Bio and resume

Bio 1
I am an energetic, compassionate and thoughtful communicator. I have experience in designing for the individual and the organization both in print and on web. I believe graphic design exists either to give individuals visual language for what they already feel or to draw them in using captivating narrative. The goal is not the design itself but a deep connection with the end user. I love working as part of a team and the creativity that dynamic generates.

Bio 2
Everything I create and design is the result of communication and exploration. Communication means conversation, discussing of ideas, brainstorming, asking questions, quiet time to think, pray and process; through exploration one can realize ideas and processes that one may never have come across, they may yield unexpected and unique results; creating is knowledge of form and function, it's important to understand the mechanics of design.

I believe that with the two values of communication and exploration in place, creativity can issue forth more easily. If you don't ask questions and do research, the design will be purposeless. My logo reflects these values: red is stop - stop and communicate; orange is explore - get ready to go and green is go, that's when things take off.

What should underpin these values is good leadership. Without it design can be stifling and meaningless. It is key in helping the design process move forward. I believe in the gifts of emotional intelligence for good leadership; empathy, social skill, motivation, self-regulation and self-awareness.

EDUCATION
08/09–          Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design, Kansas City Art Institute, USA
09/97–06/99 Distinctions Course in Applied Photography SCAT, UK
09/95–05/96 City & Guilds Introduction to Photography Exeter College, UK
09/89–05/91 BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design Stafford College, UK

WORK
08/09–          Business Owner Tom Morse-Brown Design Kansas City, USA
06/10–08/10 Graphic Design Intern: Marketing, Payless Shoes, Topeka, USA
09/07–08/09 Creative Director International House of Prayer Kansas City, USA
09/02–09/07 Senior Designer International House of Prayer Kansas City, USA
01/00–09/02 Lead Designer Cornerstone Vision Plymouth, UK
03/95–12/99 Graphic Designer The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, UK

REFERENCES
John Ho AIA, Project Manager, Hollis & Miller Architects, Kansas City, USA
Juergen Kramer, President, Juergen Kramer International Consulting, Niedersachsen, DE
Ian Pilkington, Partner, Cornerstone Vision Publishing, Plymouth, UK

ONLINE
Design Portfolio: http://www.tommorsebrown.com
Design Process: http://tommorsebrown.blogspot.com