Client
Ai School Project
My Role
Sole project member.
Description
Created a poster advertising campaign where each style of music was unique. Concepted and created logo for Twin Cities Metro.
Technologies Used
- InDesign
- Illustrator
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About Me
Interactive designer with a hunger for clean and minimal design. Skilled in both print and web. Will forever be a student of all things aesthetically pleasing.
New Ideas & Techniques
Open to new ideas. Strength and insight is gained when trying something new. Technology is continuously being improved and updated—I will always be learning.
CSS Fanatic
Front-end design and development are my strengths. Creating beautiful web layouts with lean CSS and valid XHTML is something I truly enjoy.
Purposeful Design
It is nice to have a design that is aesthetically pleasing, but it should also have an objective. Adding elements because they look good is not effective. Each pixel should have a purpose.
Versatile Toolbox
Skilled in designing for print and the web—I do a good job at bridging the gap between the two mediums. Being well-rounded in multiple areas of design is an advantage.
W3C Valid Code
Valid code is important for accessibility and cross-browser compatibility. Following strict standards ensures the website will be usable for a vast audience.
Passion
There is a spot in my heart for pristine layouts, swiss typefaces, clean code and effective typography. These elements create beautiful design. Too emotional for this website? Nah.
Plans Are Essential
Solid project plans cut down on errors and overhead costs. After all, when everything is organized, the only thing left to do is work until the project is complete. Simple. Essential.
XHTML Strict
The XHTML Strict Doctype cuts down on bloated elements and keeps the code clean for the browser and the developer. I enjoy writing neat code.
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tomwahlin.comFebruary 2009–Present
Freelance Design
Responsible for working on and maintaining interactive and print projects for a wide-ranging list of clients, including:
- Donaldson, Fort Group , The Gap, HouseSmartsTV, Monster Clings, Park Print, Precision Tune Auto Care, Willbren, Windham Analytics.
The Art InstitutesJune 2007–June 2010
B.S. in Web Design and Interactive Media
Attended the Art Institute International Minnesota in Minneapolis to gain a Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design and Interactive Media. The program is 3 years, year-round.
- Deans List.
AlphaGraphicsDecember 2007–Present
Design / Prepress
The workload at AlphaGraphics is diverse; from prepress to design (print and web). I rarely have the same task each day.
- Design, maintain and code landing pages & email campaigns. Internal and client use.
- Prepare files for press, digital, offset and large format.
- Create various pieces including: letterhead, business cards, brochures, envelopes and large format. All completed on tight budgets and quick turnarounds.
FORT Group Inc.January 2009–March 2009
Intern / Freelance
Worked 3 months in NYC, (350 hours) now working remotely on a monthly newsletter for HouseSmartsTV.
- Maintained, updated, and built client’s websites, email campaigns and interactive media.
- Code and design a monthly email newsletter for HouseSmartsTV.com (January 2009–Present).
- Assisted with front-end design, database population, and CMS implementation for besttile.com.
