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.
Concept
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EGD Case Study: Texas Historical Commission
My last project at fd2s was particularly interesting in that I took over many roles during its duration. For this project I was Lead, Project Manager, Designer, and even Surveyor….
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
