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.
3D
-
3D Presentation: Polus Center
SketchUp models done as part of the Design Development for Polus Center, a mixed-use developmnet in Braşov, Romania. Concepts by the fd2s team. This information kiosk incorporates a vertical LED…
-
SketchUp Design:
Counter top DisplayWhen a client needed a counter top display (funny enough, to display counter top substrates) I used a combination of skills and tools to design and illustrate a solution. The…
-
3D Design and Modeling:
The Bridge Street PlaqueI love the challenge of spatial problems like this one. While working for a sign company, we were faced with executing an idea by a design firm. It looked like…
-
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…
-
Donor Recognition: Lance Armstrong Foundation
LiveStrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, contracted fd2s to create an Environmental Graphics package to recognize employees, volunteers, and donors throughout their new headquarters in Austin, TX. One of my assignments…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Technical 3D Design and Modeling: DropKick
A client asked for help on his project. The goal: to design a tamper-resistant frame system that would be relatively inexpensive to produce in large quantities and very easy to…
-
Freestyle Design: Game Table
As part of some 3D modeling courses, I was given the challenge of designing something that could be made out a single sheet of plywood and cost less than $100…
-
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:…
-
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…
