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.
Branding: The Calavera At The Ranch
I was recently involved in a project creating the concept for an event and its identity. The Calavera at the Ranch is a new 24-hour mountain biking race and festival…
Other Recent Work
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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.
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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:
