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I make maps. I make maps because I love maps. It's been this way since I was a boy. Making maps has always been the career I aspired to. Through much hard work, careful planning and perseverance I have been able to turn my childhood dream into reality. For the past 12 years I have supported myself entirely by the creation of projects involving maps on some level. My business practice has been to only take on work where the creation of a map is involved. I will create and entire publication, app or product if even a single original map is to be included. From standard locator maps to highly detailed illustrated maps I treat every map I create as a piece of art. For me maps are art.

I am a skilled Graphic Designer and Illustrator, specializing in product and packaging design, logo creation, presentation design, and illustration. With a keen eye for detail, I collaborate seamlessly with individuals and small firms to bring their unique visions to life. Explore my portfolio and connect with me to transform your ideas into impactful visual experiences.

I help editorial publications, consumer brands, educational organizations, and service experts turn strong ideas and ambitious missions into a visual presence that matches the quality of their work. Strategy and design combine, so the result earns trust and creates lasting impact. I value intuition, authenticity, and clear communication in my process. The strongest design solutions emerge when business goals, audience needs, and visual storytelling are in sync. When that happens, the work doesn't just look right, it feels authentic. Great ideas often fail to reach their full audience. Even established businesses can outgrow their visual identity. My job is to close that gap, keeping your materials as sharp and current as the work they represent. [editorial & publishing] [technology & innovation] [consumer brands] [sports & recreation] [craft & makers] [real estate & lifestyle] -------------------------- BRANDING PROCESS ▲ Discovery Call Once the project begins, we'll discuss your goals, audience, vision, and project requirements. I'll also send a brand questionnaire to gather deeper context. ▲ Strategy & Visual Direction I'll share a strategy deck featuring competitor insights and two curated mood boards with recommended visual directions. You'll select the direction that feels most aligned. ▲ Logo & Identity Presentation I'll present the proposed identity, including logo concepts, color palette, typography pairings, and select mockups to show the brand in context. ▲ Feedback & Revisions We'll review the direction together and refine it through thoughtful, in-depth feedback to ensure the final identity feels clear and authentic. ▲ Final Delivery You'll receive final logo files, brand assets, and a brand guideline document to help you use your new identity with confidence. -------------------------- EDITORIAL PROCESS ▲ Content Review Please provide a transcript that is at least 95% complete. I'll review the content, scope, and any supporting materials before confirming a project timeline and delivery date. ▲ Timeline & Scope Timing depends on the document's length and complexity. Projects that include custom illustrations, infographics, or data visualizations may require additional production time and revision rounds. ▲ For Expedited Projects If you need the document completed quickly, a final, fully edited transcript is required before design begins. This keeps the process focused and allows the project to move efficiently. -------------------------- Let's visualize what you're thinking, message me to talk through your project or request a quote.

*TOP 1% OF UPWORK FREELANCERS* I'm an accomplished and dedicated UX & UI designer with 5+ years of experience who is passionate about creating useful and memorable digital experiences. I've solved design problems at organizations like Nike, US Department of State, Warner, Universal Studios, Sony, Puma, BBDO, and more. Leveraging a background in illustration (5+years), animation (5+ years), & graphic design (5+ years), I design user experiences that are thoughtful, delightful, and empathetic. Process*: - Evaluate your needs & objectives - Define work - Conduct research and collect data - Build product structure - Create low fidelity mock-ups - Create high fidelity mock-ups - Prototype - Usability Testing - QA Development Design Tools: - Figma - Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator & more) - Sketch - Adobe XD - Cursor - Lovable - Adobe XD - Invision - Anima Prototyping - Proto.io - Zeplin - JIRA - Affinity Designer - Procreate Workflow Tools: - Slack - Asana - Trello - Monday - Baseccamp - Google Suite - Microsoft Office - Box, Dropbox - Zoom - Airtable Thank you for taking the time to review my profile on Upwork. If you have a project you need help developing, feel free to contact me here via Upwork

Experienced illustrator focusing on storyboarding and comic book sequential art. Experienced with sequential storytelling for small films and comic books, character design, script interpretation, traditional and digital illustration, pencil drawing, digital inking, and digital coloring. Skills: Illustration, layouts, narrative and visual story-telling, concept development, project management, project development, graphic design, working within deadlines, public speaking, project presentation. Computational Skills: Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Office, Wacome Tablets, Microsoft Studio Pro 4 Tablet.

Welcome! My name is Tanner, I am an experienced Designer based in United States. I create original artwork and visual identities for outdoor and lifestyle brands. My work combines hand-drawn illustration, typography, and brand design to create visuals that are memorable and authentic. With 8 years professional experience working in-house and freelance I specialize in the following: • Logo design and brand identity systems • Custom brand assets including apparel, packaging & illustration • Art direction and brand strategy • Hand drawn original designs • Outdoor and related industries If you're looking for a designer who not only makes your brand look great but thinks strategically about how it’s experienced, I’d love to collaborate.