SAMUEL

TUROFF-ORTMEYER

GRAPHIC DESIGN

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

OVERVIEW

As a graphic designer I utilize my creativity, imagination and skill set to transform brands into effective designs. My philosophy is to explore different ways of successfully communicating the mission and identity of the brand, benefiting from the chance to grow from these collaborative experiences. It is from this viewpoint that I make my designs eye-catching and impactful.

EDUCATION

I am a Junior at Portland State University majoring in Graphic Design. Over the years, I have absorbed many skills from professionals in the industry, spanning from a large array of tools for a designer, with an awareness of appropriate designs, and effective communication. Throughout my education, I have collaborated with my peers thus strengthening my ability to work effectively as a team, and learning from the experience and perspective of others.

Mushroom Morphology Poster One
Mushroom Morphology Poster One
Mushroom Morphology Poster One
Mushroom Morphology Poster One
Mushroom Morphology Poster One
Mushroom Morphology Poster One

SKILLS

DESIGN

Deep understanding of the design process for word webs, mind maps, moodboards, concept sketches, art styles, color palettes, type studies, hand lettering, and more.

WEB

Utilizing HTML, CSS, Jquery, Sublime Text, along with constructing wireframes in Adobe XD to create websites.

TYPOGRAPHY

Strong grasp of type treatment including picking appropriate typefaces, and adjusting them to achieve design goals.

ARTISTRY

Knowledgable on design appropriate aesthetics and how to digitally replicate them for design directions.

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Mushroom Morphology provides an in depth look into the world of fungi; utilizing the Art Nouveau aesthetic to promote thoughts of dynamic forms and nature.
Mushroom Morphology provides an in depth look into the world of fungi; utilizing the Art Nouveau aesthetic to promote thoughts of dynamic forms and nature.
Red Star Tavern's website was designed to feel classy, but welcoming in its appearance while having a major focus on intuitive design for the user.
Red Star Tavern's website was designed to feel classy, but welcoming in its appearance while having a major focus on intuitive design for the user.
A non-profit organization dedicated to making food a basic human right, the logo for Growing Gardens was created to represent their three programs along with the unity created by working with the communities of Portland, Oregon.
A non-profit organization dedicated to making food a basic human right, the logo for Growing Gardens was created to represent their three programs along with the unity created by working with the communities of Portland, Oregon.
Lavish & Pop is a brand that utilizes the lavishness of Rococo, and pop of 90's aesthetics to create a brand that feels playful, classy, and refined.
Lavish & Pop is a brand that utilizes the lavishness of Rococo, and pop of 90's aesthetics to create a brand that feels playful, classy, and refined.
Following the avant garde, yet medieval gothic aesthetic of Igorrr, these pages were designed to accurately represent the musician in a fun, but well organized way.
Following the avant garde, yet medieval gothic aesthetic of Igorrr, these pages were designed to accurately represent the musician in a fun, but well organized way.
Focusing on all things coffee, The Grind is a three piece infographic: sleeve, brochure, and booklet. Breaking away from the obvious color scheme of brown, a blue and yellow color scheme provides modernity and interest to the information it provides.
Focusing on all things coffee, The Grind is a three piece infographic: sleeve, brochure, and booklet. Breaking away from the obvious color scheme of brown, a blue and yellow color scheme provides modernity and interest to the information it provides.
Doggy Nouveau is a series of advertisements for dogs up for adoption. These designs can be sold as a way of providing money to animal shelters.
Doggy Nouveau is a series of advertisements for dogs up for adoption. These designs can be sold as a way of providing money to animal shelters.
With the goal being to show off the beauty of Oregon's parks, the images are the focal point of each magazine spread; with the text serving as the supporting content.
With the goal being to show off the beauty of Oregon's parks, the images are the focal point of each magazine spread; with the text serving as the supporting content.
Touching on the aesthetics and ideas around the prohibition-era, Blind Eye Brewery is a product with character; feeling refined, yet casual in it's illustrations, and hand-lettering.
Touching on the aesthetics and ideas around the prohibition-era, Blind Eye Brewery is a product with character; feeling refined, yet casual in it's illustrations, and hand-lettering.
Meant for children, Legendary Creatures provides a fun introduction to other cultures, and beliefs in a way that is respectful, informative.
Meant for children, Legendary Creatures provides a fun introduction to other cultures, and beliefs in a way that is respectful, informative.

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I am currently available for selective consulting opportunities. Would love to collaborate with creatives and brands who are passionate about their vision and ambitious about their impact.

LETS BUILD SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER.