Welcome to my portfolio site. My name is Joe La Com and I'm an instructor and freelance graphic designer. I have 7 years of experience working for design studios in the areas of print, identity, publication, web, and illustration. The following is a sampling of some of my work. Thanks for taking a look.
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May 16th at 9:45am
@Ha__ahlee Awesome, have fun. What's your job title?
May 15th at 1:25pm
Listening to webinar with Patrick Mcneil, #DesignMeltdown , speak about his new book The Web Designer's Idea Book volume 2
May 15th at 1:06pm
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A Chattanooga and Philadelphia based company, Tioga manufactures and supplies pipes and fittings for nuclear generation machinery.
Project: Logo redesign & capabilities brochure
Role: Research, concept, and design
Development: Concept sketches, IllustratorBranding, Graphic Design, Print Design2011 -
Interpreter is a publication of the United Methodist Church. Published bi-monthly, the magazine covers stories of interest and denominational news.
Project: Publication layout
Role: Concept and design
Tools & Development: Concept sketches, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Manageeverything.com, stock imageryTypography, Print Design, Publishing2011 -
This department at Walla Walla University exists to facilitate and encourage healthy active lifestyles among the student and faculty population.
Project: Logo & site design
Role: Art direction, concept and design
Tools & Development: Concept sketches, Omnigraffle wireframes, Illustrator, Photoshop, stock imageryWeb Design, Illustration, Branding2011 -
Originally conceived as Sum 1, this Los Angeles, CA based start up company aimed to develop surf clothing with a focus on environmentally sustainable products and practices.
Project: Brand illustration
Role: Concept and illustration rendering
Development: pencil sketch, light table,
Sharpie marker, PhotoshopGraphic Design, Print Design2011 -
A Southern California based internet company. The site provides money saving tips and deals on grocery shopping.
Project: Logo design
Role: Concept and design
Development: Concept sketches, IllustratorGraphic Design, Web Design2011 -
Located in College Place, WA, Walla Walla University is a fully accredited private university affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Project: Viewbook & folder Layout
Role: Concept and design
Tools & Development: Concept sketches,Photoshop, Illustrator, IndesignPrint Design, Graphic Design, Advertising2011 -
A dessert auction and fund-raiser event for a Chattanooga, TN based school.
Project: Event title illustration
Role: Concept and design
Development: pencil sketch, light table, Sharpie Marker, IllustratorIllustration, Print Design, Typography2011 -
Aimed at new graduates, this 16 x 24" poster was designed as a typography assignment to illustrate and explain the issues behind working on speculative work.
Project: Expressive typography
Role: Research, concept and design
Tools & Development: Concept sketches, distressed type scans, Photoshop, IndesignGraphic Design, Print Design2011 -
Vector illustration based on an American football running back in action.
Project: Self promotional illustration
Role: Concept and design
Development: Photo reference,
pencil sketch, light table, IllustratorPrint Design, Illustration2011 -
Vector cartoon of a hardened veteran of fish combat fearlessly guiding his sloshing tank through streets of rubble.
Project: Self promotional illustration
Role: Concept and design
Development: Pencil sketch, IllustratorIllustration, Print Design2011 -
DisciplesWorld was a publication of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Published monthly, it covered stories of interest and denominational news.
Project: Publication layout
Role: Concept and design
Tools & Development: Concept sketches, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Manageeverything.com, stock imageryPrint Design, Publishing, Typography2011 -
Vector illustration of a happy fisherman showing off the catch of the day.
Project: Self promotional illustration
Role: Concept and design
Development: pencil sketch, light table, IllustratorIllustration, Graphic Design2011 -
The Walla Walla General Gala is an annual benefit to raise funds for hospital equipment and programs to improve patient care.
Project: Event Poster
Role: Concept and design
Tools & Development: Concept sketches, Sharpie marker sketch,
Illustrator, IndesignGraphic Design, Print Design2011 -
The Awakening is a student led church service at Walla Walla University. Each week the event poster is designed to illustrate the speaker’s topic.
Project: Event Poster
Role: Concept and design
Tools & Development: Pencil sketch, Sharpie marker sketch, light table, hand lettered type, IllustratorGraphic Design, Print Design2011 -
A Friday night hang out and get together for high school students organized by the youth department of a Calhoun, GA church.
Project: Logo design
Role: Concept and design
Development: Concept sketches, IllustratorGraphic Design, Print Design2011 -
A Chattanooga, TN boutique store offering a full line of salon and spa services in a unique and fun relaxing environment. The company aims for quality through professional service and sustainable practices and products.
Project: Logo design & promotional mailer
Role: Research, concept, and design
Development: Concept sketches, Illustrator, Indesign, stock photographyPrint Design, Graphic Design, Branding2011 -
A small window washing business specializing in serving residential and midsize commercial businesses.
Project: Logo design
Role: Concept and design
Development: Concept sketches, IllustratorGraphic Design, Branding, Print Design2011 -
Grand Ronde is a privately owned Adventist run hospital that serves the rural town and surrounding area of La Grande, OR.
Project: Microsite and recruitment mailer
Role: Concept and design
Tools & Development: Research, concept sketches, Photoshop, IndesignGraphic Design, Print Design, Web Design2011
