Give a "Duck" - Poster for the Undergraduate Art Show at the College of Saint Rose. I wanted to stir up some excitement about the show to get students who normally wouldn't have given it a second thought interested.
Condom(ents) - Discrete condom packaging.
Toro Steak House - Integrated branding system for Toro Steak House, a southwestern restaurant without the bull.
Toro Magazine Ad - The ad says it all.
Exhibition Calendar - An exhibition calendar for the first year the Massry Center for the Arts in Albany, NY was open. The background is based on an actual picture of the structural framework from this highly anticipated building.
Promotional Invitation - Promotional invitation for the world premier of Discovery's Planet Earth. The invitation itself, is designed to fold into an origami elephant, serving as a mere taste as to how truly innovative and versatile nature can be.
Print Cover - This simple play on ideas illustrates the connection between youth and sustainability as "greener" energy sources are being pursued for future use.
Leukophobia - This is the opening spread to an article about Leukophobia, the fear of white. This low contrast design was used to emphasize the qualities of a stark white page, overwhelming the reader.
2K+ Uses - This is an ad series for the many unconventional, everyday uses of WD-40, targeting people who typically wouldn't have a use for WD-40.
New York Times Section Openers - Section openers for the New York Times.
Personal Monogram - By taking advantage of the similarities in my initials, MVW, I created this monogram through the use of positive and negative space.
All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone - CD design for “Explosions in the Sky”, an American instrumental, post-rock band. Simple design is used so as not to distract from the music.
Package and Font Design - Package and font design for an emerging tea company. The focus is on authenticity as tea ingredients are collected from Mount Huashan of Central China.
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Matt VanWagner
Graphic Design San Diego, CA