The 62 page, full-bleed, saddle stitched book was a hit. I Worked with the client to create a memorial book, and was responsible for digitizing all the physical assets and the book layout.
Category: Portfolio
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Updates to bryanelkus.com
I recently updated the front-end of the website. It was in need of a new look since it had been a few years since it was last updated. I’m still running the site on WordPress. This theme is based on the WordPress twenty twelve theme. I wanted to change the layout to make it more simple and let the graphics do the talking instead of the theme’s style. I relied heavily on my imagery and choice of topography. Below are some of the key changes made to the site:
Document / Photo Count:
I changed around the display of the posts on the homepage. Each new post is represented by a featured image to entice the user to see the collection of work. I overlayed the image with the title, date and tags of the post in order to give the user an idea of what the post was about without giving the user the full view of the image. I also added a document and photo counter to the bottom left corner to give the user a heads up about the amount of content to expect on the next page load. The icon will change based on the content.Full Width Images:
Because the site is so graphically based I moved to make the images as large as possible. This will give the user a better viewing experience.Google Fonts:
I used Google Fonts to create a clean look with the topography. This lets you replace the standard fonts with more unique looks to add a different look to a website. I am using: Pathway Gothic and Josefin.Instagram API:
I leveraged the Instagram API to show the last image I have posted via Instagram on the front page. It also will show you the number of likes and tags used in the post when you hover over the image. -
eFellow at Plymouth Ventures
To complete my Master in Entrepreneurship program, I joined forces with Plymouth Ventures a Venture Capital firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 2013 Summer Practicum eFellowship. Plymouth Ventures does not typically take on summer assignments, but I was well poised to add value to their firm over the summer without being looked after or micromanaged.
I focused my efforts in two parts over the summer. The first was to dive into the day-to-day of a venture capitalist. I did this by attending board meetings, new investment opportunity pitches, doing research and one-on-one meetings with the partners. The second half was a branding overhaul. I was able to create a unified branding and marketing approach along with a customized website that is expandable for years to come. It was a productive summer for both myself and the firm. Below are some of the graphical work created for the firm.
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Handmade Wood Coasters
I have been visiting Maker-Works in Ann Arbor for a class project and got a little addicted. We had to build a clock in our operations class which I’ll post later. I have been using the epilog CO2 laser cutter to make signs and coasters for Upperhand Apparel. Here is the first version of the coasters. More to come!
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Upperhand Apparel
Upperhand Apparel is a project that was born from a simple design and an excitement to see Michigan excel once again. There is a lot of pride and hope in Michigan today, with a growing tech scene and a big push to rebuild Detroit. It is a great feeling to have back in the air, one that I envisioned years ago listening to stories from my grandpa of downtown back when the city was great.
This all started with a desire to own and wear a good looking Michigan shirt. Most of the shirts I found online lacked clean style, were not tasteful nor were they functional while being active. The designs morphed quickly into a collection of 20+ Michigan icons and other designs, and I wanted a shirt with each one. Thus, it became a mission and Upperhand Apparel was created. I documented the experience of running with this project in an article, Launch a Clothing Company in 38 Days.
We are starting with 1 design, the LiveMI T-Shirt and I need your help to spread the word about Upperhand Apparel so I can print the rest of the icons!
Visit the Upperhand Apparel site.
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Patagonia Summer Catalog Cover
It is a huge honor to announce that Jason Slezak and I ran on the cover of the 2012 Summer Patagonia Catalog. You can pick up your copy here. It’s sooo amazing to see all of Jason’s hard work in promoting the sport of kiteboarding starting to payoff. Patagonia has been absolutely insane to work with and looking forward for more to come.
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Robert’s Surfboard Ad
Check out this ad from Robert’s Surfboards. The top right photo of Brad Harrell. Dallas also has a great shot in there as well!
This photo was from a terrific day in the Outer Banks of North Carolia. You can check out more from that day HERE.
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Rich Sabo Cover Shot
Best Kiteboarding’s Rich Sabo scores the cover of Kiteboarding.eu kite magazine. Rich has been working very hard over the past few years. He has joined the BEST Kiteboarding team, traveled with Brandon Scheid, Brian Smith and Sam Medysky to Brazil and continues his pursuit of great sessions!
This was one of those great Cape Hatteras Sunset Kite sessions with the crew in The Slick. Congrats Rich and thanks for the 12th magazine cover!