https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/about daily 0.75 2020-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596475863341-8S6SVUUOH4BD49AQMWKE/headshot.jpg About - Daniel Ortega is a Senior Graphic Designer based in Dickinson, Texas I am an innovative and creative graphic designer, with a proven track record in graphic design, conceptual thinking and discovering creative ways to deliver engaging materials that fully represent the brand and help deliver desired goals. My diverse background includes experience in marketing, advertising, corporate identity, promotions, design and art direction. I am an experienced team leader with solid communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. I am always looking for ways to improve my design skills and strive to use outside-the-box thinking in developing creative solutions. https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/have-an-idea daily 0.75 2020-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596475863341-8S6SVUUOH4BD49AQMWKE/headshot.jpg Have an idea? - Have an idea? Let’s bring it to life. danielortegajr@yahoo.com https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/portfolio daily 1.0 2020-08-16 https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/portfolio/ads monthly 0.5 2021-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/efbd4acb-ca3a-45b9-b9a3-b21da07b18cc/web_shell_.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Lamons branch campaign. We launched a multi-tiered campaign, promoting our 20+ locations domestically. I branded the campaign "Our bench network is built for you" to showcase how our branch network helps reduce downtime at their facilities. We printed flyers for each branch to hand out at trade shows and meetings, and google and web ads as well as Linked In posts to promote each branch and their capabilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130061200-08HP9KFJ5YTXBUSLT31G/_ADS15.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Weather and Aviation Full Page Advertisement. By showing some of the features in our new scheduling app, the goal was to convert our existing users to the new uvGO app. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130062815-ZFYBB52Q4FDFY3RD1DUF/_ADS10.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Weather and Aviation Full Page Advertisement. Rolling out uvGO on mobile devices, the goal was to convert our existing users to the new uvGO app. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130061347-NNIHM8WK7TILOO76VXCA/_ADS11.png PORTFOLIO - Ads UVair® Back Cover Advertisement. The goal of this ad was to showcase how UVair Fuel Services accounts are linked to customer uvGO accounts. This was another used to convert our clients to the new uvGO scheduling software. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130062233-QFE8OX9CJOCC0167C467/_ADS14.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Weather and Aviation Back Cover Advertisement. Promoting our FAA Dispatcher Course Scholarship winners, this ad is geared towards getting students to enter to win a Scholarship during the Annual Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130061482-I7944VORKA6UC5W3Z2AY/_ADS12.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Weather and Aviation Full Page Advertisement. Staying ahead of new CORSIA regulations in the industry, this ad's goal was to show both new and old clients, how Universal could help make their missions successful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130062230-4CYN5BNXBSAVLKBKIEPL/_ADS16.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Aviation Full Page Advertisement. Showcasing the UA Shannon location being named the #1 in the region, this ad is geared to showing clients how we have them covered with our Global Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130061627-3ILL1WA26U865RJFN6TY/_ADS13.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Aviation Quarter Page Advertisement. Showcasing new locations across the world, this ad is geared to showing clients how we have them covered with our Global Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1603130063327-1958TIL7Q4IPUS65U6X5/_ADS17.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Aviation Quarter Strip Advertisement. Showcasing new locations across the world, this ad is geared to showing clients how we have them covered with our Global Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596435210430-MAINBK6PTKN3AGJDEUMV/pieces15.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Weather and Aviation Poster Advertisement. Our Internal Communications team wanted to set the tone for a new type of Holiday party. With 2 months of promotions, the family friendly-style of party was a success and repeated the following year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1597544198945-KPN1849WNJXMRA47YLO2/_ADS10.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Universal Weather and Aviation Compliance Week Advertisement. Our Compliance Department was looking for an engaging way to promote a safe and secure work environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1597544200723-YCLM5V5YVG3DD2PDKYCB/_ADS8.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Houston Press Menu of Menus Advertisement – Russo's Restaurants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1597544200859-REUJ4IM8OWD5H9YMGIFO/_ADS7.png PORTFOLIO - Ads Houston Press Menu of Menus Advertisement – Woodrow's Mardi Gras Grill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596435209913-2P9NKTO8GWWGAQFAQ3OQ/pieces8.png PORTFOLIO - Ads OXO Kitchenware advertisement: This extended campaign was geared toward young professionals, looking to spend a little more for high quality kitchen tools. Recognized for Step Competition – Extended Ad Campaign, Step Inside Design | 2002 ADCH Gold Medal Award – Advertsting | Best in Show/Gold Medal – 2003 San Antonio ADDYs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596435210000-03PJWL2ARIXAA7Q0B08P/pieces9.png PORTFOLIO - Ads OXO Kitchenware advertisement: This extended campaign was geared toward young professionals, looking to spend a little more for high quality kitchen tools. Recognized for Step Competition – Extended Ad Campaign, Step Inside Design | 2002 ADCH Gold Medal Award – Advertsting | Best in Show/Gold Medal – 2003 San Antonio ADDYs https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/portfolio/print monthly 0.5 2020-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/e4d8c2b3-f89d-4270-9712-d7c7c4d9f5f5/web_shell_2.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lamons Turnaround Readiness trifold brochure. Promoting a high level service to our larger customers, a trifold brochure was needed to explain the program and show its value to ease their upcoming turnaround season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/553cb1d2-4923-4b38-ab79-93b2b0800ff2/web_shell_3.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Moducoatings trifold brochure. A newly acquired company needed a rebrand. With the rebrand we also updated the existing collateral. This trifold was used to explain what Moducoatings offers and why it is needed on fasteners and other components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/525b4abf-0842-452d-a003-171aa5b0c582/Samples.12.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lamons: Hosting clients at sporting events is a way to strengthen our relationships. This logo was created for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The care package included a branded mini helmet, leather coasters, and rocks glasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1d7e3815-95b7-4c6b-8c58-eaa5f00e2ead/Samples.11.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lamons: Hosting clients at sporting events is a way to strengthen our relationships. This logo was turned into a belt buckle for the NCAA National Championship game in Houston. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1c1636af-1ce7-48f2-a6ae-6d773d1e1012/Samples.9.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lamons: Partnering up with Habitat for Humanity, our HR team wanted shirts to wear when they volunteered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/f769d9e9-f8e5-4141-8fb7-a547ee381828/Samples.10.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design The Gasketeer: This mascot was born to help promote an annual walk challenge to employees. Gasky as is referred to has expanded his role to branch mascot and a series of holiday shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/d883a2f0-85c7-44e2-9577-25adcdfd184a/web_shell_4.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Auge's brand update. A newly acquired company needed a brand update. With the update came a need for an updated paper system. Two options of business card templates we set up as well as updating their existing collateral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/9b04f775-33c9-4e2f-b4ee-2e987a9fd5b9/site_A2.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lowe's "Own Your Story" Women's Leadership shirt. This employee shirt was designed to celebrate Women's Leadership during the month of October. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1574b9c0-88ed-4cac-af05-53a8d49c5a20/site_A.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lowe's "Own Your Story" Women's Leadership shirt. This shirt was designed for the managers to celebrate Women's Leadership during the month of October. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/8139bc72-74ec-4dc1-908c-e99a76e4f9a4/Samples..png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lamons: Joining Lamons, I redesigned their existing collateral catalog to go along with their rebrand a year prior to my arrival. Modernizing their look has helped give Lamons a branded look across all their customer touchpoints. Shown are brochures product sheets and case studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/8a20329f-1aac-4e50-b634-1bb5041835cb/Samples.4.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Lamons: Part of the rebrand of Lamons, this poster series was distributed to the 23 worldwide branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596591454867-9HLPNT39HOZFWTN0RU85/pieces17.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Houston Zoo – Four Page Pullout Insert Showcasing Their New Chimpanzee Exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896883090-6W4CG4BTVUGP83CH40QA/pieces17.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation Inc. – Yearly Resource Guide Designed As A "Roadmap To Winning" Playing off the Roadmap idea, this accordion fold brochure guided employees toward success at Universal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896882899-P6I3RHPU7FWOJX5FECBY/pieces18.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation Inc. – Yearly Resource Guide Designed As A "Roadmap To Winning" Playing off the Roadmap idea, this accordion fold brochure guided employees toward success at Universal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896349059-EXXPCD7FUCK97UZ4IBP7/pieces21.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. – 2019 Corporate Brochure Mission Management spread Each spread is dedicated to the many options Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. offers to its clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896349837-R9MR7N36U23EP16M8J5N/pieces20.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. – 2019 Corporate Brochure This year our icon set was rolling out in the booth space and in our print materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896350891-90MQBKYKGP8IC2WUSSF2/pieces22.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. – 2019 Corporate Brochure Trip Support Services spread Each spread is dedicated to the many options Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. offers to its clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896350697-T9PPNCZAHALBDZS37Q0C/pieces23.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. – 2019 Corporate Brochure FBO Ground Services spread Each spread is dedicated to the many options Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. offers to its clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896348859-BJMPQT9KR0KNX3Q1HQAI/pieces24.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. – 2019 Corporate Brochure uvGO Mission Management spread Each spread is dedicated to the many options Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. offers to its clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602896346983-0W04KAWLFMMCW812TOJK/pieces25.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. – 2019 Corporate Brochure. Back cover showcasing Universal's 60th Anniversary lock up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596591454188-8LH32Z6BKOF24YLNHEAR/pieces20.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Universal Weather and Aviation Inc. – Accordion Fold Brochure For NBAA2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/4ae2365b-ce1a-42ee-a859-1be8f6850bed/sam2.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Double-sided one pager sales sheets highlighting the different industries Formers International manufactures bag formers for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/fd7398a8-7bd5-4caa-825f-ba3ab29b39bc/sam3.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Double-sided one pager sales sheets highlighting the different industries Formers International manufactures bag formers for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1f43a8b7-524b-4b36-a4f2-e03e1b58617e/sam5.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Bi-fold brochure promoting the storage and transport options Formers International offers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/4b6fda21-19d0-4edb-9e42-c45ad45744f4/sam.png PORTFOLIO - Print Design Formers International letterhead and business card system. The goal was to unify the different cards being used throughout the company. Establishing a corporate look was key in the design. https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/portfolio/largeformat monthly 0.5 2020-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/f6829383-d9e3-462a-a5ba-db67820f6728/Samples.2.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Lamons: Making sure Lamons look-and-feel is carried out in the trade show environment, this Hydrogen tradeshow booth set up ensures we stand out from the crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/030be928-346b-4921-8484-98028a95172c/Samples.3.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Lamons: When Lamons is partnering with its sub-brands at a trade show, this booth set up ensures we stand out from the crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/7024b994-7a9e-4448-95b3-0ecea5fc31ec/Samples.8.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format ModuCoatings: Rebranding the existing ModuCoatings building included the exterior logo, as well as interior and directional signage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/6ff0cea8-0121-4e99-944e-57cfc80af1b2/sam7.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Standing out from the crowd is key at a busy trade show. Large eye catching graphics help bring potential customers to your space. Proposed tradeshow booth option setups for Formers International. Shown is a 10 foot back wall with 2 banner-up display options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596436616840-5T4ISI2CF1F96Y9LVB0C/pieces22.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. SDC2017 tradeshow graphics. The photo booth was hit with our audience and led to generating new business for the company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602895838528-B68VWVT18O2P1ULKGAZW/pieces26.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Detail image of the Photo Booth side of the Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. SDC2017 tradeshow graphics. Hundreds of photos taken have this artwork showcasing the brand years after the show is over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602895839447-3ULZ2EQJPINOB5LEY1V2/pieces27.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Photo of the Photo Booth setup in the Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. SDC2017 tradeshow graphics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602895837911-ZQ56FY5H3L20207WKDCF/pieces28.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Detail image of the uvGO side of the Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. SDC2017 tradeshow graphics. High impact artwork ties in with a 48 inch tv monitor showing the new features of uvGO scheduling software. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1602895839352-7VIX6AUX62O4NKRZ6CU9/pieces29.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Photo of the uvGO setup in the Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. SDC2017 tradeshow graphics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596436615873-706XBYYELZFIG7V5BYDY/pieces24.png PORTFOLIO - Large Format Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. IOC2019 tradeshow graphics. Showcasing a new partnership, our booth helped launch a business venture for the company. COVID-19 cancelled the show but the high impact graphics were on brand and memorable. https://www.danielortegadesigns.com/portfolio/logos monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596431287646-GW18OZ48GTZQNVRNLWCL/pieces.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Culinary Academy of Austin: Partnered with this pro-bono client of SicolaMartin to deliver a brand refresh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596468614513-RUY1GC0H9P69W0TZLU3A/pieces3.jpg PORTFOLIO - Logos Greycrest Marketing Solutions: Brainstormed and engaged with a Houston based Marketing firm to create a unique brand for their launch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/be053304-b8f4-40df-9559-3cb242e75f2f/pieces32.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Darden Dynasty Team: A Houston-based real estate group was in need of a logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/8f3e0fa4-ac04-4307-b7b2-96e53a9aa10f/Samples.6.png PORTFOLIO - Logos ModuCoatings: Rebranded Modumetal a company that specializes in NanoGalv coating for fasteners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/4aa1a2c6-3cd1-4d15-82e4-de28eca418b5/Samples.7.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Hydrogen branding line: Researched and designed a logo for the launch of a hydrogen specific gasket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/b095e934-7b85-48d1-bed5-4cbdf4f334d0/Samples.5.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Lamons event branding: Every good event needs a logo! These are a few for a golf tournament, a company-wide initiative, a mascot to help the HR team recruit for a walk challenge, and an annual Corn Hole tournament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596431287585-A2VYEBPQGUVOI4PUS1B3/pieces2.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Air2Ground Concierge: Designed a logo from scratch that visually represented this global concierge network, whose mission is to offer a high-touch level of service focused on the passenger and crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596468527954-KFYJIX31DJZB94BRQPGN/pieces6.jpg PORTFOLIO - Logos Abrahan Garza Photography: Partnered with a freelance client who was expanding his photography company. His specialty is mashing up old and new photo locations around Houston and requested a logo that would capture his artistic personality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/a5795e8b-c205-4aa8-a194-fcd5e173b68d/pieces31.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Hurricane Sports: League City based sports complex was in need of a logo for their grand opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596468544189-JCA0KP7DNRS9XKWVH44P/pieces4.jpg PORTFOLIO - Logos Prison Bars and Grill: Converted from an old jail in the Dallas Metroplex area, this restaurant requested a logo refresh that captured a more modern look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/1596468483618-NGH716WJ7EL0MEP9PTNK/pieces5.jpg PORTFOLIO - Logos Texas Diamond Elite Select: Volunteered creative services to a softball organization in need of a strong logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f276789ffa7b763fbdb8493/ff7fd07d-578e-466d-9839-2f7ecd05a3b3/pieces33.png PORTFOLIO - Logos Toros Select Baseball: Volunteered creative services to a new baseball organization in need of a unique logo.