Gabrien Symons
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Business Insider Redesign
I coded, designed, helped project manage and art direct Business Insider's redesign.
Though the effort was monumental, it was fortunate I worked alongside Jason Merriman, the talented lead designer at Business Insider, and Reid Hitt, brilliant designer at Expand The Room.
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The Idea Conference
A conference of industry influencers from across the disciplines. Check it out if you have a chance.
There's usually a terrific lineup of speakers.
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Ad Age Redesign
The redesign for Ad Age's website was a considerable undertaking.
I had the privilege of converting Jeff Gimzek's designs into functioning templates using HTML, CSS, jQuery, Javascript, PHP, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Check out these samples to see some of the cool functionality that will soon grace the digital pages of AdAge.com
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Creativity Redesign
I enjoyed working with Teressa Iezzi on the redesign for Creativity-online.com.
The redesign features a clean interface with easily scannable content. Moving to a tableless layout was a much needed improvement.
I created the designs in Illustrator and Photoshop then converted them in to HTML and CSS templates.
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Magi Technologies Redesign
Ralph Yoon needed a new design for his IT Services company.
He wanted a clean, professional look that communicated trust and dependability.
I designed these in Illustrator and Photoshop then created HTML, CSS, jQuery and PHP for the final product.
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Design for AltTransport
I worked with Tim Dalbey and Jonah Bloom to create an alternative transportation website for Breaking Media.
I created mockups in Illustrator and Photoshop then converted them to HTML, CSS and web-optimized graphics.
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ME Conference
ME Conference is a new conference put on by Advertising Age for marketers about the changing face of media, technology and distribution channels.
Designed in Photoshop and Illustrator. Made with HTML, CSS, PHP and jQuery.
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Website redesign for United Building Maintenance
I am worked with Eclaro International on the redesign for United Building Maintenance's new website.
This redesign is also a re-branding of sorts. The new site features beautiful images, a large amount of screen-real estate dedicated to marketing and easy-to-read descriptions of their services.
To keep costs down I shot photos for the project myself, rather than using stock photos.
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Ad Age Refreshed
Ad Age Refreshed is a custom micro-site for Pepsi employees. The design features articles, comments, feedback and various content modules.
Designed in Photoshop and Illustrator.
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Media Vanguard Awards
Here's a set of logo concepts I created for the Media Vanguard Awards. The final version is the last one in color.
The word "vanguard" brought to mind two approaches: 1) retro art-deco style, and 2) futuristic-vector style.
I designed these in Illustrator.
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Creativity Directory
Creativity Directory is a directory for creative professionals, directors, artists, illustrators, photographers, etc.
Designed as a showcase for agency creatives, the site features artist bios, credits and contact information.
Designed in Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Video Player
This custom video player for Creativity features post-roll video recommendations, a drop down menu with tabbed navigation, and translucent controls.
Designed in Illustrator.
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Markup Finder
Markup Finder is an advanced search proof-of-concept for an upcoming Advertising Age product.
I created the logo and mockups in Illustrator, final art in Photoshop.
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Hopes Way Logos
Hopes Way Ministries wanted a logo incorporating a shield with a path leading to the cross.
The design on the left feels like sunlight streaming through the cross.
Created in Illustrator.