EXPERIENCE THE MIND OF DESIGNER ANTON MURRAY THIS COLLECTION IS A COMPILATION OF TWENTY DESIGNS AS A GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENT AT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS POSTERS Marijuana and America
National Start! Walking Day The Brew Menu Student Recreation Center One Year Birthday This Week in Black History Month
BROCHURES The Life and Death of Kurt Cobain
Student Recreation Center Brochure The 2010 Texas Longhorns Football Guide Third Eye Blind - Ursa Major The Artistic Blueprint
H.G. Wells War of the Worlds Book Old Dominion University Police Department Yearbook
FREELANCE Funxional Skate Co. Grip Gum
The 2010 Texas Calendar Graduation Announcement Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Oakmont Intramural Champions T-Shirt Tuned Into Sound
EXTRA Resume
Letter of Intent
12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21
BOOKS Another Notion of Timeless Offensive Notes Book
02-03 04-05 06-07 08-09 10-11
22-23 24-25 26-27
28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41
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Mary Jane News Daily
Mary Jane News Daily
October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
Special Edition
MARIJUANA AND AMERICA
Special Edition
MARIJUANA AND AMERICA The melting pot turns to legalization of ‘pot’ as an alternative.
The melting pot turns to legalization of ‘pot’ as an alternative.
U.S. POLL
IS POT A POTENTIAL
HAZARD? (Based on a survey of 1 million U.S. citizens)
INTERVIEW: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX Anton Murray, 23 Norfolk, VA “I believe, that as an American, you should have the right to decide whether or not you can legally grow marijuana for medicinal purposes.”
Is this the best alternative for the world’s wealthiest country? See pg. 12 Why the US government feels they should be growing ‘green’ to grow green? this the alternative See pg. best 26
Is for the world’s wealthiest country? See pg. 12 Why the US government
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MARIJUANA AND AMERICA CLIENT: Marijuana and America CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/DESIGN: Anton Murray Marijuana and America is a local newspaper that asked to have a spread designed about the epidemic of marijuana in the United States. The design of the United States being covered in marijuana buds was design by me. I chose to represent the country in this way to reinforce the idea of the struggle in America to decide whether or not it should be legal to grow marijuana for personal use. There is also a poll, surveying 1,000,000 Americans, on the right side of the poster that indicates their opinion on how they feel and/or if it should in fact be legalized.
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National START! Walking Day APRIL 7, 2010 Join us at 2:30pm for remarks from President Broderick. Walk begins at 2:41pm on Kaufman Mall for the celebration. Why that time? – Two hours are added to your lifespan for every one hour of exercise you participate in! This event is co-sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, Monarch Dining Services and the Department of Human Movement Sciences. For more information: e-mail hsadowsk@odu.edu or visit http://www.heart.org/start
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NATIONAL START! WALKING DAY CLIENT: Department of Recreation and Wellness CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION: Anton Murray The Recreation and Wellness Department wanted to motivate individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle. They wanted to strongly encourage individuals that walking is a healthy alternative to exercise. When thinking of promoting walking, the first thing that comes to mind is the kind of footwear that will be on your feet. Whether you are walking to class or to the store, most people wear shoes to get around. With that mindset, I illustrated a pair of colofrful, vibrant walking shoes with a 1960’s feel and to make the shoes grab the viewers attention.
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THE BREW It’s getting hot outside. For fans of the malt, this means one important thing – summer beers! There are a dizzying number of seasonal brews available. To get you started, we’ve broken down six of the most popular ones. Cheers!
Blue Moon Honey Moon
Miller Chill
Blue Moon has managed to craft a beer that packs a significant alcoholic punch, but lacks any discernable bite. Sweet orange peel combines with clove honey and a hint of hoppiness to make a beer that is without parallel in smoothness. The honey taste is readily apparent, even in the finish. Honey Moon’s texture is almost buttery, lingering on the tongue for a moment after drinking. Light and refreshing, it’s a different taste for summer.
There’s something a little disturbing about a salty beer. Sure, we all like to eat salty snacks with our brew, but salt in the beer? The Miller Brewing Co. has put considerable effort into marketing this “chelada” style lager, but flashy stands in the grocery store don’t always translate into quality beer. Like its rival BL Lime, Chill has a heavy dose of lime flavor, but it lacks the smoothness of its cousin. It’s difficult to get past the salt. One pull of this will have the corners of your mouth sagging in disgust. Try again, Miller.
Pair with: Something light – chicken, fish, and vegetables.
Bud Light Lime What could taste more like summer? At first sip, Bud Light Lime conjures images of poolside barbeques and long days on the beach. Barely noticeable hops combine with strong lime flavor that leaves a lingering finish. A slightly yeasty aftertaste serves as the only reminder you’re drinking beer. But what makes BL Lime so quintessentially “summer?” Is it the not-so-subtle lime flavor? Is it the ease with which even non-beer drinkers can guzzle it on a hot day? Does it even matter? Purists may scoff and call it a mass market abomination, but most will just call it delicious.
Pair with: A hot summer day.
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy What do you get when you combine a wheat beer and lemonade? Leinenkugel apparently decided to find out and created this hybrid. Although it looks like a beer, Summer Shandy is dominated by a very sweet lemony taste. One could argue that it’s not really a beer at all. The wheat flavor of the malt is present, but takes a back seat. It’s easy to drink, but a departure from the strong beers Leinenkugel normally produces. Beer geeks will not approve.
Pair with: Masochism.
Sam Adams Summer Ale Sam Adams seasonal beers offer beer drinkers year-round variety with a different specialty brew each season. Sam’s Summer Ale is dominated by the sweet orange peel it’s brewed with. Few other flavors are discernable, apart from the modest bitterness injected by the hops. This one has a distinct alcoholic bite to it as well, a welcome contrast to the sweetness. A wellrounded, thoughtfully crafted beer.
Pair with: Something spicy.
Sierra Nevada Summerfest Brewed in the German and Czech tradition, this one is dominated by hops and powerful light grain flavor. Sierra Nevada may have gone too far though. Hops are intended to temper the sweetness of the malt, not destroy it. The grain flavor has barely any time to touch the taste buds before the drinker is kicked in the teeth by the hops. Disappointing, especially considering this style of lager is potentially delicious.
Pair with: Full-flavored food that’s heavy on the garlic.
= Nasty! Pair with: Dessert.
= I’d try it again.
= Pretty good
= Amazing!
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THE BREW MENU CLIENT: The Mace and Crown CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/DESIGN: Anton Murray The Brew is a menu designed for the sole purpose to display the opinion of Josh McDonald, the Entertainment Editor for the Mace and Crown. The beers chosen for the menu are based off of Josh’s take on how good he feels the beer is along with which food choice he feels best would go along with it. There is also a rating system, indicated by a beer bottle silhouette, used to give the viewer an idea of whether or not the beer is worth of money or to be kept on the shelf.
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1 JOIN US AND
CELEBRATE
MARCH 2
One Year Birthday (of the Student Recreation Center)
Join the Student Recreation Center for our 1st Birthday Celebration on Tuesday, March 2nd from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!
Division of Student Affairs
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ODU Recreation and Wellness
More Than Just Sports
STUDENT RECREATION CENTER ONE YEAR CELEBRATION CLIENT: Department of Recreation and Wellness CREATIVE DIRECTION: Anton Murray The Department of Recreation and Wellness wanted to create a poster that brought together the idea of the different activities offered throughout the building. The celebration, held on March 2 at the Student Recreation Center, provided different activities, including: fitness classes, swimming pool preview, table tennis tournament and a kayaking event(Outdoor Adventure Program). Placing a variety of photographs within the “1” provides the viewer with a clear view of what the Student Recreation Center has to offer to the students, faculty/staff and outside members.
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This week in Black History Month Black History Month began as “Negro History Week” in 1926, created by Carter G. Woodson. It changed to a month-long celebration in 1976, February being chosen to commemorate the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, according to history.com. To help celebrate Black History Month this year, each week in February the Mace & Crown will feature a “This week in black history” section.
February 17
1848
February 18 BRITTANICA.COM IBIBLIO.ORG
February 19
1688
Sarah Roberts barred from white school in Boston. Her father, Benjamin Roberts, filed the first school integration suit on her behalf.
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First formal protest against slavery by organized white body in English America made by Germantown, Pa. Quakers at monthly meeting.
2002
February 20
SPRINGFIELDINSTITUTE.COM FACESOFINFLUENZA.COM
February 21
1929
Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.
WIKIMEDIA.ORG FLICKR.COM
1965
Writer Wallace Thurmanʼs play “Harlem” opens in New York City. It is the first successful play by an African American playwright.
February 22 STANFORD.EDU
Malcolm X (39) assassinated in Audubon Ballroom at a rally for his organization.
LYRICS-KEEPER.ORG
1965
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince win the first rap Grammy for the hit single “Parents Just Donʼt Understand.” UMICH.EDU
Constance Baker Motley elected Man hattan Borough president, the highest elective office held by a black woman.
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Information source: Blackfacts.com.
Design Layout: Anton Murray
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February 23
THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH CLIENT: The Mace and Crown CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/DESIGN: Anton Murray The Mace and Crown, Old Dominion University’s weekly newspaper, requested a poster that incorporated different events during the weeks of Black History Month. During each week, every day had something special happen by an African-American individual that changed history. Creating a peice that was easy to view and understand was the key. I chose a railroad background to push the idea of the hardship that the African-Americans from the 1800’s faced during the Underground Railroad time.
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She eyes me like a pisces when I am weak I’ve been locked inside your Heart-Shaped box for a week I was drawn into your magnet tar pit trap I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn back
Load up on guns Bring your friends Its fun to lose And to pretend Shes overboard Myself assured I know I know A dirty word Hello (x 16) With the lights out its less dangerous Here we are now Entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now Entertain us A mulatto An albino A mosquito My libido Yea Im worse at what I do best And for this gift I feel blessed Our little group has always been And always will until the end
Kurt Cobain was an American musician who served as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the Seattle-based rock band Nirvana.
the man
Lyrics from Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box”
Lyrics from Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Hey Wait I’ve got a new conplaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice Hate Haight I’ve got a new complaint Forever in debt to your prieless advice Hey Wait I’ve got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice Meat-eating orchids forgive no one just yet Cut myself angel’s hair and baby’s breath Broken hymen of your highness I’m left black Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back
Hello (x 16) With the lights out its less dangerous Here we are now Entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now Entertain us A mulatto An albino A mosquito My libido Yea
Cobain formed Nirvana in 1987 with Krist Novoselic. Within two years, the band became a fixture of the burgeoning Seattle grunge scene. In 1991, the arrival of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” marked the beginning of a dramatic shift of popular rock music away from the dominant genres of the 1980s (glam metal, arena rock, and dance-pop) and toward grunge and alternative rock.
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the band LAST BAND MEMBERS [l to r] Krist Nocoseli [bass] Kurt Cobain [vocals/guitar] Dave Grohl [drums]
NIRVANA
picture above: Kurt Cobain (center) pictured with his band members, Krist Nocoseli (left) and Dave Grohl (right).
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, with the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990.
picture below: Kurt Cobain (right) seen picking flowers in a field with his band members.
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With the lead single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” from their 1991 album Nevermind, Nirvana entered into the mainstream, bringing along with them a subgenre of alternative rock called grunge. Other Seattle grunge bands such as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden also gained popularity, and, as a result, alternative rock became a dominant genre on radio and music television in the United States during the early-to-middle 1990s.
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Krist Nocoseli [bass] Kurt Cobain [vocals/guitar] Dave Grohl [drums]
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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KURT COBAIN CLIENT: Nirvana CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/ILLUSTRATION: Anton Murray Kurt Cobain, the former lead singer of the ‘90s rock band, Nirvana, was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Throughout his time with Nirvana, Kurt was known by many for his down-to-earth lyrics and rhymes that caught the eye of many. Little did many people know that, Cobain struggled with a heroin addiction that would soon end his life. On April 8, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, the victim of what was officially ruled a suicide by a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. The different pages tell a story of the artist, Cobain, from the beginning of his career to his death.
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FACILITIES Student Recreation Center Located in the heart of the campus, the new state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center is the hub of all sport, wellness and fitness activity. The facility features:
MODERN LIVING is about multiplicity of the mind, body and soul. The Modern Mind thrives in a charged atmosphere, where life overflows with activity, sport and movement of all kinds. Fitness, wellness, adventure, sport club and intramural programs...whatever moves you, you can find it at ODU. University Recreation and Wellness offers programs, facilities and services for students, faculty and staff to promote healthy and active lifestyles. Serve up a game of racquetball in one of the three courts or learn to surf in the Outdoor Adventure Program. Pump some iron in the state-of-the-art 15,000 square-foot fitness center or join a yoga class and expand your physical and mental boundaries. Reach new heights on the rock climbing wall or get down to earth on the indoor track.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM (OAP) The Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) is an expanding program run through University Recreation and Wellness. Goals of the program include: increasing participants’ appreciation and protection of natural resources, as well as opportunities for personal exploration, growth and leadership development through their participation in outdoor activities. Outdoor Adventure Center Rental Equipment We offer a variety of equipment for rent at affordable prices including: s Kayaks and Canoes s Backpacks s Sleeping bags s Tents s Mountain Bikes s More! Bike Shop The Bike Shop is open for the ODU community to bring their bikes and learn how to maintain them and make many bike repairs.
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Hardwood gym Multipurpose courts Indoor swimming pool Men’s/Women’s locker rooms 15,000 sq. ft. workout space Indoor running track 2-story climbing wall 3 multipurpose studios 1 cycling studio 3 racquetball courts WiFi Einstein Bagels
Additional Facilities s University Fitness Center s Outdoor facilities s Elizabeth River Beach sand volleyball courts & picnic area s Whitehurst Field s Student Recreation Center Field
Resource Center The Resource Center includes a variety of books, maps and files on local, national and international outdoor recreation locations, outdoor “hard skills” and leadership resouces. Stop by the center and an attendant will help you plan your next outdoor adventure! Climbing Wall Orientation Sessions A mandatory orientation session is available for any SRC member that is interested in climbing The Wall. The session includes a review of the Facility Policies and Safety Guidelines. Basics Clinics Basics Clinics are offered during the semester and are mandatory for SRC members who are interested in climbing The Wall. The clinics are given by a climbing wall attendant and include: s Instruction on climbing equipment s Climbing knots s Practice how to belay s Climbing techniques s Belay Test Every participant must pass the Belay Test prior to climbing The Wall. Participants with prior experience may test out with the Belay Test and not take the clinic. Adventure Trips All OAP trips are open to current ODU students, faculty and staff. All trips require registration prior to the mandatory pre-trip meetings. Trips that do not have pre-trip meetings have a registration deadline of noon on the day of the trip. You can register for any trip in the Outdoor Adventure Center in the SRC. When registering, you must bring a valid ODU ID, your health insurance card, and payment. Payment must be made at the time of registration and can be made by cash or check.
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STUDENT RECREATION CENTER BROCHURE CLIENT: Department of Recreation and Wellness CREATIVE DIRECTION: Anton Murray The Department of Recreation and Wellness wanted to create a unique brochure that encapsulated all of the different aspects that the gym had to offer. Using the school’s colors, royal blue, white, and silver brings the peice together as a whole. The Student Recreation Center brochure includes different programs that the gym has to offer to not only students, but employees and non-student members as well. Also, the Student Recreation Center wanted to inform the public that the gym offers many activities including: Fitness and Wellness programs, Intramurals, Outdoor Adventure Program(OAP), Facilities and more.
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DESTINY LEADERS MASCOT ROSE BOWL DEFENDERS
PUMPING UP THE CROWD
FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT
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FORMER LONGHORNS QB VINCE YOUNG (ABOVE) AVOIDS A TACKLE DURING A HOME GAME IN 2006. LONGHORNS QB COLT MCCOY (BELOW) BREAKS A TACKLE TO GAIN YARDS.
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The Texas Longhorns mascot, “Bevo” signing the “HOOK EM” symbol before a sold-out crowd at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Texas Longhorns fan holding the Texas Longhorns Rose Bowl flag during a home game. Longhorns fans love to show their support! lastrow.com
University of Texas-Austin • Austin, Texas • Longhorns Football • Texassports.com
LONGHORNS
TRADITION When you first step into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, you realize that you are part of one of the most legendary football stadiums in the country. Such names as Colt McCoy, Vince Young and other elite athletes, first come to mind. As the 2006 Rose Bowl Champions, lead by NFL QB from the Tennessee Titans, Vince Young, you should be proud to represent the Longhorns! In 2010, The Longhorns, led by Senior QB, Colt McCoy, fell short to the Alamaba Roll Tide. Although the Longhorns did not win the game, they made the school proud by competing in the biggest game of the year.
HOME OF THE 2006 ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS
DO YOU BLEED ORANGE AND WHITE? IF SO, SHOW YOUR SPIRIT BY PURCHASING A TEXAS LONGHORNS T-SHIRT TODAY! VISIT THE LONGHORNS STORE WEBSITE AT TEXASSPORTS.COM!
TEXAS LONGHORNS 2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE 09/04/10
OPPONENT vs. Rice
09/11/10 09/18/10 09/25/10 10/02/10
vs. Wyoming at Texas Tech vs. UCLA vs. Oklahoma
10/16/10 10/23/10
at Nebraska vs. Iowa State
10/30/10 11/06/10 11/13/10 11/20/10
vs. Baylor at Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State vs. Florida Atlantic
11/25/10
vs. Texas A&M
TIME 3:30 pm CST 1:30 pm CST 5:30 pm CST 3:30 pm CST 2:00 pm CST 7:30 pm CST 7:30 pm CST 3:00 pm CST 2:30 pm CST 1:00 pm CST 3:30 pm CST 4:00 pm CST
HOME AWAY *Please note that all game times are subject to change. For more information on Longhorns Football, visit: longhornssports.com or cal.l us at (512) 619-2000.
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2010 TEXAS LONGHORNS FOOTBALL GUIDE
THE 2010 TEXAS LONGHORNS FOOTBALL GUIDE CLIENT: The University of Texas-Austin CREATIVE DIRECTION: Anton Murray The University of Texas-Austin is in the heart of Texas. The Texas Longhorns take pride in being one of the biggest contenders in the Big-12 Conference. Burnt orange and white are the school’s colors. When designing the football guide, using the school colors was the first thing that came to mind. Bringing together the unity of the fans, mascot and football players is key. The Longhorns community is a very close-knit family that love to show pride in not only the state, but the school as well.
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THIRD EYE BLIND
THIRD EYE BLIND
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THIRD EYE BLIND / URSA MAJOR CREDITS: Stephan Jenkins - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Drums (Why Can’t You Be) Brad Hargreaves - Drums, Percussion, Piano Tony Fredianelli - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards THANKS to the following musicials who played on Ursa Major as well: Jon Evans - Bass, Tony Fredianelli - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards HORNS Matri Skinfil - Backing Vocals (Dao of St. Paul) , Arion Salazar - Bass (Bonfire)
PRODUCED BY Stephan Jenkins ENGINEERED BY Sean Beresford MIXED BY Sean Beresford MASTERED BY Vlado Meller PHOTOGRAPHY Eva Kolenko & Google DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Anton Murray MANAGEMENT Micro Management
Humble and inspired thanks to the members of Assembly and everyone who’s kept 3EB in their hearts and helped them bring about the time of Ursa Major. For a complete list of credits and thank you’s please see www.thirdeyeblind.com © BZ\V 8daa^YZg GZXdgYh
LABEL Mega Collider Records REPRESENTATION Tim Mandelbaum
SHARP KNIFE Time tick tick ticks after me My mp3 is out of juice I wrote a song for you but what’s the use How’d I get knocked so loose Someone I swear I’ll never be Who trades his dreams for security Walks this city blindly Lately it’s a little hard for me to see And it’s all disappearing and it all falls apart And it seems like the ending is a lot like the start Nature has its own rules like gravity crushing me And liars are robbed of memory Lately it’s a little hard for me to believe At least you left a mark on me But I think there’s a reason At least there’s a sign And all that we call chaos I will say is by design But I’m just lying What you need is a sharp knife so You can come back down from an all time low Seems like I’m the only one I wish I was a sharp knife Swing that blade right through my life
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Careful you could hurt someone I wish I was a sharp knife To cut Some new friend can you hear this Can we return to fearless Merry pranksters one and all Chase that devil down the hall Yes it’s all disappearing And we should all just go along And all would be so easy If I could say just let it be But that’s not me
THIRD EYE BLIND - URSA MAJOR CLIENT: Third Eye Blind CREATIVE DIRECTION: Anton Murray
PHOTOGRAPHY: Eva Kolenko
Third Eye Blind, a San-Francisco based alternative rock group has been playing hits since the mid90’s. Known for one of their most popular track of the ‘90s, “Semi-Charmed Life”, Third Eye Blind comes out with another album to not be forgetten, Ursa Major, released in 2009. The majority of the album was recorded overseas in Europe. When thinking of how to design a look that fit the European setting, creating an eye-catching cover first came to mind. Pushing the idea that Third Eye Blind is blasting back into the scene was my goal to make the album cover stand out from the rest.
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THE ARTISTIC BLUEPRINT CLIENT: Old Dominion University - Visual Arts Department CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/DESIGN: Anton Murray The Artistic Blueprint is a Tri-Annual newsletter for the Visual Art Department published by Old Dominion University. The newsletter spans over a variety of different subjects from artist interviews to campus happenings. By taking a closer look and exploring the Visual Arts Building, I was able to explore peices of artwork from a variety of students to gain a better perspective of their works to create a visually interesting student-based peice.
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ANOTHER NOTION OF TIMELESS OFFENSIVE NOTES Another Notion of Timeless Offensive Notes is a collection of twenty(20) poems written and edited by Anton Murray. The poems used in the book were carefully chosen and all have special meaning. From concept to construction, I proudly present to you, Another Notion of Offensive Notes. Top Left: The cover of the poem book, Another Notion of Timeless Offensive Notes, is divided into 5 sections that relate to the colors used on the front. Top Right: The light blue page relates to a section called “Love” in the poem book. The small window is there to engage the viewer to see what is behind the window. Bottom Left: The light green page, from the section “Imagination”, shows how the page looks to the viewer. Bottom Right: Upon opening the color page with the window, an image is revealed to the viewer that relates to the poem that is on the right side.
ANTON MURRAY DESIGN BOOK: ANOTHER NOTION OF TIMELESS OFFENSIVE NOTES BOOK : 22
ANOTHER NOTION OF TIMELESS OFFENSIVE NOTES BOOK CLIENT: N/A CREATIVE DIRECTION/DESIGNER: Anton Murray Another Notion of Timeless Offensive Notes is a collection of twenty(20) poems written and edited by Anton Murray. The poems used in the book were carefully chosen and all have special meaning. The colors used on the cover of the book correlate to the sections within the book. There is a window that conceals a picture(see left) that engages the viewer to look behind the page to view the full image. I chose to construct the book in such a way to challenge myself and make the book not only visually interesting but engaging at the same time.
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“This book left me speechless. Definitely one of the best novels written by H.G. Wells.” -T. Howard
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“One of the best books I have read. Novelist H.G. Wells does it again! His imagination and plot for “War of the Worls” is beyond compare.” -F. Townsend
WAR OF THE WORLDS WAR OF THE WORLDS
The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. It describes the experiences of a character who travels through London as the Earth is invaded by Martians. It is said to be the first story that details a conflict between mankind and an alien race. The War of the Worlds is split into two parts : Book one: The Coming of the Martians and Book two: The Earth under the Martians. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer of scientific articles. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. Part one also features the tale of his brother, who accompanies two women to the coast in the hope of escaping England as it is invaded by machines operated by aliens.
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H.G. WELLS WAR OF THE WORLDS BOOK CLIENT: N/A CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT/PHOTOGRAPHY: Anton Murray H.G. Wells “War of the Worlds” book is nationally known across the United States. The science fiction novel by H.G. Wells describes the experiences of a character who travels through London as the Earth is invaded by Martians. The photograph used in the book cover is reminiscent a lonely landscape that further enforces the idea of alienation.
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HITTING THE BULLSEYE
There is no better feeling than to hit the bullseye. Sharp shooting is mandatory for all police officers on the ODU Police Department staff. They strive to be their best. Pictured are two police officers at the shooting range pointing at their targets after both hitting a bullseye.
ODU Police officer, Sgt. Huckless helping the elementary schoolers at Larchmont Elementary, located off of Hampton Boulevard.
Police and Pupils Supporting the community is also something that officers show pride in. Starting at a young age, children in the Norfolk area feels safe being helped with their work. At Larchmont Elementary, there are many playgrounds and areas for the children to play and know that they are safe.
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OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT YEARBOOK CLIENT: Old Dominion University Police Department CREATIVE DIRECTION/LAYOUT: Anton Murray The Old Dominion University Police Department asked me to design a layout of different images taken of the officers amongst the department. They also did not want to use many words, as they feared the viewer would be less interested in the yearbook. With that in mind, I chose to have brief descriptions of what was happening in the different spreads to help the viewer understand the significance of the images. Each layout is different and has elements that keep the viewer(s) engaged by telling a story with the least amount of text as possible.
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THE 2010 TEXAS CALENDAR CLIENT: N/A CREATIVE DIRECTION/DESIGNER/LAYOUT: Anton Murray The 2010 Texas Calendar is based off of a 12-month calendar that includes different sights in major cities across the state. Some of the cities include: Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and many more. The calendar is tabloid size and meant to be hung on a wall for easy access. The calendar also includes major events in the United States.
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Time flies by as have the years, Through happy times and many tears, My family and friends have stood beside, To help me through this crazy, yet joyful ride.
helor of fine arts
-A. Murray
God Bless You All
announcing the graduation of
Anton Dennis Murray Old Dominion University Saturday, May 08, 2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
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GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT CLIENT: N/A CREATIVE DIRECTION/DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER/ILLUSTRATION: Anton Murray As graduation nears, I decided to design a graduation announcement that embodied me. Including a tassel, to represent the graduation, helped further reinforce the connection between myself and the upcoming graduation. I also decided to include a meaningful poem above the personal photograph.
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The National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation Commemorates Commemorates
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2008 National Theme: 2008 National Theme: “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On...Not A Day Off” “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On...Not A Day Off”
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Monday, January 2008 Monday, January 14,14, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Room 375 Room 375 Keynote Speaker: Keynote Speaker: Andrew B. Williams Dr.Dr. Andrew B. Williams Associate Professor Associate Professor Department of Computer Information Systems Department of Computer andand Information Systems Spellman College Spellman College
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CLIENT: National Science Foundation CREATIVE DIRECTION: Anton Murray Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an American holiday celebrated in the month of January each year. The significance of his leadership and will power to lead a nation to believe that there would one day be equality for all, brought him to the forefront of a divided nation. The “I Have a Dream” speech is known nation-wide by many leaders and is still seen as one of the most influential speakers in the history of the United States. In thinking of a way to reinforce the idea of the powerful activist of the 1960’s, I chose to use a portion of his “I Have a Dream” speech on the back of the brochure.
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Refrigerator Silestone Countertops ADT Home Security System Washer/Dryer Water Heater and much more!
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THE OAKMONT CLIENT: Real-T Homes CREATIVE DIRECTION/DESIGNER/LOGO DESIGNER/LAYOUT: Anton Murray Real-T Homes presents to you, The Oakmont. The Oakmont is a bungalow Craftsman style home that is featured on the Real-T Homes website. Using an inviting color scheme of a variation of greens keeps the viewer engaged. The client wanted to have the two-story home, at first glance, be appealing to an audience that was unfamiliar with their homes. On the right side of the home, you will find a list of specifications of the interior of the house, along with some amenities offered. Real-T Homes website also includes a brief description of the home below the photograph.
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INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS T-SHIRT CLIENT: Department of Recreation and Wellness CREATIVE DIRECTION/DESIGNER/LOGO DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATION: Anton Murray The Department of Recreation and Wellness wanted a T-shirt for the champions of the following sports: volleyball, flag football, softball, soccer and basketball. While trying to keep a uniform feel of the illustrations of the sports, I decided to create a “grey” feel so that there is not one sport overpowering the other. The equality of all sports was key in this design. The shirts were to be handed out and worn by all intramural athletes for their respective sports. The shirts were printed in small, medium, large, extra-large and double XL.
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TUNED INTO SOUND, A COMPANY BASED OUT OF WASHINGTON D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIALIZES IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MUSIC PRODUCTION. TAKING ORDINARY IDEAS AND BREATHING LIFE INTO THE MUSIC AND DESIGN BY UNDERSTANDING THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO SETS US APART. WE PROUDLY BRING TO YOU, TUNED INTO SOUND.
POSTAGE STAMP HERE TUNEDINTOSOUND 16536 Hayes Lane Woodbridge, VA 22192
BACK ANTON MURRAY
Graphic Designer/Music Producer
TUNEDINTOSOUND www.tunedintosound.com
16536 Hayes Lane Woodbridge, VA 22192 Tel: 703.599.7958 ANTON MURRAY murray.anton@gmail.com Graphic Designer/Music Producer
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TUNEDINTOSOUND TOP RIGHT: ENVELOPE (4.5” X 8.75”) MIDDLE: BUSINESS CARD (2” X 3.5”) BOTTOM LEFT: LETTERHEAD (8.5” X 11”)
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TUNED INTO SOUND CLIENT: Tuned Into Sound CREATIVE DIRECTION/DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR/PHOTOGRAPHER: Anton Murray Tuned Into Sound is a graphic design/music production company based out of the Washington D.C. area. Formed in 2009 by Anton Murray, Tuned Into Sound has fine-tuned the ideology and close relationship between graphic design and music production. The headphone logo was designed to reinforce the idea of music and art. The business card, envelope, and letterhead are all consistant with one another to keep the design uniform.
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ANTON MURRAY
16536 Hayes Lane Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 murray.anton@gmail.com (703) 599-7958
WORK EXPERIENCE Old Dominion University Police Department · Graphic Designer November 2009 - Present
Design layout, place photographs, create visually interesting graphics for their first yearbook.
Old Dominion University Student Recreation Center · Graphic Designer October 2009 - Present
Design posters, flyers, booklets, pamphlets, etc. Created logo/branding for 2010 Monarch Regional Basketball Tournament
The Mace & Crown · Art & Design Director December 2008 - Present
Design layout, place photographs, create visually interesting graphics Work closely with the Photo Editor, Copy Editor, Ad Director, and Editor-in-Chief Facilitate bi-weekly Editorial Board meetings to discuss content, layout, and design Finalize issues and send to contractor for printing Train, familiarize, and supervise trainees with layout and content format for newspaper Traveled to the National Editorial Board Conference in Austin, Texas
U.S. Army Installation Management Command · Office Automation Clerk July 2009 - August 2009
Type correspondence and other standardized documents using Microsoft Word Provide clerical support for special projects Design promotional job opportunity business cards for relocation
U.S. Office of Government Ethics · Program Support Assistant May 2008 - August 2008
Design brochures, calendars, posters and other visually interesting projects Design 3-Day newsletter for 16th National Ethics Conference in Orlando, Florida Design 8 Ethics Laws posters that are distributed nationwide
National Science Foundation · Office Automation Clerk
December 2007 - January 2008 , May 2007 - August 2007
Design banners and signs for the NSF’s Diversity Training Seminar Design the MLK Jr. Day program MLK Jr. Day 2008
DallaVilla Designs · Graphic Design Intern February 2007 - May 2007
Assist in re-formatting and/or re-creating the N.C. Museum of Natural Science website
Department of Veterans Affairs · Office Automation Clerk May 2006 - August 2006
Type various correspondence, simple reports, and other standardized documents
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Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash [CS2/CS3/CS4] Fluent with Mac and Windows [Microsoft Office 2000+] Branding/Advertisement, Photography & Illustration Diversity Institute - Cohort 5, Expected Graduation: April 2010
Old Dominion University Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design Conc. The Designed World (cluster program) Degree expected: May 2010
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George Mason University Graduate Administration: I am pursuing my studies as a senior at Old Dominion University, majoring in Graphic Design. I am writing this letter to express my interest in your Graduate School of Art, Master of Arts (MA) program. My academic record is highly competitive, along with significant achievements in community service and sportsmanship. I am confident that I will be an asset to the university. I am interested in the program because of the cutting edge research and experience I would receive at your institution. I have some excellent professor mentors at George Mason University and would be honored to join your institution, which has been at the forefront of education for such a long time. My academic background in design started at a young age. In high school, I took many classes involving architecture and engineering. Being fluent in programs like AutoCAD and doing mechanical drawing also inspired me to want to work in a field of design. Upon graduation from high school, I had a strong passion for the arts. Once I was accepted to Old Dominion University, I took some time to explore different options based on what I did during grade school. Through some trial and error, I decided that Graphic Design would be the most suitable major. I knew that design would be enjoyable and I would get the best education possible with the help of the professors and peers. On a daily basis, I closely analyze and read newspapers, magazines, billboards, album covers and professional books to obtain a better understanding of design from a perspective that is not my own. Design has become a major aspect of my life since joining the Graphic Design program at Old Dominion University. Throughout my tenure as a graphic design student, I have been fortunate to be heavily involved in the campus, as well as obtaining my goal to become a graphic designer of Old Dominion. While attending Old Dominion University, I have had various opportunities to utilize the skills I learned in the classroom to design an array of design work, from brochures to newspapers. I also was fortunate to be the lead Art & Design Director for the university newspaper, The Mace and Crown, and a Graphic Designer at the Old Dominion University Recreation and Wellness Department. As the Art & Design Director of our university newspaper, I am responsible for ensuring the content is correct and layout is completed within strict deadlines. Also, I supervise three assistants whom I mentor and allow to be creative with the newspaper, while following the limitations of formatting and the style of the paper. Being able to see the graphic design assistants grow and become more familiar and comfortable with the programs being used is a very gratifying feeling as the Art and Design Director. I also work with the Old Dominion University Recreation and Wellness Department as a Graphic Designer and Webmaster. I work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing and Membership to create various collateral for the department. I am responsible for developing flyers and banners for the website and print that are used to promote the health and wellness of the students, faculty/staff and others that use our facilities. I want to pursue an MA in Graphic Design at George Mason University because I am not only interested in design, I am open to receiving and giving ideas from other individuals to get a better understanding of how they perceive my work and what I can do to become a better designer. I understand that taking the ideas and opinions of others is not always best, but having the feedback is a great way to see how the audience views my work, whether it is positive or negative. Design is objective. When designing any type of print medium, I was told that concept is most important. Execution is a major role that is to be taken into consideration as well. When applying that ideology to my personal life in the design world I carefully and meticulously plan how I would like to approach the idea. There are many ways to approach any concept; therefore, I create various ways to handle the project at hand. From conception to construction, I try to evoke feeling and emotion into the piece because every project has a special meaning to me. Lastly, I feel that design is a very powerful medium in the world. Although many people don’t realize it, art is everywhere. The most important thing I have learned throughout my higher education is that designers have to understand and be weary of the choices they make when designing. I feel that if I am accepted into the MA program in Graphic Design at George Mason, I will bring forth new ideas, a positive attitude and an open mind, which will help benefit not only the program but myself as well. I would like to discuss more about this program with you. My phone number is 703-599-7958, and my email address is amurr007@odu.edu. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Anton Murray
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