Gabriel Ruiz

TRIKO TRAVEL BOOK #1: I executed the art direction, the design, and the layout of this 4 3/8” X 5 1/2”, rubber band bound, bi-fold look-book. Photographed on location in Mexico City, MX. For this project, a "guerilla-style" approach to photography was implemented in the photoshoot. There were no location permits obtained, and most of the subjects in the photos were nonprofessional models.

ALL BOROUGH: This is a New York City team-inspired t-shirt graphic constructed digitally from various pencil sketches. Also shown are Logo-based graphics for use as novelty t-shirt prints.

Logo-based graphics for use as novelty t-shirt prints.

ONE: This is a commentary on the love for the almighty dollar. This graphic was constructed by digitally manipulating a scanned U.S. dollar bill in Photoshop. The t-shirt graphic is a front panel, discharge print.

EL TRIKO KID MASK: A graphic print inspired by Mexican "Lucha Libre" wrestling. Created from a mix of pencil drawings and digital art. Flock printing was used on the t-shirt. EL TRIKO KID POSTER: A graphic print inspired by Mexican "Lucha Libre" advertising and poster art. Created using a mix of scanned and digital typography and found images. Water-based inks were used on the printed t-shirt.

AMAZON LOVE: This Gothic-inspired graphic was created using graphite pencil and digital typography. The t-shirt was printed using water-based silkscreen ink for a soft hand-feel.

Field of Battle Print: This is a camouflage-inspired pattern featuring medieval knights versus samurai warriors. I utilized a combination of clip art and digital illustration to create this unique print.

TRIKO TRAVEL BOOK #3: I executed the design and layout of this point of purchase giveaway based on Charles Eames's House of Cards.

TRIKO TRAVEL BOOK #3