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Process Online Journal

Concept for an online magazine targeting students and new professionals in the graphic design industry. [top]

Process
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Venus Tan website

Interactive flash website for a tanning salon tailored to college students. Colors reflect its unique and exciting interior. [top]

venus tan website
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Angelo's Italian Grill website

An informational site for a romantic, cozy, and authentic Italian restaurant.[top]

angelo's website
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Adore Bijoux website

Website for a warm and intimate jewelry store that aspire to providing the perfect gift for the one you adore. [top]

adore bijoux website
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Fort Worth Zoo website concept

Interactive flash website concept for the Fort Worth Zoo. This concept takes the user through an adventurous exploration to discover the friendly and fascinating zoo animals that can be seen by visiting the Fort Worth Zoo. [top]

fort worth zoo website
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Cavanaugh Museum mini-site

Interactive flash mini-site designed to be viewed on mobile devices. Designed to draw visitor to the museum by visually showcasing aircrafts from the Vietnam War. Graphics are rendered in an illustrative style. [top]

Cavanaugh
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Logos, logos, logos

Various logos that I designed as a professional and student. A logo is a symbol that visually communicates a brand's identity, mission, and vision. [top]

Logos, logos, and logos

Light Up Arlington logos{proposed}

Proposed logos for Arlington's 4th of July festival. [top]

Logos, logos, and logos

Cameron House logos{proposed}

Proposed logos for a modern style residential property. [top]

Logos, logos, and logos
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VLK tradeshow concepts

Proposed tradeshow display graphics for an a architect firm promoting their company and their 25th anniversary. [top]

VLK Architects
VLK Architects
VLK Architects
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Molecule Design{Winner of 2 Addy Awards}

Molecule Design is a design firm that specializes in the elemental meanings of brand. The theme of this brand is modeled after DNA, molecules, hexagons, and everything science. From stationery to direct mailing communications rolled up in test tubes.[top]

Molecule Design
Molecule Design
Molecule Design
Molecule Design
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Vivace Audio packaging

Packaging for a vibrant audio company that manufactures and sells audio equipment and devices. The company prides itself on bringing affordable, clean, crisp sound, and eco-friendly products to all music lovers. It's unique colors and shapes sets it apart from other brands. [top]

vivace packaging
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Gilligan's rebranding

A rebranding and redesign project for a local Irish Pub in Downtown Arlington that caters to all ages. J.Gilligan's is a nice and friendly place to dine, celebrate, or gather. It has been a favorite gathering spot among college students, reunions, and family. The objective was to rejuvenate the brand and give it a fresh new look for the new Downtown. New corporate identity, colors, and a mascot gives this brand a friendly and modern personality. [top]

Gilligan's
Gilligan's
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Santa Rosa brochure

Brochure for an upscale apartment complex in Las Colinas, Texas. It has a modern look and feel. The colors and design reflect elements and the interior of the apartments. It was printed in four colors and uses special dull and gloss varnish printing techniques. [top]

Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa
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The GreenLight Newsletter

LPB is an energy management company. The company needed a newsletter design template for their monthly internal communications. They needed a look that was warm, clean, and cohesive with their brand identity. [top]

The Greenlight
The Greenlight
The Greenlight
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DARE! Newsletter

A redesigned layout for a Dallas art newsletter. A simple, clean, organized layout that complements the artwork. [top]

DARE!DARE!
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Venus Tan ads

Venus Tan promotional doorhanger and postcard ads. [top]

Venus Tan
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Gorilla Glue ad

Ad for Gorilla Glue targeting parents and kids to use this strong, reliable adhesive to fix just about anything. Original comic book inspired illustration is used to personify the product in a humorous and fun manner. [top]

Gorilla Glue
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Animal Alphabet illustration

Vector illustration for a fictitious animal alphabet book aimed at helping children learn the alphabet with funny letter posing animals. [top]

Animal Alphabet
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The Mustang and the Bug animation

An entertaining flash animation and rendition of the classic fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. [top]

Mustang and Bug
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Illustrations
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About Me

I am a passionate Designer and Artist that believes in innovation, quality and detail. My objectives are to design visual solutions to communicate information and messages that interact, persuade, and compel target audiences effectively for my clients and employers. To create award-winning graphic solutions in print, digital, environmental, multimedia, and web design that are conceptual and unique. I am always discovering ways to improve and push limits. I am also a forward-thinker and always strive to keep up with new technologies and media to create more innovative ways to visually and effectively
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Contact

Nam Q. Hua
Phone | 817.247.8472

Email | nam_hua@sbcglobal.net
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Inspiration

Why am I a designer? I picked up a pencil and paper at a very young age and from there I developed my passion to create. I love to draw. My background is in fine arts and I also grew up reading a lot of comic books and magazines. I am also addicted to television and movies. I find inspiration all around me from music, art, culture, media, and experience. And now, I live and breathe illustration, typography, and everything design. Graphic design is a way for me to express my creativity and art with the world. Want to know more? Just give me a call or shoot me an email. [top]

Links

www.commarts.com
www.printmag.com
www.thefwa.com
www.houseind.com
www.veer.com
www.current.com
www.pandora.com
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