keith beard's portfolio
As a boy I loved to draw and thought it might be fun to become an artist when I grew up. I was right. I'm an artist who happens to be a graphic designer by trade, with a secret life as an Illustrator, traditional artist, and a photographer (don't tell anyone). I hate the idea of being labeled into one category, so the title" artist" makes it easier to tell people what I do. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, I have been having fun professionally as a graphic designer for over 6 years. Currently I am attending the Graphic Design Program at the University of Utah with the hope of ending a long life of schooling with a BFA.
THINGS I HAVE DESIGNED
WesTech General Brochure - Brochure for WesTech Engineering's overall product line.
TRAVELPACK.COM - Web design project at U of U
Slot Cards - Self promotion slot cards project at U of U.
WesTech Posters- 3 of 9 posters for WesTech Engineering.
Logo Designs
SOME OF MY ILLUSTRATIONS
U of U MFA Poster - Promotional poster for the MFA program at the U of U.
Baseline Magazine - Magazine project at U of U.
Comic Postcard - Postcard for WesTech Engineering that went awry.
DuoSphere™ Gasholder - Illustration for DuoSphere brochure for WesTech Engineering.
AltaFilter™ UltraFiltration Flow Chart - Illustration for WesTech Engineering installation report.
Float - Illustration from sketch to digital output.
My Fight - Illustration from sketch to digital output.
Cockfighting is Illegal - SLCC 2007 student art show poster.
MY BACKGROUND
educationAssociate of Applied Science, Salt Lake Community College, May 2007
Major: Visual Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Expected Graduation May 2011
Major: Graphic Design
work experience
Graphic Designer, WesTech Engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah. May 2005 - Present
• Design marketing materials including brochures, print ads, posters, and sales materials
• Collaborate with printers to produce high-quality print products
• Create marketing strategies and campaigns
Graphic Support, Haven Home Health, Murray, Utah. April 2004 - May 2005
• Designed brochure for Hospice
• Website design
• Assisted in building database layout for healthcare software program
Freelance Graphic Designer, Out of My Head Designs, Murray, Utah April 2003 - May 2005
• Logo design
• Print Publications
• Implemented art program for West Ridge Academy
• Raised funds for art supplies
• Worked with troubled youth ages 9 to 18
technical skills
Master in Photoshop
Guru in Illustrator
Expert in Indesign
Knowledgable in web design and Flash Dancing