Stewart Thomas
Graphic Designer
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaGran and Grandpa's kitchen table was where it all started. First with crayons, then with a variety of pens and pencils grabbed from the 'junk drawer'.
My artistic bent continued through his school and into college, where I enrolled in Illustration. I wish I'd know all those years of using rulers and being anally retentive at G&G's table would serve a purpose. It wasn't until I had a graphic design class in second year, that I recognized my true calling and switched over to the graphic design program at Sheridan college. As I completed the program, I also worked and was able to secure a job in the college's creative services department.
Today, I've developed into a creative, hard-working graphic designer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for identity development. I now have 15+ years in publishing, having worked both in-house and freelance on projects that include: logos, identity/branding development, magazine/editorial design, CMS, website design, brochures, stationery packages, posters and a variety of other print and web collateral.
My artistic bent continued through his school and into college, where I enrolled in Illustration. I wish I'd know all those years of using rulers and being anally retentive at G&G's table would serve a purpose. It wasn't until I had a graphic design class in second year, that I recognized my true calling and switched over to the graphic design program at Sheridan college. As I completed the program, I also worked and was able to secure a job in the college's creative services department.
Today, I've developed into a creative, hard-working graphic designer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for identity development. I now have 15+ years in publishing, having worked both in-house and freelance on projects that include: logos, identity/branding development, magazine/editorial design, CMS, website design, brochures, stationery packages, posters and a variety of other print and web collateral.
Work Experience
Annex Business Media
Art Director
Here I was responsible for all print collateral and some web content of Canadian Metalworking in addition to jumping in on other Annex magazines when need be. I'd previously worked on Design Engineering, Materials Management & Distribution, Canadian Packaging, Canadian Civil Engineer and Emballages magazines in addition to having done some work for HPAC.
January 2015
- May 2016
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Business Information Group
Art Director
Here I was responsible for all print collateral and some web content of Materials Management & Distribution; Canadian Packaging, Canadian Civil Engineer and Canadian Metalworking magazines. I'd previously worked on Design Engineering and Emballages magazines in addition to having done some work for HPAC.
June 2011
- December 2014
Ontario, Canada
Rogers Publishing
Art Director
Here I was responsible for all print collateral and some web content of Materials Management & Distribution and Canadian Packaging magazines. I'd previously worked on Design Engineering and Emballages magazines in addition to having done some work for HPAC.
July 2001
- May 2011
Ontario, Canada
Sheridan College Creative Services
Graphic Designer
While completing the graphic design program, I worked at Grenville printing services and also in the college creative services department. Here I ensured college materials were executed accurately and punctually; updated design of print collateral; recommended software & hardware updates to superiors and did some minor maintenance for department computers.
1997
- 2000
Ontario, Canada
Appin Designworks
Principal
When not creating compelling magazine layout, I enjoy new projects that expand my compendium, challenge me and add to my skill set. Former clients include Infinite Design House, Dinnwin Environmental and Pawsitive Pics.
2000
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
Sheridan College
Diploma in Graphic Design
1995
- 2000
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Sheridan College
Illustration
1993
- 1995
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
KRW Awards
Top 5 Nomination (cover category)
2006
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Advertising Design,
Art Direction,
Branding And Identity,
Digital Illustration,
Graphic Design,
Layout Design ,
Logo Design,
Print Production,
Typography,
Wordpress,
Content Management System,
Digital Printing ,
Issuu,
Posters & Leaflets,