I am a designer based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas specializing in graphic design, print, web/interactive design, corporate identity, illustration, art/creative direction. Ever since I discovered my passion for visual communication, I am constantly on the search for challenging opportunities to solve visual/creative problems. Whether it be a logo or a full-scale website, I can get the job done. Let me Discover, Design, and Deliver a well-designed visual solution for you.
"Technical skill is mastery of complexity, while creativity is mastery of simplicity."
-Christopher Zeeman
experience//
End Zone Athletics //September 2010-Present// Arlington, TX
Graphics Manager
Responsible for supervising a team of four designers and managing production and work flow of art department. Oversee all projects from initial ad proofs to print. Maintain high standards and quality assurance by proofreading all artwork before print and providing art direction to junior and senior designers.
End Zone Athletics //October 2009-September 2010// Arlington, TX
Graphic Designer
Responsible for advertising design, layout, typesetting, proofs, designing templates, and pre press production for promotional marketing t-shirts and school spirit items.
Freelance Designer //January 2006-Present// DFW, TX
Graphics/Web Designer
Created and developed corporate identities, branding, print collateral, and web sites from concept to implementation for clients in various businesses.
Design Works Studio, Inc. //March 2009-September 2009// Arlington, TX
Intern/Advertising Designer
Create targeted concepts and designs for print and digital communications for various clients.
Element X Creative //February 2009-March 2009// Dallas, TX
Design Intern
Learning experience in a visual effects, animation, and interactive studio. Collaborated on flash, video, and design projects for clients such as Pizza Hut, BPAA, and Alere.
Premiere Business Printing & Graphics //January 2007–August 2008// Arlington, TX
Production Artist
Responsible for technical production and management of art files and graphics, typesetting, pre press, proofing, design, and operating digital color printers.
Martin & Company Printers //May 2006-August2006// Haslet, TX
Production Artist
Technical production of art files and graphics, layout for digital pre press, typesetting, and design.
Tarrant County College Graphics Department //January 2005-May 2006// Hurst, TX
Student Aid Graphic Designer
Provided graphic support for media manager. Create and design graphics, photo editing, cutting, spray mounting, laminating, and operating digital printers and vinyl cutters. Designed posters, flyers, and programs for the campus.
education//
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX //2006-2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication
Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX //2003-2006
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communication
Associate of Arts
Certificate in Computer Graphics
accolades//
2009 Silver Addy Award
2009 Bronze Addy Award
skills//
Branding, print and web design, illustration, layout, and art direction
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, CSS, JQUERY, PC / MAC
References available upon request.
Nam Q. Hua
Phone | 817.247.8472
Email | nam_hua@sbcglobal.net
"Design is not a thing you do. It's a way of life."
- Alan Fletcher
Adore Bijoux website
Website for a warm and intimate jewelry store that aspire to providing the perfect gift for the one you adore. Click image below to view website. UP!
Legendary Catering website
Website design for Legendary Catering & Events of North Texas. More than just food and service, the objective was to convey the feeling of a legendary experience. A collaboration with my partner at Ninefive Eightsix. UP!
Venus Tan website
Interactive flash website for a tanning salon tailored to college students. Colors reflect its unique and exciting interior. Click image below to view website. UP!
No Time For Crime website
"To provide education and awareness through community programs, one department, one community and one outreach at a time." This is the mission of No Time For Crime. I was lucky enough to be apart of the branding and web development for a brand new crime prevention program that provides an opportunity for communities across the country to prevent crime through coordinated community sponsorship. Click image below to view website. UP!
Angelo's Italian Grill website
An informational site for a romantic, cozy, and authentic Italian restaurant. Click image below to view website. UP!
Broberg Racing website
Work in progress. UP!
Molecule
Corporate identity for a design firm that specializes in the elemental meaning of brands. Symbol is modeled after the structure of a molecule. UP!
Adore Bijoux
Corporate identity for a locally owned jewelry store in Plano, Texas. The symbol is a representation of eternal love, commitment, and quality. UP!
Total Solar Direct
A green and friendly corporate identity for a solar panel company. The symbol represents the integral power of the sun that produces a clean and green renewable source of energy. The overlapping center of the circles resembles leaves or a flower. UP!
Zuuzs
Brand new logo for a brand new online social shopping company. UP!
VLK tradeshow concept
Proposed tradeshow display graphics for an a architect firm promoting their company and their 25th anniversary. UP!
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. UP!
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. UP!
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. UP!
DARE! Newsletter
A redesigned layout for a Dallas art newsletter. A simple, clean, organized layout that complements the artwork. UP!
Venus Tan ads
Venus Tan promotional doorhanger and postcard ads. UP!
DFW Designer Tees website
DFW Designer Tees is a screen-printing company. A group effort with my partner at Ninefive Eightsix, we redesigned and restructured the site's basic architecture, implementing new features like process video, mailing list and fundraiser sign-up. Click image below to view website. UP!
