Alec Aja

CHALLENGE To create a repeatable design strategy for a niche digital marketing agency. RESULT Creative powerhouse. Acted as art director, graphic designer and illustrator contributing to award winning work in the local Boise area.

CHALLENGE Use knowledge of color theory, space and composition to add visual importance to website designs. RESULT Conceptualized, designed and pitched two custom website interface designs per week. Ran an in-house photography department including post production.

CHALLENGE Plan, host and art direct a networking night for young professionals looking to break into the outdoor & athletic industry. RESULT Created a complete visual identity for the event including gif animated website banners, posters and event space design. Connected young graduates to Portland’s leading outdoor lifestyle brands including Adidas, Columbia Sportswear and KEEN footwear.

CHALLENGE Create same day “before & after” photoshop composites of clients mouths in large volume. RESULT Exceeded daily composite quota by 50%. All email and final deliverables were submitted remotely with clean layer and file structure for maximum efficiency.

CHALLENGE Printing apprentice to House Industries’ Master Printer David Dodde. RESULT Prepared traditional screen printing equipment for medium and large format original posters sold at retail. Assisted in the printing of 60ft scrolls for the Eames LTR Exhibition at Herman Miller Japan.

CHALLENGE Collaborate with journalists to create visually important online articles. RESULT Created digital artwork for Circle of Blue’s Action Figures series, profiling innovators who are doing extraordinary work in water, food, and energy.