Providing inspired, intelligent, intuitive visual design solutions.
DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
Proficient in the creation of exceptional digital artwork in vector & raster platforms. Specializing in brand identity systems- comprehensive visual languages consisting of logo, typography, & color systems with brand guidelines. Digital photography, expert photo editing/manipulation. Vector logos, symbol & icon design, environmental & retail space design, demonstrational graphics and conceptual mock-ups, typographic treatments, and much more.
DESIGN FOR PRINT
Excellent execution and experience in printed brand materials such as business cards, menus, brochures, flyers, postcards, coupons, booklets, posters & more. Packaging design experience including product labels, boxes, components. Editorial & publication page layout. Signage (interior and exterior, experience working with vendors providing channel signage, neon, vinyl, wraps, billboards, and more).
DESIGN FOR WEB
Website design: proficient in Squarespace, Shopify, Wix, Wordpress, general knowledge of HTML and CSS languages. Wireframe and user interface design experience. Product photography and design for online stores / e-commerce platform applications.
e-MARKETING
Expansion & effectuation of brand identity through web-presence via social media channel & content design, art direction, and administration. Proficient in Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube, & more. Proficient in Mailchimp (direct email marketing campaign construction, design, & administration.)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sound design & music production, product photography, storyboards/timelines,
professional copy & content writing and editing.
GOOD DESIGN IS MEMORABLE, FUNCTIONAL, LOGICAL; EVERY ELEMENT SUPPORTS THE WHOLE.
Cristina Maxon Graphic Design, est. 2009
SOFTWARE + PLATFORMS + APPLICATIONS
10+ years experience designing in (prefered platforms) Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
Also proficient in Adobe InDesign, iMovie, Apple Garageband, iPhoto, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Mac OS, PicsArt, PixaLoop, Inshot, & more creative applications. Instagram, Facebook (and more) social media administration roles. Web design experience in SquareSpace, Shopify, Wix, Mailchimp, WordPress, with average functional capability in HTML (and CSS) coding. File management, color formulas, corporate brand identity standards, & much more. More details can be provided upon request.