Travis Neilson ☆ Graphic Designer

For some reason in my mind the title ‘Graphic Designer’ almost carries as much weight as ‘Rock Star’ or even ‘Super Hero’. Since I was never good at whaling on the electric guitar and never learned to fly, I decided at a young age that I wanted to do something creative when I grew up. So here I am, a Rock Star ... Erm, I mean, Graphic Designer.

My design education is both formal and informal. I have a shiny nice piece of paper from college that says I know what I’m doing, but honestly, its the quality of work I do for my clients that says the most. Its also the work I do for my clients that continues to teach me and help me hone my skills continually. I’m a big design junkie and would do this stuff for free if I could feed my family with my super powers ... But alas, I’m not a Super Hero.

Let me welcome you to travisneilson.com, my little space on the web. I really wanted to keep it clean and simple. Please take a quick look around, view the gallery, read more specifically about the services I offer, and then be sure to hire me.

I’m not kidding.

Let's start with what I can do.

I am trained in all of the Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Flash. I use current versions of these apps and do so in the Mac environment, but am comfortable in Windows also.)

I am fluent in the popular web languages (xhtml, css, javascript, php, wordpress, and yes, even flash action script.)

I understand and utilize the principals of good design, a conviction which includes elements such as: space, balance, symmetry and asymmetry, contrast and emphasis.

I have experience producing a wide range of products for my clients. I have done logos, websites, brochures, flyers, mailers, invitations, business cards, and much more.

I see the message and communicate it clearly and effectively to my clients target audience without cluttering their message up with needless noise. Simple, clean, and effective: these are standard to which I hold myself.

Ok, I got skills, but how will this benefit you?

If you have ever worked with a designer you know how important it is that he knows his craft. The work that I produce for my clients is polished and professional, and has always been met with acclaim. Whether it's trendy album art for the upcoming band, or an annual report for a multi-faceted business, I take pride and care in my work. It shows in the products I deliver.

What this means for you, is that you can put on the best face you can. Think of it; When you meet someone — literally in person, or figuratively through an advertisement — it is those materials: the business card, the mailer, the website that leave the most lasting impressions of who you are, and what your message is.

Who do you want to be? What do you want others to know about you right away? These are questions that I can help you find an answer to, and use those answers to your greatest benefit.

I'm also nice, and a joy to be around. I know that has to count for something.

Travis Neilson, Las Vegas based Freelance Graphic Designer

Let's start with what I can do.

Ok, I got skills, but how will this benefit you?

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