Thomas Huizar | Graphic Design // Photography | 2024 Portfolio

PORTFO RTFOLIO THOMAS E. HUIZAR

PERSONAL // FREELANCE

2022 - 2024

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY COLLETION OF WORKS

THOMAS E. HUIZAR

PERSONAL // FREELANCE

2022 - 2024

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GRAPHIC DESIGN The following is a curated collection of graphic design works both personal and professional, reflecting my experimentation of styles, blending of influences, and internal creative expression. Each piece was crafted with the goal of delivering effective and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of my clients.

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Christie’s Earth Creations Earth Creations is a small online shop that blends traditional South Texas culture with Native influences. Specializing in custom beadwork and handmade gifts, the shop offers unique, thoughtfully crafted pieces that celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage. Each item is designed to provide customers with a meaningful connection to the artistic traditions of South Texas.

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Maroon Bells Travel Poster

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The Maroon Bells travel poster was an exercise in formatting and spread design, where I explored unconventional approaches to hierarchy and intentionally broke the grid. The style was influenced by the work of graphic designer Jesse Nyberg.

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Trauma Ray [Band Poster] A redesign of the original poster, featuring “Trauma Ray” as the headline act at the popular San Antonio venue, Paper Tiger, located on North St. Mary’s. The updated design captures the energy of the event while staying true to the venue’s unique character.

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MURDAA Car Club MURDAA is a local San Antonio car enthusiasts club focused on bringing together car lovers from all backgrounds and model types. The poster designs are crafted to capture the attention of an alternative crowd, using bold, Swiss-style typography techniques while embracing the urban street aesthetic that defines the club’s identity.

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AZTEC EAGLES Album Cover Concepts Aztec Eagles is an all-Latino band based in San Antonio, blending rock, punk, and metal with a contemporary alternative sound. These album cover concepts offer the band a fresh, minimalist identity, accented with bold splashes of color that reflect their fierce and untamed musical energy.

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IZZIE BURTON Album Cover Concept Izzie Burton is a singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas, known for her commanding yet warm vocals that convey a deep sense of emotion and love. Her music explores the fragility of young life in a world that imposes unrealistic expectations on young adults, offering a heartfelt reflection on the pressures they face.

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Friends of Sound Friends of Sound is a San Antonio record shop dedicated to offering South Texas music lovers not only an exceptional selection of classic and hardto-find records but also an atmosphere that exceeds expectations for any standard shop. Located in a renovated corner store on Fredericksburg Avenue, this unique spot is sure to impress with its charm and curated offerings.

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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Guide This cover design for Habitat for Humanity’s Bryan-College Station chapter aims to create an inviting and volunteer-friendly impression. By offering a fresh, minimalist approach to an often overstated and dated design, it delivers a fun and contemporary aesthetic that is essential for attracting young, prospective volunteers in the community.

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Andy’s Face An exploration of body dysmorphia, Andy’s Face delves into the anger and selfhatred many of us direct inwardly as we try to measure up to the beauty standards we’re constantly exposed to through digital media. The piece captures the emotional conflict and pressure of living in a world dominated by unrealistic ideals.

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Desert Sun Desert Sun An exploration of blending Wild West imagery with Y2K aesthetics, this piece presents a playful yet bold fusion of styles. It juxtaposes the ruggedness of the Wild West with the bold, digital influence of the Y2K era, creating a unique visual narrative that merges nostalgia with contemporary flair.

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Dive [Twin-Set Poster] Dive is an exploration of collage as a visual medium, bringing together a diverse range of elements to create a narrative that is open to interpretation and unique to each viewer. The piece aims to provoke thought by blending contrasting visuals into a cohesive, yet dynamic story.

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Vintage at Verdi [Logo] Vintage at Verdi is an annual market event held in the small, unincorporated community of Verdi, Texas. This logo is designed to reflect the key elements that define the heart of the community’s identity, capturing the essence of its rich local culture and charm.

La Mano Clothing Co. La Mano Clothing Co. is a budding brand based in College Station, Texas, that aims to bring Latino culture and influence into the country western fashion scene of South Texas. In its early stages, the brand seeks to celebrate the fusion of cultural heritage and Western style, offering a unique perspective within the local fashion landscape.

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Langford Sessions Zine The Langford Sessions Zine is a pocket-sized program booklet created for a student-organized concert series in College Station, Texas. Reflecting the garage rock sound and home venue atmosphere, the zine uses rough, brutalist, and bold typographic styles and formatting to convey the raw energy of the event.

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PHOTOGRAPHY This series of photographs explores the interplay of composition, light, color, and the raw energy of San Antonio and its surrounding areas. The images are intended to capture and highlight the unique beauty of this culturally rich and historically significant region of Texas.

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PERSONAL // FREELANCE

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FIN. COLLETION OF WORKS

THOMAS E. HUIZAR

PERSONAL // FREELANCE

2022 - 2024