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I believe in design. I constantly view the world I live with an aesthetic agenda. I believe that art and design are extremely important aspects of our civilization and modern existence. I was born and raised in the artist community of Laguna Beach. I have spent the past 17 years for my life working professionally as a graphic designer and fine artist. I currently direct the newly founded CES Design and CES Contemporary operations out of Laguna Beach and Prague. Read Less

CES DESIGN (Carl E. Smith Design) is a multi-disciplinary design studio specializing in Graphic & Interactive Design, Creative Direction, Brand Identity and Production Services.

Function, Originality, and Aesthetics are the foundation of CES DESIGN. CES/D services are catered toward upcoming and established entrepreneurs who desire to maintain a competitive edge in the modern business environment. We specialize in creating new and/or refreshed brand identities and creative marketing solutions for small businesses.

Carl E. Smith

Carl E. Smith is an artist and graphic designer based in Laguna Beach, California and Prague, Czech Republic. He has worked professionally for high profile companies in the action sports industry since 1995. Smith recently held the creative director post for Electric Visual (an international sunglass brand based in San Clement, CA). After leaving Electric in 2010, CES Design was created in 2011 with a mission of executing custom design projects with local and international clients. Smith counts 17 years of professional experience in graphic design. He possesses an international knowledge of contemporary art and design.

I believe in function, originality and a clean aesthetic. We support local businesses and aspire to be an important part of graphic and interactive design services in the community of Laguna Beach and in Orange County. Read Less

CES Contemporary aspires to join forces with artists and propel them and their work into the public eye. We support a partial and exclusive representation format that encourages the advancement of young / non-established and emerging international artists in the contemporary art world. We promote a collective atmosphere in which creative individuals can sync and collaborate towards a common goal.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

1. To accelerate the careers, endeavors, and visions of a select group of visual artists and to introduce and connect collectors, designers and galleries with their work. CES Contemporary will offer dynamic environments for both parties to develop understanding and seeks to create intimate levels of interaction through traditional and non-traditional exhibition programming and private events.

2. To unite a group of like-minded creative individuals with the intention of introducing new content and imagery to the general public and private sectors. Artists represented by CES Contemporary are friends, collaborators and professionals in the international creative community.

3. Other functions of CES Contemporary include design, consulting, curating and collecting. We offer these services to galleries, businesses and private parties. Read Less