work for 23andMe, retouching stills for Muhammad Ali video, “Give Me Your Hand”
I am so proud to have been part of this incredible project. Genetic research company 23andMe is taking the fight against Parkinson’s Disease to a new level, and have partnered with none other than Muhammad Ali and his wife Lonnie, to do it. You’ll find an inspirational video after the jump. For this video, I created the vintage effects on all of the still photos. My colleague and friend Elliott Kennerson wrote, filmed and directed the work. It’s a beautiful piece, and I encourage you to view it. And if you’re so moved, I encourage you to find out how you can get involved in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease, as well.
Video produced by 23andMe and Elliott Kennerson/Boze Angeles Productions. Photos courtesy of Michael Gaffney, author of The Champ: My Year with Muhammad Ali.
my graphic design work for green civil engineering firm, engutopia
Green Civil Engineer Timothy Smith had a story to tell.
Having worked as an engineer for several years, Tim decided to start his own consulting firm, one that would specialize in providing the green approach.
The name engutopia was inspired by his abiding passion, the desire to make the world a better place coupled with the staunch belief that this can be accomplished without compromising environmental concerns.
engineering + utopia = engutopia
logo by Mark Nicholas Design for green civil engineering firm, Engutopia
Building this logo I wanted to preserve the duality inherent in the business name. Hence the gray of engineering meeting the green found in utopia.
The symbol floating above not only contains a stylized leaf in the shape of a stylized “e”, it is meant to evoke the image of a planet, floating in the air. Our planet, made better through smart planning coupled with stewardship of the environment.
Here are the business cards that I created for the company.
business card design by Mark Nicholas for green civil engineering firm, engutopia
Business card design by Mark Nicholas for green civil engineering firm, engutopia
Graphic Design Project: Thirteen Palms
thirteenpalms.com logo design
Thirteen Palms had a story to tell. Having recently undergone a complete remodel by the owners, the resort had been reborn, transformed into an oasis in the desert, luxury vacation rentals in Palm Springs finished with a contemporary Mexican design flair.
This called for a new image, and they called on me for print and web collateral to spread the word. Visit their website for more information: Thirteenpalms.com
thirteen palms business card, front
thirteen palms business card, back
thirteen palms, email signature
thirteenpalms.com banner ad for the web
thirteen palms promotional card, front
thirteen palms promotional card, back
thirteen palms stationary/letterhead
thirteen palms fax cover sheet
Client work: Game graphics, fish vs. octopus
Client work: Game graphics
This client had a story to tell, and it was a tale of fish vs. octopus!
evil octopus monarch, character design for game graphic
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screenshot of the matching game created with the fish and octopus graphics
client work: game graphics, justin bieber avatar
‘under-water’ pencil sketch, painted (entirely) digitally using PHOTOSHOP
digital painting, "Underwater Miracle"
My Animatic Entitled, “Caravan to Cairo”, on Vimeo
I invite you to click the link below, my animation called “Caravan to Cairo”. Based on an original story, I scanned my storyboard and timed it in Adobe AfterEffects and Premiere.
animatic for an original story, “Caravan to Cairo” from Mark Nicholas on Vimeo.
Click the Link Below to Watch My Animatic, on Vimeo
The Dog has to Go from Mark Nicholas on Vimeo.
This animatic was created by scanning my original storyboard and placing it in a timeline with effects added in Adobe After Effects.
2d animation reel
Here’s a link to my 2d animation reel, which I completed for my Master’s Program at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.
2d animation reel for Mark K. Nicholas from Mark Nicholas on Vimeo.
animatic fun, a little animation I made from my storyboards, using Adobe After Effects
Click here–>> The Dog has to Go from Mark Nicholas on Vimeo.
