Douglas Brull
Owner / Creative Director
Douglas Brull is a visual designer of interactive and graphic design. With a love of simplistic-design that incorporates rich color and graphics he guides the user smoothly though the experience. Using placement, color, size and contrast to create a strong hierarchy, his visual design leads the user effortlessly though the content.
As a Partner and the Creative Director at Grandpa-George Design and Interactive, as well as full-time faculty at The Art Institutes International Minnesota in the Web Design and Interactive Media (WDIM) and Graphic Design departments, Douglas brings real world problem solving though design and information architecture to both clients and students.
As a Partner and the Creative Director at Grandpa-George Design and Interactive, as well as full-time faculty at The Art Institutes International Minnesota in the Web Design and Interactive Media (WDIM) and Graphic Design departments, Douglas brings real world problem solving though design and information architecture to both clients and students.
Work Experience
Grandpa-George Design And Interactive
Partner & Creative Director
Passionate about good design and web standards, Douglas leads the Art
Direction at Grandpa-George Design and Interactive. He also brings the
strategic strengths of usability, typography, color theory and user centered
design to the agency. Over 59 interns and apprentices coached.
Work examples can be found at grandpa-george.com.
Direction at Grandpa-George Design and Interactive. He also brings the
strategic strengths of usability, typography, color theory and user centered
design to the agency. Over 59 interns and apprentices coached.
Work examples can be found at grandpa-george.com.
May 2007
-
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Faculty
Full-time Web Design Interactive Media (WDIM) and Graphic Design Instructor.
Syllabi, lesson plans and Curriculum Vitae can be found at douglasbrull.com/teaching.
Faculty Advisor to the Student AIGA Group
Faculty Design Advisor to the Student Paper
Lead the Senior Graduation Advertising Group
Responsible for teaching the following curriculum:
Portfolio – WDIM
Portfolio Preparation – WDIM
Portfolio – Graphic Design
Portfolio Preparation – Graphic Design
Design Layout
E-Learning
Usability
User Centered Interface Design (UCID)
Typography
Advanced Typography
Corporate ID
Digital Illustration
Electronic Design
Image Manipulation
Marketing Design
Media Design
Package Design
Print Production
Publication Design
Project Management
Project Team
Fundamentals of Interactive Media Design (IMD)
Fundamentals of Design
Portfolio Foundations
Computer Applications
Syllabi, lesson plans and Curriculum Vitae can be found at douglasbrull.com/teaching.
Faculty Advisor to the Student AIGA Group
Faculty Design Advisor to the Student Paper
Lead the Senior Graduation Advertising Group
Responsible for teaching the following curriculum:
Portfolio – WDIM
Portfolio Preparation – WDIM
Portfolio – Graphic Design
Portfolio Preparation – Graphic Design
Design Layout
E-Learning
Usability
User Centered Interface Design (UCID)
Typography
Advanced Typography
Corporate ID
Digital Illustration
Electronic Design
Image Manipulation
Marketing Design
Media Design
Package Design
Print Production
Publication Design
Project Management
Project Team
Fundamentals of Interactive Media Design (IMD)
Fundamentals of Design
Portfolio Foundations
Computer Applications
April 2006
-
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Target
Associate Designer
Interactive Media Designer on Target.com website team. Using Photoshop
and Flash to keep product websites up to date and within corporate design specifications. Ensure
timely delivery of effected pages.
and Flash to keep product websites up to date and within corporate design specifications. Ensure
timely delivery of effected pages.
June 2006
- May 2007
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Education
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Bachelor of Science Degree in Interactive Media Design
GPA: 3.9.
April 2003
- March 2006
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
University Of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drawing and Printmaking
May 1988
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Awards
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Excellence in Teaching – Faculty Recognition Award
201103
Skills
IA,
Creative Thinking,
Design,
PM,
Problem Solving,
UCID,
Ux,
Additional Information
Speaking Engagements:
Design Camp 2011, AIGA Minnesota. (September 30 – October 2, 2011)
“Responsive and Mobile design.” 315 attendees.
Creative Bloc Conference 2011, American Advertising Federation:
Cedar Rapids – Iowa City. (April 14, 2011).
“Coming Out of Hi-BearNation:
Creation of an eCommerce Company in 5 weeks with Interns and Apprentices.”
100 attendees.
PIVOT, AIGD – Student Chapter. (July 24, 2010).
“Internships: Making it Awesome!” 65 attendees.
Design Camp 2011, AIGA Minnesota. (September 30 – October 2, 2011)
“Responsive and Mobile design.” 315 attendees.
Creative Bloc Conference 2011, American Advertising Federation:
Cedar Rapids – Iowa City. (April 14, 2011).
“Coming Out of Hi-BearNation:
Creation of an eCommerce Company in 5 weeks with Interns and Apprentices.”
100 attendees.
PIVOT, AIGD – Student Chapter. (July 24, 2010).
“Internships: Making it Awesome!” 65 attendees.