A Graphic Design Portfolio for Gris Campos

GRIS CAMPOS GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO

575.496.4649 | campos.gris@gmail.com @campos.griseida

Dear Hiring Manager: No formulas - only elements. That is my theory on graphic design which is what I believe separates the great designers from everyone else. The key to good, thought-provoking design is to initiate the process of brainstorming and thinking far away from the computer; worthy design comes from strong ideas and the human brain is the home for ideas.

I’m a designer based out of El Paso, Texas with over 15 years experience. I’ve worked in supporting roles as well as leading roles on various projects ranging from magazine design to signage. From branding small businesses to helping with campaign strategies for Tier 1 Universities. Thanks to this experience, I have come to an understanding of the importance of designing a product that is consistent yet unwilling to blend in with the mass of designs that clients are bombarded with daily.

I appreciate your time in reviewing my pieces and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Gris Campos

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, 2003, Emphasis: Graphic Design BACHELOR OF ARTS, 2003, Emphasis: Foreign Languages/Spanish New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM GPA: 3.4

Creative Cloud Quark XPress Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat Distiller Microsoft Office Speak/Read Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE ART DIRECTOR, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, EL PASO, TX, 2010 - PRESENT • Works to oversee the university brand through different projects that arise.

• Directs artwork from illustrations to photoshoots for projects when needed.

• Designs quarterly alumni magazine.

• Winner of two Addy Silver Awards for magazine design and magazine cover design, 2012.

• Winner of CASE Gold Award for the “Thank You for 30” campaign (p xx) SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MEDIA NEWS GROUP, EL PASO, TX, 2008 - 2010 • Created ad designs and specs for various customers across Southern New Mexico and El Paso.

• Set design style for newly launched publication.

• Worked alongside marketing reps on various advertising accounts.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MOUNTAIN DREAMS PUBLISHING, LAS CRUCES NM, 2006 - 2008 • Created ad designs for various customers featured in different publications.

• Designed and layed out magazine publications effectively and on time.

• Produced magazine cover layout.

• Prepared and uploaded document files for printers.

• Developed marketing collaterals for account managers.

Campaign design 100,000 Degrees Awarded at The University of Texas at El Paso A campaign celebrating 100,000 degrees awarded at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Different promotional pieces included: • Billboards • UTEP Magazine cover with spot varnish finish • T-shirts • Other supporting collateral

Campaign Design Thank You for 30 The University of Texas at El Paso The goal of the “Thank You for 30” campaign was to celebrate the tenure of UTEP’s longest serving president and to give alumni, friends, faculty and staff the opportunity to express their appreciation for President Natalicio and her commitment to access and excellence at the University. The artwork used was centered around her infamous bun.

This campaign was recognized by The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a gold-level Circle of Excellence Award.

Magazine Layout Design Grit and determination. LAWLESSNESS AND REVELRY. Passion and perseverance. IT’S NO WONDER WE’RE

STILL SO FASCINATED WITH THE WILD WEST. Every time we stroll the Mesilla plaza or amble the streets of Downtown Las Cruces, WE’RE LITERALLY WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE OUTLAWS, LAWMEN, AND COURAGEOUS New Mexicans who tamed the western frontier. FROM FASHION AND MUSIC to cattle ranching and farming, THEIR INFLUENCE IS STILL A LASTING LEGACY IN OUR CITY TODAY.

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ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES—and throughout this entire issue of Las Cruces magazine, we’ve highlighted just some of the ways that

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THERE’S perhaps no better place to see Old West history come to life right here in Las Cruces than at this local museum housing more than 11,000 artifacts from our state’s agricultural and rural life, “ranging in size from a sewing needle to the Historic Green Bridge,” says the museum’s Craig Massey. The collection focuses on 1850 to 1955 implements, and includes equipment used for the care and management of livestock, wagons and carriages, and household items.

Outside, visitors can wander the museum grounds taking in displays of equipment from threshing machines to horse-drawn implements and tractors. (One of their newly renovated chuck wagons just celebrated its 100th birthday!) Visitors can literally step back in time by touring a New Mexico colonial home resembling life in 1815, or discovering the arts of saddle making and blacksmithing.

The museum also boasts an impressive collection of cattle, horse, and sheep brand records going back to 1899.

The history curator and museum staff helps the public track down an ancestor’s brand or trace the history or status of a family brand. On the artistic side, the museum exhibits renowned New Mexico artists Peter Hurd’s charcoal studies of rural farming and ranching subjects that contributed to a 1952 fresco, “The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare For It.” Other western artists are also featured in long term and temporary exhibitions.

At the museum’s annual Cowboy Days celebration in March, the Old West vibe is at its peak with cowboy singers, a 19th-century fashion show, gun fight reenactments, and a demonstration from the Borderland Pistoleros Mounted Shooting group.

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THIS sacred, three-day celebration— held every year from December 10-12, no matter what days of the week that falls on—honors both the Native American and Hispanic cultures that have been part of this land since the very beginning.

Historic records indicate that the event dates back to the 1880s when it was held at St. Genevieve’s Church in today’s downtown Las Cruces.

Since 1910, the fiesta has taken place in the village of Tortugas, beginning with a candlelight procession on the 10th followed by an all-night vigil. Traditional dances are performed throughout the night leading up to perhaps the bestknown element of the celebration, a four-and-a-half-mile pilgrimage to and up “A” Mountain beginning at 7:30am on December 11. Mass and a rosary are held at the top of the mountain, and the festivities, processions, and dancing continue on through the next day. Anyone who wishes to participate in the walk or observe the festivities is welcome, but guests are asked to be courteous and respectful of the sacred rituals, to include asking permission before taking photographs.

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LONG before it was NMSU, our local university was known as the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. While the school has since expanded to cover all areas of academic study and research, the farming and ranching element perseveres to this day. Beyond the well-respected academic programs that prepare students for careers in the agricultural industry, the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is also home to the Agricultural Experiment Station with 14 research stations throughout the state, including

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NOTHING brings to mind cowboy culture quite like a good old rodeo. While traditional rodeos are held quite often around the state, ranch rodeos offer up something a little different. Teams of cowboys and cowgirls from area ranches compete in events based around the daily tasks required to keep a ranch up and running.

In Winston, New Mexico, about 40 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences, the Adam Petersen Memorial Ranch Rodeo & Dutch Oven Cook Off was formed in 2011 in honor of LCPL Adam Donovan Petersen who served in the United States Marine Corp. After Adam’s passing, his family started the event as “a tribute to all who have served in uniform with selfless sacrifice.

Participants in this rodeo participate in events like sorting, branding, doctoring, trailer loading, and even wild cow milking. Then comes the really good stuff: the Dutch oven cook with teams competing to create a savory ground beef dish, a side dish, a hearty red or green chile stew, bread, and desserts.

Adam’s sister??? Sara Marta says, SOMETHING ABOUT THE EVENT THAT YOU WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW.” Since Adam felt strongly that the government did not provide sufficient support for the many men and women who have endured the trauma of combat, proceeds from the event go to organizations like Operation Wounded Warriors and to help local families and individuals in times of need and crisis.

Sara adds, “We hope you will take this opportunity to experience an unforgettable family event based in the traditions of American West while supporting our nation's wounded warriors and local families.”

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Through the Cooperative Extension Service, ACES offers “practical, research-based knowledge throughout New Mexico. Extension staff in each county and at tribal offices deliver 4-H programs, conduct trainings, and share research-based information about livestock, nutrition, horticulture, and consumer topics.”

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Magazine Layout Design

“Winning the Fight Against Cancer” Feature Article UTEP Magazine

Brochure

Company Branding Super Sure Seal Ducting Solutions

Super Sure Seal tasked me with rebranding efforts for their ducting company. I created and designed a brand identity guide to lead the rebranding of the company.

Postcard

Van Wrap

Company Branding Concrete Solutions of El Paso

Concrete Solutions approached me to help with the creation of their brand identity beginning with designing a logo to the creation of different collateral pieces.

Logo

Signage

Business Card

Truck Wrap

Polo shirts

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El Paso Kickball Season T-shirt Design

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Cowbelle Wine Label

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