Chrissy Raftery

About

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Slightly introverted with a slew of extroverted interests, design became the best method to outwardly research and inwardly problem solve with the assistance of a trusted friend, computer, or notebook. This interest in design and a passion for figuring out how things work led to the study of Visual Communication Design at the Ohio State University.

In the fall of 2008—with the help of the Ohio State Design Department and the Sara Jane Pyne Memorial Scholarship—I spent an unforgettable Semester abroad at the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Schwäbisch Gmünd Germany. There I broadened my design experience through new culture, design courses taught in a foreign language, life drawing and other unexpected encounters while studying and getting lost in unfamiliar countries.

I put these new “getting lost” experiences to use when I returned to OSU, and won “Best of Category” for my senior thesis which focused on Pediatric Wayfinding: Creating subconscious and friendly directional hospital signage for children.

Since graduating from the Ohio State University in the spring of 2009, I have worked daily designing websites, print materials and everything in between. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work with such clients as: IBM, the Georgia Aquarium, Rand Worldwide, The Ohio State University, Sunday River Ski Resort, Vistaprint, Bryant & Stratton College, Curaspan Health Group, Proctor & Gamble (coursework) and more.

Work

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I have had the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients and companies; from the Georgia Aquarium to Proctor & Gamble, Care.com and more. I’ve highlighted some of my favorites for you below. Click the buttons below the projects to view more comprehensive images of each.

Feel free to drop me a line via the contact form at the bottom of the page for more information or to ask about any of my past experiences.

Portfolio

Pediatric Wayfinding

Child friendly wayfinding system for Nationwide Childrens Hospital.

Mayan Calendar

Visual explanation of the Mayan calendar system and how their architecture was built around it.

Care.com Magazine

A 24 page magazine that was mailed to all Care.com subscribers.

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Big Data Infographic

Visually explaining the 6 key ways to 'Turn Up The Volume' on Big Data.

Herbal Essences

Class assignment, worked directly with Proctor & Gamble to redesign Herbal Essences packaging.

Intervale Web Design

Several web design approaches developed to fit clients needs.

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Rand SA Collateral

New Collateral including email, whitepaper, PPT, datasheet, business card, and more.

Georgia Aquarium

Promotional flier designed for the worlds largest aquarium.

Eat/Live Map

Two-sided fold map that labels dining and living locations on Ohio States campus.

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IMAGINiT

Mosaic look/feel designed for print, web, large-scale booth graphics, and more.

KSA Cafe

Developed logo, branding and all print, signage, and display materials for the KSA Cafe.

Learning Communities

Developed icon system for on-campus learning communities at OSU.

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Experience

The Boston Group

2/2013-Present

Graphic Designer

My next great learning experience. Excited to be working on some new brands with a great group of people. I’ll add more job details as I learn them.

Grove Marketing

5/2011-2/2013

Graphic Designer

Part of a small team that allowed lots of flexibility for client needs (and quick turns). Designed and concepted websites (mobile/responsive/etc), emails, infographics, b2b materials, branding, collateral, print materials, brochures, large scale tradeshow materials and all other client needs.

The Ohio State University

10/2009-5/2011

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer for University Residences and Dining Services (URDS) at The Ohio State University. Designed print materials, menus, signage, etc. for the openings of 5 new dining locations while maintaining design needs at the other 25+ uniquely branded locations on campus including a 1950′s style sit down diner, a pizza parlor and 5 coffee shops.

The Ohio Union

6/2007-10/2009

Graphic Design Intern

Interned as a member of the graphic design department at the student union; creating logotypes, t-shirts, mugs, brochures, catalogs, maps, newsletters and other information items for the university and many of Ohio States student organizations.

The Georgia Aquarium

6/2008-9/2008

Exhibit & Graphic Design Intern

Summer intern for the Exhibit and Graphics department. Designed fliers, signage (vinyl and printed), t-shirts, coupons, and several other promotional items for the aquarium.

Education

The Ohio State University

Class of 2009

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design. Minor in Art. Awarded ‘Best of Show : Visual Communication Design’ for my senior thesis project: Pediatric Wayfinding.

Hochschule für Gestaltung

Fall 2008

Study Abroad

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd Deutschland. Broadened my design experience during a fall semester at HFG. Studies included Exhibit Design, Type Design, Figure and Life Drawing, Flash Animation and Intermediate German.

Skills

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Front End Web & Email Design

Typography

HTML/CSS/Wordpress

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