Hello, as you may already know, my name is Justin Gum. Let me just say, it is truly a pleasure to meet you. I am a freelance graphic designer/web developer working mainly in the Wichita, LA, SF, & Houston metro areas from my home in Wichita, KS.
Day to day tasks include vector illustration, web design & development, product photography, font design & encoding, & consultation. Skills include, but not limited to, hand coding of css, html, flash, action script 1/2, & Javascript. Proficient with Corel, Adobe, & Macromedia Suites, focusing my vector needs in CorelDraw/Illustrator & raster imaging with Photoshop/Fireworks.
I am currently seeking contract work on or off site in the Santa Monica/Venice region of southern California.
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Kiwango (Numbers)
Client:
Stolen/Thomas Brodahl
Project Type:
Planning/Assembly
Description:
Planned galley show for Thomas Brodahl & Peter Reid for their work with Sub-Saharan demographics in an attempt to bring light to the suffering of those in Southern Africa through StatAttak. For this show, I created ceiling mounted frames for 5 oversized prints (48" x 67"). In addition to the frames & installation, I also created a solid wood sign based on the shows "Kiwango" type.
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VH1
Client:
Justin Harder/Transistor
Project Type:
Motion
Description:
Worked closely with team to select appropriate images maintaining Caribbean party theme. Assisted in production preparing assets for animation.
Pills
Client:
Personal
Project Type:
3D/Product/Package Design
Description:
Mock-up of prototype novelty candy product, "HeartAche" for the adult market. Modeled & rendered w/ Infini-D.
G-Net
Client:
Stolen
Project Type:
Web
Description:
Production assistance. Compiled assets & prepared them for compositing.
The Lake House
Client:
Stolen
Project Type:
Web Assets
Description:
Sometimes living in the midwest has it's advantages. Working on a site for Warner, Thomas of Stolen Inc. called & asked if I could collect some leaves as they were turning all the beautiful autumn colors. In addition to several dozen leaves meticulously cut out for use in layering, I also 3d rendered a China stores shipment of cracked & broken glass to also be used as assets in the flash experiences.
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Krier Freres
Client:
Stolen
Project Type:
Web
Description:
Multi-language Full CMS site to both promote the quality of the wines coming from Luxembourg but also serves as a platform to purchase the wines made by Krier. Final site still under construction.
The Ground Truth
Client:
Patricia Foulkrod
Project Type:
Web
Description:
In support of Stolen, the project was passed to me as Patricia continued to hold screenings of her film & pitch it to selected movie studios until Focus Features bought it. The sites sole purpose was to show video clips bringing images to the horror stories being told of injuries at war & to raise money to get it completed. Through fundraising & activism, Patricia was able to sell her film. Look for the trailer on
apple.com.
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Patrick O'Brien Foundation
Client:
Patrick O'Brien
Project Type:
Print/Web
Description:
These pieces were put together for Patrick "Transfatty" O'Brien to help raise awareness & money for his film "It's Exciting To Die" as he travelled across New Jersey in his electric wheelchair.
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Come On Down
Client:
Jerushka White
Project Type:
Print
Description:
Flyer for New York screening of documentary about people with devout following to The Price Is Right entitled, "Come on Down, The Road to The Price Is Right".
Artistik Promotions
Client:
Jay Pratap
Project Type:
Print
Description:
Print package including business cards, letterhead, & envelopes designed in conjunction with upcoming site for Wichita Screenprinter/Embroiderer.
Anise Cafe
Client:
Rosalie Cartwright
Project Type:
Web/Flash
Description:
Site highlighting restaurant menu & decor through staged photography & color coordination from eating space to site.
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Rapid Processing Solutions Inc.
Client:
Paul Britt
Project Type:
Web
Description:
New site with CMS controls to allow the employees of RPSI to update their body of work through the spotlight. The new site's intention was to bring a clean corporate look to RPSI by showing the interior of their facilities as well as pieces manufactured by them. You will also find information to help make your decision regarding which step to take next regarding developing your product.
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The Key Elements
Client:
Rabbitwerks
Project Type:
Print
Description:
This CD art & packaging was created by using worn books as inspiration. The sound of the band is mellow & familiar so we chose the aged book to match this, giving the band & supporting media materials an overall approachable quality.
WSU
Client:
Wichita State University
Project Type:
Print/Apparel
Description:
For the past 3 years, I have been the main designer for all of WSU's general & specialized apparel for their sports programs.
Debbie for 77
Client:
Debbie Logsdon
Project Type:
Web
Description:
Ms. Logsdon decided to run for office after spending many years at Boeing hearing the complaints of her community. Debbie contacted me for a site that could inform potential voters as to where & how to vote as well as why they should vote for her. The site debbielogsdon.com contains pages of information regarding her standing on both political & personal beliefs to better help you understand the issues & make your decision in voting for her.
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Factory Outlet Superstore
Client:
Zach Johnson
Project Type:
Web/Flash
Description:
Brochure site to showcase new homes. Interior & Exterior Photography.
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Bathroom 109 E.
Client:
Charles Gum
Project Type:
3D/Planning
Description:
Scale modeled space of proposed remodel of residential lavatory. Modeled & rendered w/ Infini-D.
Aerial 109 E.
Client:
Charles Gum
Project Type:
3D/Planning/Zoning
Description:
Scale representation of residential property to foresee relation of pending driveway, fence, deck, & shed to current trees & property lines. Modeled & rendered w/ Infini-D.
720 Frames
Client:
Converse
Project Type:
Web/Flash
Description:
Created with assets from converse.com for the "Converse:Submit Your Video" campaign
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pxlBear
Client:
Personal
Project Type:
Motion
Description:
Part 1 of 2. A 15 second clip of a bear hawking Pixeltwins to anyone that will listen. These projects were exercises in illustration, shading, compositing & animation. All elements were illustrated, colored, & animated in one session.
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pxlBird
Client:
Personal
Project Type:
Motion
Description:
Part 2 of 2. Another 15 second clip, this time of a bird near the ocean witness to an accident (or two).
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Anagram Swim
Client:
Adult Swim
Project Type:
Flash/Copy
Description:
[as] bumps are all about [as] attitude & like to waste both time & space referring mainly to [as]. I took this as inspiration.
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Element
Client:
Personal
Project Type:
Font
Description:
The idea was to create a font from simple, identifiable shapes that could easily be read in a headline setting while maintaining a "trendy" look & feel.
PSP
Client:
Personal
Project Type:
Digital
Description:
I created these PSP backgrounds for personal use of myself & friends. I was contacted by Sony UK & invited to be featured on yourpsp.com. Funny thing is, they never offered any compensation, so I said no. :)