About Me
- I am an aspiring designer out of suburban-Detroit. I graduated from the Center for Creative
Studies in Detroit in 2004 with a B.F.A. in Industrial Design. While in school I studied
product design and finally focused my passion for design into work of my own. Since my
graduation, I have worked as Editor / Creative Director for a small entertainment-based
newspaper started by my brother and myself called the Smalltown Lowdown,
- While working with the STLD, I was able to further develop my graphic design skills, as well
as learn the marketing and advertising worlds. By organizing promotions, designing
advertisments, logos, and marketing strategies, I was able to grow not only as a designer,
but also in my focus and medias.
- I am now doing freelance design for various companies including:
Every Miles a Memory, Nicanor Networks, CharityPokerMichigan.com,
Andiamo's, The Dirty Martini, Logo Bar Gear, and many others.
- I am also continuing to work with the Smalltown Lowdown on web design,
as well as working as the Creative Director / General Manager for the
- If I am not fulfilling my passion for design, I am actively pursuing my
passion for activity. Growing up in a small suburban town, the kids were
left with little to do other than ride motorcycles, BMX bikes, snowboards,
etc. I always have to be doing something, with the more adrenaline the
better!
- Please review my Resume below, as well as sample images from my
portfolio on the following pages. Your constructive criticism is
appreciated. Feel free to contact using the form provided on the main
menu bar atop the page. Thanks for your time and consideration and I
hope you enjoy my work as much as I have enjoyed creating it!
Resume:
Joseph Bonish
Objective:
To achieve a position as a designer where I will be able to use my skills to the advantage of a cutting edge company, as well as to continue to grow as both a designer and individual.
Experience:
Editor, Creative Director 2004 - Present
Smalltown Lowdown Magazine, STLD
Smalltown Lowdown, STLD, is a magazine started by my brother and myself covering the local entertainment industry in Oakland County, MI. As Art Director, I am in charge of the entire layout, photo editing, logo and conceptual design, and the design of all promotional materials, clothing, etc. Also, I designed our 3 Million hits/year website (layout and graphics, not coding) and am in charge of editing content and material, as well as writing, photography and marketing.
Freelance Designer 2004 - Present
Milford, MI
- Through the STLD and various other connections, I have done freelance work for several local companies, including clothing and graphic design for Logo Bar Gear (www.logobargear.com), Babin Industries, graphic and logo design for Nicanor Networks (www.nicanor.net), as well as print work, i.e. menus, brochures, web layout, etc, for Red Dog Saloon (www.redogsaloon.com), Boomer’s Bar and Grill (www.boomersbarandgrill.com) and Allegra Print and Imaging of Highland, MI.
General Manager, Bartender 2000 - Present
Red Dog Saloon - Milford, MI
- Previously owned by my family, the Red Dog Saloon is the oldest and most established bar in Milford. After the sale last year, I have continued on staff as General Manager/ Bartender to help smooth the transition between owners and keep the successful heritage of the bar. Besides Public Relations and general management of both staff and patrons, duties include Beer and Liquor Ordering, Scheduling, as well as website layout design, menu design, promotional coordinator/ designer and event manager.
Education:
College for Creative Studies Graduation May 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Majoring in Industrial Design - Product
Detroit, MI
Detroit Catholic Central High School Graduation May 2000
Detroit, MI
Skills:
Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Alias Studio Tools, Rhinoceros, Sketching and Rendering, Photography, Multi-tasking, Writing, DESIGN
Resources:
Design work can be seen at:
www.coroflot.com/joebonish
References:
References available upon request.
