Layout Designs: 2013 Save the Date

2013 Save the Date postcard - this is getting handed out at the Masons of California Annual Meeting next week.

A Fair to Remember Art Show

Since this years Annual Communication was unique in theme we wanted to keep with the fair theme for the Annual Banquet that took place on Saturday, September 24, 2011. There were carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy and many other fun fair like events. Along with the games we provided our members a chance to view great pieces of artwork. In order to get work to display I created a Call for Entries poster that was sent out to three art schools in the San Francisco Area.

Art Show | Call for Entries Poster | 2011

Each member received three raffle tickets to place into the top three art pieces they enjoyed the most. It was a way to engage our members and have them interact with the event rather than just walking around staring at the pieces. Some artist's attempted to sell their art, although not many were for sale. It was a unique show and the members really enjoyed it...definitely a success!

2011 Annual Communication

Every year the Grand Lodge of California puts on what we call Annual Communication. This year it was the 162nd Annual Communication and my first. Leading up the the conference there are tons of programs, flyers, signs and last minute brochures that need to be designed, printed and distributed. These design projects aren't just Grand Lodge signage but also includes our affiliated organizations such as: Masonic Homes, Acacia Creek and Masonic Center for Youth and Families (MCYAF).

Since MCYAF is fairly new we wanted to make sure they had a good presence throughout the conference. When it came time for me design a few signs, fliers and their brochure I wanted their look to be very clean and simple, yet modern. When you visit their offices it doesn't feel like you are walking into a shrinks office, its more like a well decorated home. I wanted their design collateral to reflect that as well. The design pieces below are MCYAF's design collateral for the 2011 Annual Communication. A flyer of MCYAF events for the weekend and one for their Open House even that took place this past week. There is also a sign to inform people where to stand for the next shuttle to MCYAF offices. Enjoy!

MCYAF Open House Invite | Back | 2011 Annual Communication

MCYAF Open House Invite | Back | 2011 Annual Communication

MCYAF Weekend Events Flyer | 2011 Annual Communication

 

  

MCYAF Shuttle Sign | 2011 Annual Communication

California Freemason Posters

On June 8th I started a new job as the creative services coordinator at the Grand Lodge of California for the Masons of California, or Freemasons. Many of my friends and family don't know much about the company or understand why they would need a graphic designer. It is a non-profit organization that focuses on charity and brotherhood.

I jumped right in to work, starting out with redesigning two posters for the front of the building. The orignal ones where rather ugly, be nice. After tons of sketches and other projects I finished my first project  with the Masons of California. They came out pretty well and everyone in the office and our members enjoy them.