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Life, Love, & Design: 2013 Calendar
Purchase your 2013 Life, Love, & Design Calendar Now! Final Size:8.5 x 11 Spiral Bound We are inspired visually as much as we are...
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Remarque – FAU Visual Annual
Editor’s Note The definition of “remarque” is a small, personalized drawing or symbol that an artist adds (near his or her signature) on a print. It is a personalized touch that adds value and uniqueness to the piece. When creating a name for FAU’s first visual annual...
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Black Violin – Classically Trained
CD/Digipak packaging design and 4 panel insert for music group Black Violin. Taking on this project was a lot fun. We wanted to create an image and design that was both clean and raw, capturing the essence of the album. Kev and Wil B play the violin likes its never been...
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So Much & Always: Greeting Card
Created just in time for Valentine’s Day the So Much & Always card is an alternative look to your typical red and pink greeting card. Original typographical treatment inspired by traditional tattoo letter with a black background to tell that special someone how much...
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Saheed – Take Heed
CD wallet packing created for Hip Hop artist Saheed. The gritty cardboard texture and stenciling perfectly reflects the hard core lyricist. The typographical treatment adds a new twist to the throw back...
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Calculus Prime: Novelty Calculators
The challenge was to re brand a normal run of mill calculator in to a tongue-in-cheek novelty item. The name Calculus Prime is inspired by TV/Movie Transformers while the logo design and packaging borrows from 50’s & 60’s sci-fi and vintage package design. The...
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9 Fifty Four Films: Identity
9 Fifty Four Films is a video production company based in Miami Florida. Our goal was to create a sleek professional logo that incorporate imagery native to the film industry. Here you see the logo on custom desktop wall paper created for the...
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Bakers’ Nook – Identity
Our goal was to re brand this South Florida bakery with a new while not straying far from its original logo. We were successful in capturing the playfulness of the baked goods while staying true to the original signage to be used on all collateral...
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Anarchy in The Ozone 2
This poster was created for a yearly rap battle competition held in the “Ozone” Orlando Florida. The goal was to capture the dismay of a war of words using photo illustration and make it bigger than life using 3D...
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Real Deal – The Working Mans’ Emcee
Music for the working man complemented by design for the working man. This 4 panel jewel case is highly stylized with vintage paper scans and diffused type faces to match the gritty image of Real Deal and his lyrics. The pick axe and shovel icon reverberate the them while adding...
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Hugo “Juice” Gonzalez DVD Packaging
A playful spin off the nutritional facts label for videographer Hugo “Juice” Gonzalez’s video production portfolio. “Juice” translated in Spanish is “jugo” or...
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Robot Soul: Interactive Magazine
Robot Soul is much more than an arts and culture magazine as it covers digital and traditional art and their role in media. This issue features the art of Alex Pardee and his role illustrating for Zack Snyder’s newest film Sucker Punch. Robot Soul also takes a look at the...
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Instagram: 2012
Deciding what work makes the portfolio site is always a tough choice. My professors always stressed the point that less is more but i feel versatility is just as important. With that being said here is a gallery of work i’ve done over the last year that i would love to share with the world.
Life, Love, & Design: 2013 Calendar
Purchase your 2013 Life, Love, & Design Calendar Now!
Final Size:8.5 x 11 Spiral Bound
We are inspired visually as much as we are inspired verbally: The language of line, color, and form speak to us on a level that words alone can not. This calender combines both extraordinary type, layout, and words of wisdom to inspire both sides of the brain. Read More
Remarque – FAU Visual Annual
Editor’s Note
The definition of “remarque” is a small, personalized drawing or symbol that an artist adds (near his or her signature) on a print. It is a personalized touch that adds value and uniqueness to the piece. When creating a name for FAU’s first visual annual publication, Remarque seemed appropriate considering we are leaving our personalized mark with the creation of this magazine and adding value to the University’s visual programs.
The inspiration to create a visual annual came from Coastlines, FAU’s literary magazine. Coastlines has been around for over 40 years so we felt it was only right that the visual programs have their own outlet and ulitmely create their own legacy though a publication. After months of working with student government and the house of representatives we were able to pass a bill that would allocate the funding of 2,500 copies of Remarque to be distributed throughout all FAU campuses.
The most important step in my eyes was promoting Remarque, raising awarness around campus, and encouraging students to submit. Without great work it’d be impossible to have a great magazine. After 3 monthes of promo we had over 500 submissions by 150 students we juried the work down to 150 pieces created by 40 students.
I hope you enjoy Remarque.
Dan Duarte
Editor-in-Chief
dduarte3@fau.edu
954.899.4913
WWW.DANDUARTE.COM
Read MoreBlack Violin – Classically Trained
CD/Digipak packaging design and 4 panel insert for music group Black Violin. Taking on this project was a lot fun. We wanted to create an image and design that was both clean and raw, capturing the essence of the album. Kev and Wil B play the violin likes its never been played before so my vision was to construct the instrument like its never been seen before. Using subwoofers, MPC drum pads, piano keys, and other musical components i wanted this violin to be seen as more than wood and strings. Please check out more from Black Violin at http://www.blackviolin.net/
So Much & Always: Greeting Card
Created just in time for Valentine’s Day the So Much & Always card is an alternative look to your typical red and pink greeting card. Original typographical treatment inspired by traditional tattoo letter with a black background to tell that special someone how much you love them, “So Much & Always”.
Saheed – Take Heed
CD wallet packing created for Hip Hop artist Saheed. The gritty cardboard texture and stenciling perfectly reflects the hard core lyricist. The typographical treatment adds a new twist to the throw back vibe.
Calculus Prime: Novelty Calculators
The challenge was to re brand a normal run of mill calculator in to a tongue-in-cheek novelty item. The name Calculus Prime is inspired by TV/Movie Transformers while the logo design and packaging borrows from 50’s & 60’s sci-fi and vintage package design. The tongue-in-cheek copy writing is also original and 100% accurate.
9 Fifty Four Films: Identity
9 Fifty Four Films is a video production company based in Miami Florida. Our goal was to create a sleek professional logo that incorporate imagery native to the film industry. Here you see the logo on custom desktop wall paper created for the client.
Bakers’ Nook – Identity
Our goal was to re brand this South Florida bakery with a new while not straying far from its original logo. We were successful in capturing the playfulness of the baked goods while staying true to the original signage to be used on all collateral items.
Anarchy in The Ozone 2
This poster was created for a yearly rap battle competition held in the “Ozone” Orlando Florida. The goal was to capture the dismay of a war of words using photo illustration and make it bigger than life using 3D type.
Real Deal – The Working Mans’ Emcee
Music for the working man complemented by design for the working man. This 4 panel jewel case is highly stylized with vintage paper scans and diffused type faces to match the gritty image of Real Deal and his lyrics. The pick axe and shovel icon reverberate the them while adding a trendy all over print aesthetic popular in hip hop today.
Hugo “Juice” Gonzalez DVD Packaging
A playful spin off the nutritional facts label for videographer Hugo “Juice” Gonzalez’s video production portfolio. “Juice” translated in Spanish is “jugo” or Hugo.
Robot Soul: Interactive Magazine
Robot Soul is much more than an arts and culture magazine as it covers digital and traditional art and their role in media. This issue features the art of Alex Pardee and his role illustrating for Zack Snyder’s newest film Sucker Punch. Robot Soul also takes a look at the sweet world of Eric Joyner and his “Robots and Donuts”. Then stay tuned for graphic designer/music producer AS1 AKA Arnold Steiner.
http://danduarte.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Robot-Soul-Vol-1.swf
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Designers’ Edge
In 2011 the graphic design student organization at FAU created the schools first visual arts annual. The book featured the best graphic design, photography, and studio art of the students of Florida Atlantic University. The book was self published through Blurb.com.
Read MoreEVO Music Group
Logo design for South Florida based record label EVO Music Group. From cassettes to CDs and beyond.
Tzarizm Day Dream – Album Art
Album art for hip hop producer/emcee Tzarizm’s new release on Doxside Music Group. This is a variation on the final cover as well as the actual track listing. To purchase please visit http://doxsidemusic.com/
Designers’ Edge Logo Contest – 1st Place
A special thanks to juror and former Designers’ Edge president Johanna Björk for selecting my design as the winner of the Designers’ Edge logo contest. Check out http://www.johannabjork.se/ to see her graphic design.
Be on the look out for Designers’ Edge T-shirts coming very soon!
-Dan
Read MoreWinner of the KOTD Ground Zero Logo Competition
After almost a month of online voting the King of the Dot Ground Zero Logo contest had ended in a tie. In the case of tie the KOTD staff would decide on the winning design and i am proud to announce they have chosen mine. KOTD has always done an exceptional job with their identity and branding so im glad to contribute with this new logo. To find out more about King of the Dot and Ground Zero visit http://www.kingofthedot.com/
Updated Resume 2011-2012
Inspired by Constructivism and the work of El Lissitzky and Rodchenko. This modern spin on a revolutionary theory take this typographic resume to the next level.
Dutch – Interactive Press Kit
An interactive twist on a traditional press kit for South Florida hip hop artist Dutch. What started as a tri-fold brochure style promo has transformed into a one of a kind flash animated website/EPK. Equipped with functional boom box and MPC.
FAU Designers’ Edge Book is now available on Blurb.com
Over the past 3 months Designers’ Edge, the graphic design club at FAU, has been putting together the first issue of Designers’ Edge which features the very best design, photography, and fine art of the students of Florida Atlantic University. Preview and order your copy here http://www.blurb.com/books/2132746
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DAN DUARTE
ART DIRECTOR JAMES GAN
DEPUTY EDITOR ANDREW SANTORO
SENIOR EDITOR BRANDON WOOD
STAFF EDUARDO KRANJCEC
Life Just is Movie Poster Wins Honorable Mention
Out of almost 200 entries only 40 would be chosen to exhibit at the 2011 Student Juried show. As i reported last month 2 of my pieces we’re selected. Out of those 40 only 3 would receive awards and I’m proud to say my design for Life Just Is movie poster design competition won Honorable Mention. A special thank you to juror & renowned designer Gail Anderson.
Saheed – Peace & Quiet Produced by Hazardis Soundz
Digital Cover Art for new single release Peace & Quiet from south florida emcee Saheed. This track is produced by Hazardis Soundz who has just released – Hazmat II – The outbreak. You can download that for free here http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/hazardis-soundz-hazmat-ii/
Dan Duarte chosen for 2011 Juried Student Design Exhibition
Last wee
k i got the great news that 2 of my pieces had been chosen for the 2011 Juried Student Design Exhibition. The pieces were chosen by guest juror and renown designer of Rolling Stone Magazine Gail Anderson. I’ve looked at the work of Gail, Fred Woodward, and Rolling Stone for inspiration for a long time. Needless to say this is a great honor.
-Dan
(Top) This is titled Perfect Circus. A steam punk inspired photo montage.
(Bottom) My submission for the Life Just Is movie poster competition.
Read MoreThe Emcee Freestyle Open Logo
Here is a look at the logo/ coat of arms created for The Emcee Freestyle Open Event Presented by Grind Time Now and Lounge Battles. Shout out to Issac of The Kings Offspring for winning the event. This is one of my favorite pieces.
FAU Designer’s Edge Spring 2011 Vol. 1 Book Cover
Here is a sneak peak at the cover design for the very first Designer’s Edge book. Designer’s Edge features the the best art work, photography, and graphic design from the students of Florida Atlantic University. The book will be published and available on blurb.com later this month. Stay posted
- Dan
Read MoreHellfyre Club Presents Prometheus: CD Cover Art and Download
About a month back i had the pleasure of being contacted by a fellow rapmusic.com frequenter AOK of the Hellfyre club. He mentioned they were in need of cover art for their upcoming digital release Prometheus. The 8 track back draft features the likes of NoCanDo, Intuition, Sahtyre, Verbs, Open Mike Eagle, Kail, and E. Super. Needless to say i had been a fan of these guys since being introduced to their music through Grind Time Now so taking on the job was a no brainer. Be sure to check out the free download here http://www.hellfyreclub.com
-D3
Read MoreDan Duarte wins Esther Saylor Rothenberger Humanities Scholarship
A special Thank you to the Esther Saylor Rothenberger Foundation for awarding me with this generous Scholarship. Each semester they choose two exceptional BFA portfolios for the scholarship and i am honored to be one of the best designers of Spring 2011. Moments like this remind me that one day we all have to give back.
-Dan
Read MoreRobot Soul Magazine Vol. 1
Robot Soul Vol 1 Interactive Magazine now available online. Robot Soul is much more than an arts and culture magazine as it covers digital and traditional art and their role in media. This issue features the art of Alex Pardee and his role illustrating for Zack Snyder’s newest film Sucker Punch. Robot Soul also takes a look at the sweet world of Eric Joyner and his “Robots and Donuts”. Then stay tuned for graphic designer/music producer AS1 AKA Arnold Steiner.
Hit the Deck
Photographing on the pier of Lauderdale by the Sea this morning for a light study project in Digital 2. The image was calling for some HDR and custom brushes. Enjoy
Dan Duarte wins FCCPA Award
I just got news i received a 2nd place award for best cover design for my work as Art Editor at Pan Ku Art and Literary Magazine last year at BC. I wasn’t able to attend the Florida Community College Press Association Awards but i am glad to hear our issue was so well received. Shout out to our staff for all the hard work.
Read MoreDirty Dem – Office Music: The Cubical Mixtape Vol. 1
Cover art from the long awaited debut mixtape from South Florida MC and Grind Time Now Graphic Artist Dirty Dem.
Robot Soul – Envelope
Holiday Envelope for Dan Duarte’s notorious concept brand, “One day we will rule the word.” -Robot Soul
DJ Fono – Corner Blocks
Single Cover art work for DJ Fono’s dubstep single Corner Blocks. Look out for it on Itunes
How to Build A Dream Machine
The original composition for Dan Duarte’s Dream Machine. Part of a 3 piece final project.
Dutch & Billy Gotti – Dope Culture
Created for Dutch and Billy Gotta almost 2 years ago but still one of our favorites.
Final Critique – Computers in Design
Top Left – Dream Machine A photo collage built entirely of digital photographs.
Top Right Mad Man – Grunge Photo Illustration Inspired by the movie Falling Down with Michael Douglas.
Bottom – Weapon of Mass Production – Digital Collage
Read MoreNorthe’n Lights – Cut em or Pay em
Final Product of a CD packing design i did in 2009. Great album, great producers, and great artists featured. Check out this album here
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/NorthenLights
Mad Man – Computers in Design
One of 3 Final submissions for Computers in Design. Professor Andrew Kulwik – Inspired by Michael Douglas’s character in falling down.
Critical & Tzarizm – Far From Home (Concept Art)
A sneak peak at one of the interior digi pak panels for Critical and Tzarizm’s collaborative album Far From Home.
Dirty Dem – Pocket Rocket Featuring Lexone of Wizard Sleeve
You’ll be able to find this song on Dirty Dem’s debut Mixtape Office Music: The Cubical Mixtape
and on Lexone’s GTPS Mixtape, Click the link to DL for FREE!
http://www.usershare.net/7i1nq914tfao
Read MoreDutch – Revolution Featuring Res, Jonny L.Y.R.K.S., and Dirty Dem
Art work for The Revolution. Posse Cut off Dutch’s Debut Mixtape Late Nights on Mards.
History of Graphic Design
Inspired by Early 20th Century editorial design here is the final piece for my History of Graphic Design class at FAU.