Chuck Rekow

Currently working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.

I work in both traditional and digital media (Adobe CS: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) on a wide variety of projects, including branding, packaging, book & editorial illustration, character design, animation and video and product styling.

Teamed with LPK design to produce feature call-outs and character iconography for Pampers’ leading product line for four consecutive years. Diapers sporting my character designs have sold in the millions in the US, Europe and China.

Collaborated with SpiceFire Group on Renuzit’s seasonal air freshener line. Participated in brainstorming sessions and contributed concept sketches and photo-illustrations for final packaging.

Partnered with Fisher Design to create a packaging system for Mead’s Early Learning activity kits.

Collaborated with Rocket Science Design to create a system of educational workbook covers for Mead.

Created graphics and character art for Kona Ice, including logo designs, character designs, decorative murals for interior spaces and graphic wraps for shaved-ice machines.

Illustrated 5 top-selling books for Reader’s Digest, including Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things and Amazing Quiz Challenge.

Designed trademark characters for Kelloggs, Hershey, Keebler, Pringles, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Frito Lay, Cheetos, Mead, The Heimlich Institute, UC Athletics (Bearcats), Boogie Wipes, IBM, and the Kentucky Symphony Orchesta.

Created package graphics and interior illustrations for Zak Morgan‘s sophomore album When Bullfrogs Croak. The elaborate CD booklet was widely praised by music critics, and the album went on to earn a GRAMMY nomination.

Designed logo and menu to launch successful opening of Hahana Beach restaurant. Logo is still in wide use.

Product designer for toy development group located in Cincinnati under the supervision of Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Designed and produced toys based on popular Warner Bros. properties, including Looney Tunes, The Matrix and The Iron Giant.

Responsible for brainstorming, concept sketches, nal design, orthographic drawings for sculpting and model-making, and color selection as well as directing the work of sculptors and model-makers in house and abroad.

Co-developed a line of Holiday products called Celebrate! Responsible for product concepts and design as well as graphic design and packaging for the product line. Also provided voices for sound chips.

Graphic designer for leading manufacturer of bicycles.

Worked in Huffy’s in-house design center. Active in all phases of bicycle design, primarily graphic appearance from sketch to overseeing production quality. Key contributor to market and trend research —generating themes, product names, and concepts for special features.

Designed product graphics, characters and promotional material for Huffy’s Toyfair bikes for three consecutive years. These were highly promoted, innovative flagship models featured in TV ad campaigns: Mudslinger, Dr. Shock, Metaloid and Skreecher.

Produced and designed catalogs for Huffy’s product lines for 4 consecutive years. Two latest catalogs won regional awards for excellence in design.

Designed and produced bicyle-related promotional material, including store POP’s, displays, logos and brochures.