I N S P I R I N G C R E AT I V E D E S I G N S

W I L L H E N R Y

People demand freedom of expression as a compensation for the creativity of thought which they seldom use. Art has always been a part of my life. The aspect of design came with maturity.

I W A S D R A W I N G B E F O R E I C O U L D TA L K

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I could draw before I could talk. I've always been very expressive. Not so much verbally, but I have always have been artistic.

I D O N ' T D O I T T O B E C O O L

I D O N ' T D O I T T O B E D I F F E R E N T

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Being an artist first, I had to find my OWN identity. The graphic designer was born when I made my identity a brand.

I J U S T L O V E T O D O I T

I taught myself how to draw. I taught myself how to paint. I taught myself how to design. These things came naturally. It's a gift.

I T ’ S N O T A B O U T B E I N G FA M O U S

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I am an artist on a mission. My destination is a place of appreciation and excellence.

I T ’ S N O T A B O U T W I N N I N G A W A R D S

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Success is not a final destination. Success is the continued progression and elevation of standards in the art and design community.

I T ’ S A B O U T F I N D I N G T H A T B A L A N C E

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As a designer, I must be aware of the latest trend as so not to repeat it. At the same time, I have to be a forward thinker to pioneer the next “BEST THING”

B E I N G I N S P I R E D Y O U R S E L F

INSPIRING OTHERS

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CREATIVITY

My only true wish to reach the mind that will take this profession to the next level. 

T H AT ’ S W H E R E C R E AT I V I T Y L I V E S

The painter has the Universe in his mind and hands.

I OFTEN TIMES LOOK BACK AT WORK THAT I’VE DONE

My work has been used in international campaigns for various major brands.

T O M O V E F O R WA R D W I T H B E T T E R I D E A S

I want to be in a space where major brands, designers, and artist are looking to me to see what’s next.

I L E A R N E D T H E T O O L S T O U S E T O E N H A N C E M Y C R A F T

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Adobe Creative Suite enhanced my abilities to project my vision. But, there will never be a computer program that will be able to capture the essence of a pencil and piece of paper.

I L E A R N E D T O S P E A K A U N I V E R S A L L A N G U A G E

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I communicate through my art. Everything in my work is done on purpose with meaning and reasoning behind it.

I L E A R N E D F R O M T H E B E S T S O T H AT I C O U L D B E T H E B E S T

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I have had the honor of working with some great artists, and I have studied the techniques of some amazing designers.

M Y N A M E I S

H E L L O

W I L L H E N RY

It started with pencils and crayons, then developed with scissors and glue. It evolved with computers and tablets, but the concept remains to be true.

Y O U C A N N E V E R B E O V E R D R E S S E D O R O V E R E D U C AT E D .

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Continuing an education in the field of art and design constantly upgrades and enhances my knowledge and resources that I offer to any business or to the client.

W H AT Y O U D O I S W H AT M AT T E R S , N O T W H AT Y O U T H I N K O R S AY O R P L A N .

Personal Work

Satisfying my need to experience new things and explore different avenues of creativity will enable me to increase my tolerance levels and, hopefully, broaden perspectives.

W O R K A S I F Y O U W E R E O N F I R E F R O M W I T H I N .

P E R S O N A L W O R K

It’s hard to put a price tag on passion. My goal is to be paid only as much as the job position is worth for the client.

I F Y O U W A N T T O L I V E A S U C C E S S F U L L I F E , T I E I T T O A G O A L , N O T T O P E O P L E O R T H I N G S .

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People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine. My goals are clear: To progress, enhance, and create a brand name that reflects inspiration and creation at it’s best, leaving a staple in the industry of art and design.

MY GOAL IS TO DESIGN INSPIRATION

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No matter my status, my goal will always be to create work that will reach the core of an individual and ignite something new.

I N S P I R AT I O NI ’ M A S T U D E N T O F

What I do makes a difference, and I have decided what kind of difference I want to make.

C R E AT I V I T YI ’ M A S T U D E N T O F

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions

D E S I G NI ’ M A S T U D E N T O F

Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple.

I N S P I R I N G C R E AT I V E D E S I G N S

I want to create designs that are inspiring. I also want to inspire creative designers. Either way you look at it, I am Inspiring Creative Design.

Core Colors

Recolor each box with your 2-3 colors for this presentation.

AVENIR Type in a sample of the typeface/font you will use for this project.

Choose one of these supporting shapes to use consistently in your presentation.

Use this slide in Week 3 to document your design decisions; skip/hide this slide before submitting your final draft!

DESIGN DECISIONS SLIDE

I W A S D R A W I N G B E F O R E I C O U L D TA L K

H T T P : / / I . H U F F P O S T. C O M / G E N / 1 3 4 0 8 0 6 / I M A G E S / O - B L A C K - B A B Y- FA C E B O O K . J P G

I could draw before I could talk. I've always been very expressive. Not so much verbally, but I have always have been artistic.