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15
Apr

Designer turns negative client comments to funny poster

If you’re in the Creative Industry, chances are you have heard these one to many times yourself. I think it would be hilarious to plaster these all over your walls in your studio. Your client’s may think twice before they make any one of these asinine comments.     Source: http://imgur.com/a/2lt4r

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09
Apr

100 Websites You Should Know and Use via TED

100 Websites You Should Know and Use Posted by: Jessica Gross  In the spring of 2007, Julius Wiedemann, editor in charge at Taschen GmbH, gave a legendary TED University talk: an ultra-fast-moving ride through the “100 websites you should know and use.” Six years later, it remains one of the most viewed TED blog posts ever. Time [...]

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04
Apr

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign.

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind… I have lived in many cities in the U.S. and never have I seen such a unique use of signage to convey a message. Yes some may say it’s just reckless vandalism or graffiti art, but I say it’s genius. It’s clever, witty and fun. And that’s why I want to share [...]

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19
Dec

Branding: 2013 TEDxConcordiaUPortland Event logo “Velocity”

…One past attendee designed the logo for the 2013 event. Nicholas Nelson, a graphic designer and a TEDxConcordiaUPortland 2012 attendee, employed his artistic skills to create the “look” of Velocity. Coming up with the theme, we realized, was the easy part. The hard part was finding a design that spoke to everything we wanted to communicate. [...]

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13
Nov

Looking to work on some killer freelance or contract projects

If you or someone you know needs any visual design, marketing, web, printing or any creative help I’m available and looking to work on some killer freelance or contract projects of any shape, size, function or form! Resume | Portfolio nicholas@nicholasnelson.net Thank You! Nicholas  

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30
Oct

2012 Instagram Halloween costume

  2012 Instagram Halloween costume.  This is what happens when an idle designers hands get taken over by an urge to make a Halloween costume. Every year I wait until the last minute to come up with a costume idea. And this year was no different. The night before our first Halloween party, I had an idea to [...]

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26
Sep
28
Aug

A few pieces going into the “LOCALS ONLY” Gallery showing on SEPTEMBER 1st 7-10PM

If you’re in the Portland area this coming weekend, I’ve got a few pieces going into the “LOCALS ONLY” gallery show on SEPTEMBER 1st 7-10PM. A group show by ecletic and profound image makers in an array of mediums by local artists! Come show your support for local artists… Opening reception SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1st!!! 7-10PM  [...]

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