SF Environment had a story to tell.
The transportation team of the Department of the Environment was instrumental in starting the City Cycle program, a bicycle sharing program available to City and County of San Francisco government employees. Check it out here. They needed a logo to identify the program.
This design is a poster that will designate reserved bicycle parking areas.
and, here’s a poster that will be used to advertise the program:

City Cycle information poster
Here’s a previous iteration of the image used for the poster:

concept logo for CityCycle, a SF Environment initiative
August 15, 2012 | Categories: Adobe Illustrator work, art portfolio, environment, Graphic Design, software, tips | Tags: art, bicycle, city, citycycle, cycle, design, environment, San Francisco, sharing | Leave A Comment »

Logo for Commute Smart Program, an initiative of SF Environment
SF Environment had a story to tell.
Here’s a logo I designed for the Commute Smart Program sponsored by SF Environment. From public transit to pedal power, we’re all about taking cars off the roads and have some programs designed support commuters of all kinds.
August 14, 2012 | Categories: Adobe Illustrator work, art portfolio, environment, Graphic Design | Tags: art, artwork, commuter, design, linkedin, logo, portfolio, San Francisco, transportation | 3 Comments »
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
February 19, 2012 | Categories: Adobe Illustrator work, art portfolio, Graphic Design | Tags: branding, business, design, engutopia, graphic, green, identity, linkedin, logo, mark nicholas, portfolio, San Francisco | 1 Comment »

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
January 4, 2012 | Categories: Adobe Illustrator work, Adobe InDesign work, Adobe Photoshop work, art portfolio, Graphic Design | Tags: business cards, collateral, graphic design, linkedin, logo, mark nicholas, print, thirteen palms, web | Leave A Comment »
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
September 7, 2011 | Categories: Adobe Illustrator work, Adobe Photoshop work, animation, art portfolio, character design, Concept Art, Gaming art and icons, illustration, Uncategorized | Tags: art, fish, game, gaming, graphics, linkedin, octopus | Leave A Comment »
This client had a story to tell. What would Justin Bieber look like as cartoon character and avatar?
September 7, 2011 | Categories: Adobe Illustrator work, animation, art portfolio, character design, Concept Art, Gaming art and icons, illustration, Uncategorized | Tags: art, avatar, design, game, gaming, graphics, justin bieber, linkedin | Leave A Comment »