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Forum of Civics

The Forum of Civics Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation efforts primarily in the Houston area. This brochure was created to commemorate the historical significance of the organization, the building and its surrounding gardens.

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Lights Out

Just in time for Earth Week, the “Energy Capital of the World”, Houston, Texas, launched a commitment to become the “Energy Conservation Capital” by turning off the lights downtown.

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Frontier

The Frontier Oil Corporation 2006 Annual Report was centered around the components of the outfitted horse as it related, metaphorically speaking, to events that transpired during the past year. For instance, the saddle supports the rider, preparing him for the rigors of a long ride.

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AIGA Houston

To invite the design community to a presentation by Herman Miller’s creative director, Steve Frykholm, a play on the popular Aeron chair was illustrated that casts a shadow on the event title, “Who is Behind Herman Miller”. The poster doubles as a self-mailer, with event information on the back.

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Texas Flag

To know Texas is to know its history. Text from the state constitution, autobiographies and a novel represent the color fields of the flag. The flag is typographically sound, set primarily in 5 pt Adobe Caslon with no hyphens.

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Department of Art

Found imagery as well as unique typographic treatments characterize the concept of how intertwined students and curriculum create reciprocal “impressions” for this Univeristy of Houston Department of Art course catalog. Note: Concept piece, not reproduced.

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Slant

Found papers, collage, and hand-drawn typography characterize each spread as it relates to the content of each article for this quarterly publication produced by the Art Directors Club of Houston.

Summary

Daren Guillory is an art director, graphic designer and illustrator based in Texas. When not designing, he can be found playing basketball, running, biking, swimming or most often spending time with his wife and two children.

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© 2003-2010 Daren Guillory