James Taylor's Online Portfolio
Sample Artwork
Some of my artwork is now available on t-shirts and other items at http://www.cafepress.com/862design
Personal Profile
Experienced Creative Designer and Studio Manager. Successfully worked in a number of
sectors in commercial design such as publicity, exhibitions and design for print.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience of working in a team on my own and as a team leader. Literate in both Apple Macintosh an P.C based design packages such as illustrator, photoshop, quark express, freehand and indesign. Also trained to use large format printers, flatbed scanners, digital cutters, specialised finishing equipment and communication technology. I have been responsible for customer quotations the style and output of a design team, stock ordering, implementing the use of new technology and the growth of the customer base.
Career History
2004 - Freelance Designer Photographer
Started my own design company 862design
2002 - 2003 Creative Designer Boyne Publicity
Responsible for the production of pre-press and print ready advertisements for blue chip companies such as Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborgini, Masseratti, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Subaru and Volvo for most of the major uk press and worldwide publications. This also involved the distribution of final adverts to the publications via isdn and internet.
1998 - 2002 Studio Manager The Sign Company
Responsible for the day to day running of the design studio which included the customer quotes, stock ordering, design style, the implementation of new technology and training the design team on all of the equipment. We produced Corporate i.d, signage, adverts, large format prints, stationary, vehicle graphics, point of sale and exhibition stands.
1994 - 1998 Assistant Manager Exhibition Department Repropoint
Responsible for the design and production for bespoke exhibition stands, point of sale graphics and large format prints for national and international companies.
Personal Profile
Experienced Creative Designer and Studio Manager. Successfully worked in a number of
sectors in commercial design such as publicity, exhibitions and design for print.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience of working in a team on my own and as a team leader. Literate in both Apple Macintosh an P.C based design packages such as illustrator, photoshop, quark express, freehand and indesign. Also trained to use large format printers, flatbed scanners, digital cutters, specialised finishing equipment and communication technology. I have been responsible for customer quotations the style and output of a design team, stock ordering, implementing the use of new technology and the growth of the customer base.
Career History
2004 - Freelance Designer Photographer
Started my own design company 862design
2002 - 2003 Creative Designer Boyne Publicity
Responsible for the production of pre-press and print ready advertisements for blue chip companies such as Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborgini, Masseratti, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Subaru and Volvo for most of the major uk press and worldwide publications. This also involved the distribution of final adverts to the publications via isdn and internet.
1998 - 2002 Studio Manager The Sign Company
Responsible for the day to day running of the design studio which included the customer quotes, stock ordering, design style, the implementation of new technology and training the design team on all of the equipment. We produced Corporate i.d, signage, adverts, large format prints, stationary, vehicle graphics, point of sale and exhibition stands.
1994 - 1998 Assistant Manager Exhibition Department Repropoint
Responsible for the design and production for bespoke exhibition stands, point of sale graphics and large format prints for national and international companies.
Name:
James Taylor
Participation
(100)
Rank 75 out of 7797
Sex:
Male
Homepage:
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Country:
United Kingdom
James has been a member before records began! (Pre 2006)
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“I've seen this done before, but that doesn't mean it's not a good design. Nice colours.”
Ray
“Simple really works well here, nice colours good use of space.”
Debz
“Thanks for the compliment on Empathy. Your stuff is awesome too. I love your use of earthtones. This is the exactly the dirction I'm trying to move towards with my own work. Keep it coming Bro! By the way the Charger is my favorite car ever! Later !”
Manuel Mendez
“Nice work. ”
Crystal-ann Platt
“I just joined this site and your was the first portfolio I looked at I am taken by the simplicity of the pieces you have on display its a rareity that I appreciate like the saying goes less is more, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your portfolio .”
Toussaint
“love the colors. good stuff.”
CONNIE MOBLEY
“As always your style works really well. Great use of colours and love the simplicity of it all”
Deborah Smith
“Don't usually like monochromatic, but this is good. ”
Crystal-ann Platt
“I really like your work, James. Your use of algorythmic filters is simple and attractive, giving strength and credibility to your stand alone images. I use similar filters in my portrature.”
Mitchell Foley
“Really good use of colour, shows movement. Love the typeface used, very original.”
Jason Hill
“I think the colours in this design are addictive, looks like oil in a puddle. Really like the font.”
Deborah Smith
“Nice logo and type face. Colours look very futuristic.”
Gemma
“nice balance of negative and positive space.”
chaitanya krishnan
“I like the use of colours and distorted lines, like the image is still moving. Wish I could capture this kind of intensity in my work.”
Riley
“stop the Photoshop effects and design something for yourself. this work looks awful.”
hello
“Keep this up. Color is not a crime. This work is just as powerful as the simpler postings here. Life isn't as simple as it used to be and artists are just going to have to deal with it., as you have done here. ”
Dano
“Yeah, this one's my favourite. I'ma big fan of the bold, solid images.Thanx for the kind comments on my stuff.L8a. ”
Simon Barbour - Brown
“Really strong image, can imagine it on a large print or poster for a film. Keep it up, your work always inspires me! x x x”
Debz
“cant i”
rici
“I love it”
Mitchell Foley
“I like the simple 'cut out' look. Nice colors.”
Sydney
“I lreally like this image. It's really simple, and the usage of the space is interesting. I love the illustration; brings detail to the simple background. I like that combination.”
Suzy
“The second of two designs work really well together. Shows movement and weight.”
Debz
“This guy is amazing. Just recovered from a motorcycle accident which nearly killed him. Was in a coma, now doing amazing illustrations!!!! This guy needs a medal”
L
“I love the simplicity of this design, the large area of space is just the right size. ”
Victoria Aust
“GREAT USE OF COLOR AND NEGATIVE SPACE! I ALSO LIKE THE WAY YOU USE TEXT WITHOUT IT OVERPOWERING THE FIGURE!”
RAW
“you get some very interesting effects - evocative, Sue”
sue whitmore
“perfect”
de
“I like a lot! The colours are addictive. So much movement in the b/g. Nice one!”
Deborah Smith
