Kelly Blakley Recent Work

Recent Work
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		ROLE: The art director at CenterPoint Energy asked me to create 6 Black History Month posters. I was given text and photos and complete creative freedom. OBJECTIVE: To create a series of posters that work well together and illustrate the importance of our leaders. RESULTS: An attractive, cohesive set of posters. The client was very pleased with the quick turnaround and thoughtful design.

		ROLE: ExxonMobil asked me to design a poster for their United Way Golf tournament for 2006 and 2007. I was provided copy and the photos. I designed this poster using golf images. OBJECTIVE: To inspire ExxonMobil employees to participate in this fundraising event. RESULTS: A fun, informative poster that can be displayed around the ExxonMobil buildings.

		ROLE: This client needed to have their logo work with the Ford logo. I created several versions and file types for different uses. This ad was created to drive more customers to their website. The client provided the photos and color choices. OBJECTIVE: To provide a colorful, eye-catching ad that will drive customers to their website. RESULTS: An easily recognizable ad and logo.

		ROLE: I designed this logo, business card and trifold brochure with an Asian feel. The copy was provided. OBJECTIVE: To provide a relaxing, Asian looking logo for this massage therapist. RESULTS: A creative logo, colorful brochure and beautiful business cards.

		ROLE: I designed the logo and trifold brochure. The copy and photo were provided. OBJECTIVE: To provide a colorful, fun, and educational brochure for workshops. RESULTS: A creative logo and colorful brochure.

		ROLE: I was provided the copy and color choices. I provided the photos, graphics and excuted the layout. OBJECTIVE: To provide an easy to read Member Services Guide. RESULTS: A professional Member Services Guide. that could be picked up by customers and visitors.

		ROLE: I was provided the copy and graphics and I excuted the layout and updated the statistics. OBJECTIVE: To provide an easy to read Annual Report. RESULTS: A professional looking Annual Report that could be sent out to investors and customers.

		ROLE: I was hired by Gish Creative to create a logo and invitation for the Happy Birthday Houston events. From the press release: "We are particularly proud of our logo which connects Houston’s past, present and future with its Texas heritage. The logo’s Art Deco style is inspired by Houston City Hall built in1939 and designed by prominent Houston architect Joseph Finger. The iconic star image was selected because of Houston’s historical connection to the Republic of Texas and the Lone Star State. The 3 stacked stars represent Houston’s generations of yesterday, today and tomorrow and each is inspired by Art Deco elements found within City Hall. The top two stars appear on light fixtures and the layered star image is inspired by the star in Leo Friedlander’s “Untitled” bas-relief sculpture in City Council Chambers." The luncheon invite was emailed and snail mailed to potential attendees. I was provided with vintage photos and copy. OBJECTIVE: To honor the City of Houston. RESULTS: An art deco logo that represents Houston's past, present and future.

		ROLE: I was hired by Katy Magazine to design ads for their clients. The client provided the copy, logo and color choices. chose the colors. I designed this ad to be clean looking, professional and contemporary. OBJECTIVE: To create an ad that will attract clients. RESULTS: A clean looking, professional and contemporary ad.

		ROLE: I was hired by Katy Magazine to design ads for their clients. The client provided the copy and found the photos and chose the colors. I designed it to be eye-catching to families. OBJECTIVE: To create a fun, kid friendly ad. RESULTS: A colorful, eye-catching, family ad.

		ROLE: I was hired by Katy Magazine to design ads for their clients. The client provided the photo, logo and color choices and I executed the layout. OBJECTIVE: To create a clean, attractive fashion ad. RESULTS: A professional, clean looking ad.


		ROLE: I scanned in the drawing, did a little color correcting and re-typeset the text. OBJECTIVE: To keep the same look that Last Concert Cafe has been using for years on all their print materials. RESULTS: A colorful brochure that is professional and contemporary looking.

		ROLE: Parkway Place needed invitation postcards to mail out to residents and clients. I was provided copy and I designed this elegant postcard with gold and black ink. OBJECTIVE: To create a professional looking document using the color scheme provided in the logo and to create a document that is email and print friendly. RESULTS: A tasteful, elegant postcard that appeals to the assisted living community.

		ROLE: 3Gig needed a 2 page document that could be emailed and printed to send out to potential clients. I was provided the copy and logo. I worked with the Marketing Executive to create an easy to read document. OBJECTIVE: To create a professional looking document using the color scheme provided in the logo and to create a document that is email and print friendly. RESULTS: A colorful brochure that is professional and contemporary looking.

		ROLE: This client needed a logo and postcards designed to mail out to potential customers. I was provided text only and I created the logo, picked the colors, photos and executed the layout. OBJECTIVE: To create an informative mail out post card. RESULTS: A brochure that his clients can easily read & find the information they need easily.


		ROLE: The client provided this illustration and all the copy. I added the Typewriter font for the logo type. My task was to layout and organize the text in an organized and attractive way. OBJECTIVE: To create an attractive & easy to read trifold brochure using the illustration and text provided. RESULTS: A brochure that his clients can easily read & find the information they need easily.

		ROLE: The Art Car Ball planning committee asked me to create a poster, an ad & flyers for this event. We decided together that the theme would be Funkadelic to honor George Clinton. I came up with the idea & it was very well received by the art car community. OBJECTIVE: To create an eye-catching, artistic poster to inspire the public to attend this amazing event. RESULTS: A poster that local shop owners and restaurants were excited to display in their windows.

		ROLE: The Art Car Ball planning committee asked me to create a poster, ad & flyers for this event. I was provided the illustration & executed the layout around the figure drawings. I was on the planning committee and coordinated the volunteers for this event. OBJECTIVE: To create an eye-catching, artistic poster to inspire the public to attend this amazing event. RESULTS: A vivid, colorful and eye-catching poster.


		ROLE: The Orange Center for Visionary Art needed an ad to announce the opening of the Beer Can House. I worked with the Media/Marketing Coordinator to design this ad OBJECTIVE: To create an eye catching ad to inform the public about the opening of the Beer Can House. RESULTS: A friendly, inviting ad to represent the Beer Can House.

		ROLE: To create a dynamic logo for a new company that sells bamboo wholesale. The client provided a small sketch & then I executed the idea. OBJECTIVE: To create a 3D, perspective logo. RESULTS: A clean ad to represent the Beer Can House.

		ROLE: SWAMP needed a brochure that described what the organization does and to attract film-makers. I created the background using a photoshop filter to look like projector light in a dark theater. I also updated the logo type to better fit with the image. OBJECTIVE: We created together a brochure that would attract film-makers. RESULTS: An artistic-looking, attractive brochure.

		ROLE: I designed this poster for the Houston Art Car Klub OBJECTIVE: To create an eye-catching poster to hang in shop windows. RESULTS: A colorful, artistic poster that represented the art car community.

		ROLE: The illustration and copy was provided to me by the Media/Marketing Coordinator at the Orange Show. I designed this non-profit ad for the Orange Show Gala to be printed in PaperCity. OBJECTIVE: To create interest & generate attendees for the Orange Show Gala. RESULTS: A colorful, clean ad in an upscale publication.

		ROLE: I designed this retail ad while working contract for Elsie Smith & Assoc. Design. I was given the photos & a basic sketch of the layout desired by the client. OBJECTIVE: The client was interested in showcasing some of their latest fashion accessories. RESULTS: A colorful & easy to spot ad for a newspaper.

		ROLE: I designed this tradeshow ad while working contract for Quality Publishing/Intelecard Expo. I was given the text & photo and full creative freedom. OBJECTIVE: The client wanted to show the crowds at their tradeshow. RESULTS: A pleasing and eye catching ad for a trade publication.

		ROLE: I designed this tradeshow booth ad while working contract for Quality Publishing/Intelecard Expo. I was given the text & photo and full creative freedom. OBJECTIVE: The client wanted a fun ad to direct crowds to the sponsor's booth at the tradeshow. RESULTS: A fun and eye catching ad for a trade publication.

		ROLE: I designed this tradeshow attendee brochure while working contract for Quality Publishing/Intelecard Expo. I was given full creative freedom and permission to use photos from the previous tradeshow. OBJECTIVE: The client wanted an easy to read and clean brochure to send out to potential tradeshow attendees. RESULTS: A colorful, easy to read brochure.

		ROLE: I was asked to create logo ideas & campaign materials for a local politician. OBJECTIVE: The client wanted a different look and feel than previous campaign materials and to get away from the green color previously used. RESULTS: Several ideas to choose from.

		ROLE: I worked closely with Marks Hinton on the design and layout of his book about the history of Houston Street Names. I scanned all the photos, designed the layout & acquired printing quotes. OBJECTIVE: The client was presented with several cover ideas & chose this one. RESULTS: A very entertaining and informative book with easy to read text.

		ROLE: I designed and handled the printing for this annual report for St. Joseph's. I advised the client on paper and colors. OBJECTIVE: The client wanted a clean, conservative look and feel to this piece. RESULTS: A very clean and easy to read annual report.

		ROLE: I designed the entire cd artwork for the Houston Musicians Benevolent Society. This cd is a fund raising project for Pete Mayes and the Double Bayou Dance Hall. OBJECTIVE: I wanted to use photos of the dance hall so that viewers/listeners would get the feel of being at the historic Double Bayou Dance Hall. RESULTS: A fun cover with a bluesy feel. Look for the cd at Walmart!

		ROLE: For the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, Eyeopener Tours, I designed the logo header and came up with the map concept. I also handled the print coordinating. OBJECTIVE: An inexpensive piece that could be mailed easily. RESULTS: An intriguing brochure that is affordable for a small non-profit to reach many people.

		ROLE: For a local print broker, I designed the logo and came up with the color scheme. OBJECTIVE: An eyecatching card that will stand out from other printers/print brokers. RESULTS: Very colorful mail piece.

		ROLE: I came up with the entire newsletter design to reflect Uptown Park. OBJECTIVE: A marketing piece/newsletter for James E. Bashaw. RESULTS: An elegant & playful newsletter that can change looks quickly depending on the season. (quarterly newsletter.)

		ROLE: A local software company needed an email newsletter about their product. I was provided with the graphics & logo. OBJECTIVE: A marketing piece to be emailed for a software product. RESULTS: A conservative, easy to read pff file that can be emailed to potential clients.

		ROLE: I was provided with text and color choices for this local writer OBJECTIVE: A marketing newsletter for a local writer. RESULTS: A pleasing pdf newsletter.


		ROLE: I was provided with text. I changed the colors and reworked the existing logo. OBJECTIVE: A marketing brochure for an event planner. RESULTS: An informative brochure with pleasing color.
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