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mercy corps bookFront and back cover design for a

32-page book commemorating the

Mercy Corps Phoenix Fund’s donor trip

to India and Nepal and featuring the

photography and words of Joni Kabana.

The objective was to follow the existing

Mercy Corps style guide but also

differentiate Phoenix Fund. The Phoenix

Fund gathers private seed capital

for start-up projects in communities

recovering from war or social upheaval.

For the cover I felt that an illustrative

approach would best appeal to the

diverse audiences for the project and

add an element of mystery.

Abstract shapes represent the concept

of seed grants and the lotus flower

symbolizes prosperity and hope in a

culturally relevant way.

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

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mercy corps bookFor the interior pages, my approach was

to honor the content with minimalist

design and thoughtful pagination that

followed the rhythm of the story. I used

subtle graphic elements such as henna-

inspired borders, passport stamps, and

relief maps to reinforce the message of

the text and add visual interest. I became

an active participant in the story-telling

process, working closely with the writer/

photographer to get additional images

or information where I felt it would

support my creative vision.

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

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mercy corps bookThe content of this book inspired me

with a deep sense of gratitude and I tried

to convey that in the most appropriate

way. The photos were so well-concieved

it was often most appropriate to

display them without any editing but

occassionally I overlaid gradients or

turned them to duotone for a dramatic

effect. The turquoise photo at the top-

left was taken by a Media Student that

the photographer (Joni Kabana) met

while traveling. Proceeds from the sale

of this publication will benefit media

related efforts in India/Nepal through

Mercy Corps.

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

literacy mapThis was printed as a 30" x 40" poster for

display at Adult Education Day at the

Oregon State Capitol.

The objectives were to represent both

the need for improved literacy in Oregon

and the activities of current state-

sponsored volunteer literacy tutoring

programs in a visual way to an audience

of busy policymakers.

I accurately represented widely variable

data by scaling the icons proportionally

on a logarithmic scale. And I got to meet

the governor!

Illustrator

terra vita grazingThis client had a successful goat grazing

service which they wanted to start more

actively promoting, but no defined

identity.

Their objectives were to maintain a

homegrown and approachable feel

while also gaining credibility and

maintaining flexibility to expand their

services to include land management

consulting. My background in natural

resources gave me unique insight into

their philosophy and target audience.

They chose the name Terra Vita and

we worked from there to create

identity materials that would convey

their message of health and vitality to

landowners in the region.

Illlustrator, Photoshop

logo, letterhead, business card, envelope, rack card

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terra vita grazingThis website needed to be accessible on

older browsers and slow connections

because much of the target audience

lives in rural areas. A combination of

lists, text, and images provides visitors

multiple avenues to learn about the

services available. The bright but earthy

colors and candid photos of goats help

to capture the humorous spirit that

people sometimes react with when they

first see a herd of goats in an familiar or

unexpected location.

terravita.ag

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the river whyBook cover redesign for a novel about

fishing and philosophy by Portland

author David James Duncan. My design

was inspired by an important scene

in the story when the main character

follows a female salmon upstream and

realizes that the “why” spelled out by

the shape of his favorite river is not a

question, but rather a statement—and

just the answer he had been seeking.

The bright, near primary colors and

quirky design reflect the youthful and

eccentric character of the story.

Illlustrator, Photoshop

once upon a timeBook cover and title page designs

for a collection of Russian folk tales

inspired by a Ukrainian friend who

helped with research and translation of

the story titles. I drew the ornaments

and letterforms by hand based upon

traditional Ukrainian folk art, scanned

the drawings, auto traced in Illustrator,

then also manipulated the images in

Photoshop.

Illlustrator, Photoshop

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yerba libreLogo for a proposed brand of yerba

maté bottled beverages.

Yerba maté is a tea-like beverage which

is traditionally drank by native people of

southern South-America. It is popular in

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil,

and increasingly throughout the world

with internationally-savvy consumers.

This brand name is inspired by the

alcoholic drink “Cuba Libre.” Symmetrical

balance and nature references represent

the soothing energy of the beverage and

ritual symbolism of peace and friendship

while a dash of socialist revolutionary

iconography gives a youthful edge and a

bit of mystique.

Illustrator

yerba librePackaging for bottled beverages in four

internationally-inspired flavors.

The packaging shows the dried maté

leaves along the bottom as a texture to

represent the ground with clouds and

open space reinforcing the connection

to nature and the idea of “freedom.”

Clear informative text about the drink,

references to environmental impacts,

and nutritional information appeal to

educated consumers. A round booklet

rests in the cap which could be used

to communicate and interact with

customers in an unexpectedly tactile

way, potentially as an avenue for

activism or education.

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

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Nutrition FactsServing Size 10 fl uid ounces (226g)Servings Per Container 2

Amount per serving

Calories 50 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0 g 0%

Sodium 11 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber less than 1g 2%

Sugars 15g

Protein 0g

Vitamin B6 4% • Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 4% • Iron 5%

Magnesium 6% • Zinc 2%

Ribofl avin 17% • Niacin 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: An infusion of (Purified Water, Yerba Maté, Rose Hips), Honey

Original MatÉ

Nutrition FactsServing Size 10 fl uid ounces (226g)Servings Per Container 2

Amount per serving

Calories 50 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10 g 16%

Sodium 11 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber less than 1g 2%

Sugars 15g

Protein 0g

Vitamin B6 4% • Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 4% • Iron 5%

Magnesium 6% • Zinc 2%

Ribofl avin 17% • Niacin 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: An infusion of (Purified Water, Yerba Maté, Roasted Yerba Maté, Rose Hips), 2% Milk, Honey, Chocolate, Coffee Extract

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Maté is a tea-like beverage which

was introduced to the global community by the Guarani people of South America. It is customarily shared over conversation with friends and drank throughout the day for its many health benefits and energizing properties. Maté leaves naturally contain 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, and high levels of antioxidants.

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yerba libreProposed concept for a 2-page print ad,

emphasizing the connection to nature

and senses of both groundedness and

freedom.

The copy would educate consumers

about the health benefits of maté and

the social/environmental philosophy of

the company.

Illustrator, Photoshop

Earthy GoodnessNow in four delicious flavors

Good for you, Good for the Earth — doesn’t have to taste like dirt. Yerba Libre Herbal Tonics are flavored and fortified with all-natural ingredients to complement the natural healing properties of yerba maté. Keepsake glasses, donations to international non-profits, and carbon-offsets are just a few of the feel-good impacts of your drink purchase. Learn more at yerbalibre´com

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yerba libreHand-crafted tote bag made from

recycled burlap sacks used for importing

maté with hemp stitching and organic

cotton embroidered tag. To be given

away as a promotional item or sold with

profits to support an appropriate cause,

such as to offset the carbon emissions

associated with importing maté.

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yerba libreProposed web design for a highly

interactive site geared primarily toward

an audience of consumers. Design

includes concept for a store with an

expanded product line of bulk maté,

drinking accessories, recipe books,

gift sets and tea bags. This would be a

content-rich site with a news page/blog

and an about section with extensive

cultural, health, and environmental

information. The surreal landscape of the

background and whimsical leaves are

inspired by magical realism and allow

for enless opportunity to surpise and

engage visitors with Flash elements.

Illustrator, Photoshop

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summaryVersatile graphic designer seeking to specialize in the fields of environment, science, health, education, and business. Able to engage with complex content, research, write, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team, drawing from a diverse educational and professional background. Experience working with government and educational institutions, as well as private non-profit and for-profit businesses at the local, national, and international level. My diverse interests are united by a passion for lifelong learning and a desire to make a positive contribution.

design skillsExperience in: business identity, information graphics, illustration, publication design, stationery, marketing collateral, advertising, packaging, apparel, photo editing & digital imaging, interactive PDF, interface design, CSS-based web design, basic Flash animation, ActionScript & JavaScript.

softwareADobE CrEAtiVE SuitE 3– illustrator, Photoshop, inDesign, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver

MiCroSoFt oFFiCE– Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

typetool 2, Garageband, Quicktime, Quickbooks

MAC AnD WinDoWS

educationAAS, Graphic Design Mt. Hood Community College, over 1200 hours of software instruction and 56 credit hours in graphic design core coursework.

BA, Biology & Spanish Minor: Environment & Natural Resources University of Wyoming, , GPA .Coursework included: biological and physical sciences, interdisciplinary environmental studies, Spanish, and electives in art & humanities. Spanish & Tropical Ecology semester abroad, Costa rica, 2002

christine fisher keep christine@keepcreative.net | ..

work historyGraphic Designer /–present

Blue Marble Creative | Hood River, ORAssist with print and web design projects for a variety of local and national clients related to health and sustainability such as renewable energy, sustainable travel, education and health. My role includes both concept and production, as well as participation in business planning and client relations.

Independent Freelancebusiness identity package for terra Vita Grazing & Consultingtechnical illustrations for independent theoretical neuroscientistillustrations for PhD dissertation related to ecology and invasive species

Instructional Assistant /–/Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles, ORAssisted with coordination of a volunteer literacy tutoring program and promotion of college outreach events. Published a quarterly newsletter and designed an informational poster for presentation at the state capitol.

Marketing Manager /–/Project WET International Foundation | Bozeman, MTCollaborated with a diverse staff of environmental education, fundraising, accounting, and product development professionals at a non-profit organization related to water resource education/awareness where my role focused on generating revenue through material sales in the uS and internationally. Managed customer service, warehouse, sales, and e-commerce operations through an expansion to new facilities. Helped to establish systems, hire, and train new staff. Proposed and directed the integration of a family of websites and managed product catalog and packaging design projects, contracting with outside designers. Wrote marketing plan and funding proposals and led strategy and sales discussions with the executive team and key stakeholders. represented Project WEt at numerous conferences and trade shows including the national Science teachers Association and the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico City.

Stream Ecology Research Technician /–/University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Venezuela | Yellowstone National ParkAssisted over 15 different professors, graduate students and government scientists with research related to limnology, ecology, nutrient cycling, physiology, water quality, entomology, invasive species and more. Contributed fieldwork, lab analysis, data analysis, discussion, and logistical support for nSF and EPA-sponsored studies. Played a significant role in one study focusing on cutthroat trout in stream and lake ecosystems in Yellowstone national Park. Also played a lead role in fieldwork, chemical analysis, and logistical support for a study about migratory fishes and nutrient cycling in rural Venezuela. Gained exposure to a wide array of techniques and resource issues. Self-taught certain analytical methods, shared this knowledge with graduate students and coauthored a journal article about method improvement.

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