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.
Portfolio
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Branding: Chronic Cycling
Back in 2008 I toyed with the idea of making some cycling shirts that did not follow the stereotypical look most people associate with cycling wardrobe. That project ended up…
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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 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…
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Graphic Design:
iHuck T-shirtHave I mentioned I like bicycles? The designs above are part of a series in the style of the early iPod ads. (Warning: shameless self-promotion coming up) I have these,…
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Technical Illustration:
The DomainWhile at fd2s, I worked with team members to advance projects like the environmental graphics and the entrances of the multi-use development The Domain, in Austin, Texas. This time, I…
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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…
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Wayfinding:
Hill Country GalleriaWayfinding system for the office area of a mixed-use development in the Texas Hill Country, just outside of Austin. Done while working in the sign industry. Bookmark on Delicious Digg…
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Graphic Design:
Workbug LogoWhen my client and friend came with a request for a logo for “Workbug”, and the idea of incorporating a ladybug, it really didn’t take much to see where this…
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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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Graphic Design: Teco Westinghouse Cycling Jersey
Ever have fun designing something? This is how I do. A friend approached me with a special request: to design a cycling jersey for his MS150 team. Their sketch: From…
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Technical Illustration: Signage
Here are some examples of technical drawings I have made during my working experience in the sign industry. These drawings were designed to communicate to an experienced sign builder a…
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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…
