shoot for Art Deco design cues, while incorporating an updated digital display:…
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SketchUp Models: Proposal Sketches
Here are some SketchUp form studies. These were done as part of an approach to a developer by my employer at the time. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend…
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Sign Design: Hog Island Blade
As a designer for a sign company, you’re tasked many times with creating the clients identity. Faced with this opportunity, I went for the appearance of a classic carved sign…
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Sign Design: 1st National Bank
When I first moved to Texas, looking for a job, my prospective employer threw down the gauntlet, requesting a design for a prospect. Requirements: internally illuminated, four tenant spaces plus…
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First SketchUp Model: Dominion Hills
Here’s one of my first SketchUp models. Back then I was working at a sign company, so I decided to reproduce a design onto 3D. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this…
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Once Upon A Time I Owned A Sign Shop…
…in a Galaxy far, far away… well, more like: from 1995 to 2000. During that time, I owned and operated a sign shop. I called the business Art Industries. With…
