SHAWN SCHMIDT DESIGN
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A photo of a younger Shawn Schmidt from the 1980s. There is white marker writing on the photograph of the things that inspired me from the 80s.
Hello, my name is Shawn Schmidt, and I am a designer, illustrator, and photographer living in Vancouver, Washington.  As a lifelong creative, I strive to remain a student of craft and skill. I am versed in many of the latest digital tools,  but I often begin with a pen and paper.

It is my aim in order to grow as a creative, and as a human being, to be a continuous learner of art, craft, and design. My purpose is to maximize my usefulness in the endeavor of helping others realize their creative communication goals and needs. As such, I strive to approach every situation with an open mind, compassion, kindness, and a willingness to learn and to understand.

Some of my hobbies and inspirations include: outdoors, hiking, and people watching. I love to play the guitar, study music theory for composition and sound recording. I love animals of all types, and I find my greatest fulfillment in being of service to others. I have been a member of AIGA since 2015.



shawn@shawnschmidt.design

Alderney Essential Oils

A mock of the Alderney Essential Oils brand system on a poster, that hangs on a wood panel wall.
Web banner ad system
Logo use from the brand style guide.
Infographic ad
Value proposition from the brand style guide.
Audience research & strategy
Typography uses from the brand style guide.
Live life well print ad campaign
Live life well social media ad campaign
Live life well print ad campaign

Alderney Essential Oils

client: Fizz Soda (case study)
role:
project management, research, brand development, strategy, art direction
View: FIZZ Soda Process
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Chillin' with FIZZ promotion
FIZZ utility cargo vehicle
Chillin' with FIZZ promo
Orchard Fresh promo
Fizz brand expansion; ID lanyard
FIZZ brand expansion; schwag

Durbin Custom Guitars

client: Mark Durbin | Durbin Custom Guitars LLC
role:
project management, research, strategy, art direction, & production
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Photography

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Composting several lighting scenarios to create an optimally lit image.

Motion & Sound

A case study looking at animating movie streaming thumbnails.
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Illustration

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Posters

An illustrated image of molten glass being blown into a sphere by an artisan craftsman.
An event poster in primary red yellow and blue, announcing a spring mixer event hosted by AIGA Portland design for good committee.
 A blue poster with the words spiritual written in German blackletter, and Human written in Itallian humanist type.
The words at the top read
A marching band marches accross red and white stripes and a field of blue from right to left white type says 2018 Hazel Dell Parade of Bands.
Joe Satriani holds his guitar in a dramtic pose in front of a psychadelic background. The bottom of the poster are the words,

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2014-2022

  • my work
  • Thesis
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  • Design Work Sheet