BIANCA LYNN LONDOﾃ前 GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN
BIANCA LONDOÑO
786. 390. 6309 • b.londono@yahoo.com • www.sirendesigns.net
EDUCATION 2008 - 2010 • MFA Graphic Design and Multimedia , Teaching Assistant Scholarship • University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL 2006 - 2007 • Parsons School of Design • New York, NY 2002 - 2006 • BA Art History • Vassar College • Poughkeepsie, NY
EXPERIENCE 12/2004 - Present • Freelance Graphic and Web Designer • University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL Complete redesign of website for UM Music Therapy, creating a cleaner, more organized as well as user-friendly experience for prospective students, alumnae and current students. Created various flyers, animated web banners and advertisements for the Frost School of Music. Created flyers with original photography promoting travel courses to New York City for the Dance Program. 08/2009 - 05/2010 • Teaching Assistant • University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL Created lesson plans, lectures and homework assignments focusing on the basics of graphic design for Graphic Design I. Advised students on assignments, concept and portfolio development. Maintained and edited blog of student work, as well as organized and assisted with biannual student shows. 06 - 09/2008 • Graphic Design Intern • MAP Magazine / POW! Inc. • Miami, FL Aided in individual layouts and advertisements for MAP Magazine in both print and web formats. In charge of maintaining MAP Magazine blog. Worked on business cards, brochures, stationary and web design for POW! Inc.’s clients. 08/2007 - 11/2007 • Graphic Design Intern • The Creative Complex • Miami, FL Handled projects from concept to completion creating business cards, flyers, mailers and advertisements. 01 - 03/2007 • Freelance Graphic Designer • David 6of7 Photography • New York, NY Developed concept and design for brand identity, business card, poster and promotional pieces for gallery exhibit. 2006 - 2007 • Freelance Graphic Designer • E. Lago Entertainment • New York, NY Developed concept and design for branding of Evil Beaver and True Lust. Created album art and flyers to promote shows for album releases. 2003 - 2007 • Head Layout Editor and Graphic Designer • Squirm Vassar College Art Magazine • Poughkeepsie, NY In charge of design and layout for fifty page magazine. Created flyers to promote magazine submissions, fund-raising events and visiting lecturers. 06 - 09/2005 • Graphic Design Intern • University of Miami Marketing and Communications Dept. • Miami, FL Handled brochure concept design and content for the Summer Scholars Program. Developed new branding concepts for the International Education and Exchange Programs. Created a full catalogue for the department’s design work.
SKILLS Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Flash, HTML, CSS, Javascript and Actionscript 3.0. Advanced skills in the fine arts such as silkscreen, drawing, and painting. Trained dancer and performer in Graham, Horton and contemporary modern dance, as well as ballet.
EXHIBITIONS 2010 • MFA Candidates, Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL A Plethora of Peculiar Performers, an MFA solo show, Wynwood Project Space, Miami, FL 2009 • CANE Art Fair for Art Basel, Wynwood Project Space, Miami, FL MFA Candidates, Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL SASI: Student Art Show, University of Miami, L1 Building, Coral Gables, FL Zebra Pants: Student Art Show, University of Miami, L1 Building, Coral Gables, FL 2008 • CANE Art Fair for Art Basel, Wynwood Project Space, Miami, FL Electronic Media II, Wynwood Project Space, Miami, FL Student Art Show, University of Miami, L1 Building, Coral Gables, FL
ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY BROCHURE I was approached by a member of the Architecture for Humanity Miami Chapter to create a cleaner and “greener” new brochure.
ATSUKO KUDO MAGAZINE SPREAD Atsuko Kudo designs and manufactures a full range of ladies wear exclusively in latex rubber. Combining photography, pencil drawings and vector art I created a playful visual experience that reflects the sensuality of the Atsuko Kudo brand.
JILLIAN ANN PUNK MEDITATIONS ALBUM ART As a singer, songwriter, actress, model and self-proclaimed muse, Jillian has an eclectic style that combines electronic and industrial sounds with classical piano.
JILLIAN ANN POSTER Again inspired by Jillian’s beauty and music, I created a poster representing her many facets. The swelling organic forms are a tribute to her raw vegan lifestyle.
DRAGONFLY POSTER Perla Andrea Murray aka “Dragonfly” is an American recording artist originally from Bogota, Colombia. After she volunteered to be a character in my MFA show, I was inspired to create a bright, fun promotional poster of her new album “Bottle Popper” that reflects her bubbly personality.
THE BOTTLE BOOK This book is a collection of various bottles that I found graphically interesting. I critiqued each bottle on shape, color, texture and contents in an effort to create a stimulating book about a mundane object.
ISOLDE B WEBSITE Isolde Brielmaier is a curator, creative consultant, writer and professor of art history. Using only her favorite colors a starting point, I created a clean and dynamic website that reflected her personality.
MINUS[SCENT] BEAUTY STATIONARY AND PACKAGING This line of beauty products was design in mind for people with dry, sensitive or problematic skin, but who want a more upscale and stylish brand. The skin care and hair care products would be found in Sephora or Macy’s rather than at the drugstore.
FEATHER T-SHIRTS While these t-shirts started as silksscreen prints, I couldn’t help but realize how versatile the feather graphic could be used on apparel.
FEATHER PATTERNS From screen print to t-shirt to pattern, I played with color and orientation to create patterns that could be used for anything from wallpaper to fabric .
BALLS CHOCOLATES STATIONARY AND PACKAGING Using double entendre and a fun, colorful retro vibe, Balls Chocolates are a brand geared towards all ages with a sense of humor. Balls is a brand that can be found in gift shops like Spencer’s and Ricky’s.
NEW YORK CITY:
A visual guide to The arts museums studios theatres
Lincoln center for the performing arts Metropolitan opera house david koch theatre new york public library of performing arts
the metropolitan museum of art
central park
5 5th Ave (between 80th and 84th street)
10 Lincoln Center Plaza (between Amsterdam and columbus ave)
Martha Graham Dance Studio 316 East 63rd Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave.)
Alvin ailey american dance center
Carnegie Hall
405 West 55th Street (between 9th and 10th Ave.)
881 7th Avenue (between 56th and 57th Ave.)
The Modern Art Museum (Moma) 11 west 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Ave.)
Dany Studios 305 west 38th street (between 8th and 9th Ave.)
times square
the joyce theatre
42nd street and broadway
175 8th Avenue (between 18th and 19th street)
New York City Center 131 West 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Ave.)
Paul Taylor dance studio Merce Cunningham dance studio
551 Grand Street (between West and Washington Ave.)
55 bethune street (between west and washington street)
DANCE NEW AMSTERDAM 280 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance on Chambers)
abrons art center 466 grand street (between Pitt Street and Abraham plaza)
A GUIDE TO DANCE IN NEW YORK CITY After an intense week in NYC, I was inspired to create an infographic that represented all the important art - and dance - related landmarks in the city.
ADOPT - A - PET POSTER FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI This poster is based of an image of me and my cat Matilda. I scanned pencil drawings and colored it in Illustrator to keep the hand drawn feel.
RA(W) SPICE STATIONARY AND PACKAGING Referencing “Ra” the Egyptian sun god as well as “raw” ingredients, Ra(w) spice represents an upscale brand of spices that could be found in gourmet grocery stores such as Epicure, Dean and Deluca or Whole Foods.
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