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		<title>Donor Recognition: Lance Armstrong Foundation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nando</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[3D Design and Modeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environmental Graphic Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Donor recognition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[LiveStrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, contracted fd2s to create an Environmental Graphics package to recognize employees, volunteers, and donors throughout their new headquarters in Austin, TX. One of my assignments consisted in creating the donor recognition signage for both the interior and entrance to the...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LiveStrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, contracted <a href="http://www.fd2s.com/">fd2s</a> to create an Environmental Graphics package to recognize employees, volunteers, and donors throughout their new headquarters in Austin, TX. One of my assignments consisted in creating the donor recognition signage for both the interior and entrance to the main boardroom.<br />
I used SketchUp for the concept development for a number of reasons: I think it&#8217;s very cost-effective; that is, once a model is made, it&#8217;s relatively easy to explore variations in form, materials, and colors. (Click on images for larger versions)<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_10.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_10tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_11.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_11tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_12.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_12tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p>Another reason is I think three-dimensional images communicate better to the layman the intricacies of complex objects. Yet another reason is that, ultimately, three-dimensional models offer all the information needed for accurate orthographical views.<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_13.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_13tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p>Even after some value-engineering, the similarity between the concept and the finished product is striking. Usually exceeding the clients expectations.<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_14.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_14tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p>These simple drawings were created after the boardroom entrance concept. At this point, we didn&#8217;t feel a 3D model was necessary, as the dimensionality of the concept had been established.<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_20.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_20tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_21.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_21tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_22.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_22tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p>The finished donor recognition sign.<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_23.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><br />
<img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_23tn.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Donor Recognition" /></a></p>
<p>I was also involved in the early creation of design concepts for the main entry sign. Here are some of my sketches:<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v1.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v1.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Main Identification Sign Concept" width="600" height="225"/></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v2.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v2.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Main Identification Sign Concept" width="600" height="450"/></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v3.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v3.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Main Identification Sign Concept" width="600" height="300"/></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v4.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v4.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Main Identification Sign Concept" width="600" height="225"/></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v5.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v5.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Main Identification Sign Concept" width="600" height="225"/></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v6.jpg" rel="lightbox[400]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/egd/egd_laf_main_v6.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong Foundation Main Identification Sign Concept" width="600" height="225"/></a></p>
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		<title>Branding: Chronic Cycling</title>
		<link>http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/2010/02/graphic-design-branding-chronic-cycling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nando</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Branding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graphic Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bicycle stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Logo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. I started a small company and called it Chronic Cycling. What has followed since then has been a holistic...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://chroniccycling.com/"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/graphicd/cc_logo.png" alt="Chronic Cycling logo" /></a></p>
<p>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. I started a small company and called it <a href="http://chroniccycling.com/">Chronic Cycling</a>. What has followed since then has been a holistic brand development exercise. From the creation of the brand concept, identity, to collateral, a website (with ecommerce capability and full SEO), and web and social media marketing strategy.</p>
<p><a href="http://chroniccycling.com/"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/graphicd/cc_collage.jpg" alt="Chronic Cycling" /></a></p>
<p>These are some of the designs that made it into production:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/graphicd/cc_fly_singlespeed.jpg" rel="lightbox[371]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/graphicd/cc_fly_singlespeed_tn.jpg" alt="Chronic Cycling Fly Singlespeed" width="600" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/graphicd/cc_argyle.jpg" rel="lightbox[371]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/graphicd/cc_argyle_tn.jpg" alt="Chronic Cycling Argyle" /></a></p>
<p>The current focus in on <a href="http://chroniccycling.com/custom/">creating custom cycling jerseys and technical t-shirts</a>, and <a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/2010/01/illustration-and-graphic-design-teco-westinghouse-cycling-jersey/">helping clients with their jersey design</a>. This has required lots of documentation, with emphasis on usability and accuracy.</p>
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		<title>Technical Illustration: The Domain</title>
		<link>http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/2010/01/environmental-graphic-design-technical-illustration-the-domain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nando</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Graphic Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technical Illustration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[construction drawing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drafting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Illustration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While 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 was in charge of producing the final set of drawings that would go out to...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While at <a href="http://www.fd2s.com/">fd2s</a>, 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 was in charge of producing the final set of drawings that would go out to bids, and worked early implementation and project management.<br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/technical/domain_1.jpg" rel="lightbox[330]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/technical/domain_1.jpg" alt="The Domain environmental graphics" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/technical/domain_2.jpg" rel="lightbox[330]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/technical/domain_2.jpg" alt="The Domain environmental graphics" width="600"/></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/technical/domain_3.jpg" rel="lightbox[330]"><img src="http://www.nandocabanmendez.com/portfolio/technical/domain_3.jpg" alt="The Domain environmental graphics" width="600"/></a></p>
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