kdn|kathleen dao nguyen
Please click on a piece on the left to see my print work.
Skills:
- Layouts
- Conceptual Thinking
- Pre-flighting
- Outlining
- Imbedding/Proper Linking
- Proofing
- Vectors
- Color
- Bleeds
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Utilizing Kidango’s bold lime green, cobalt blue, and summer orange to create a cohesive brand that resonates with families and the community. Shown: Kidango Agency Newsletter, Flyer

Taster's Showcase is Kidango's largest fundraising event that attracts over 300 attendees annually. 2012's theme highlights Charlie Chaplin and the silent film era. Shown: Program Booklet, Formal Invitation, Poster, Flyer, Handbill

Tri-City Health Center's Marketing Kit: A 4-color process folder with staggered pages and unique die cut that showcases Tri-City Health Center's patient services and financials. Shown: Cover of Marketing Kit and peek inside

Tri-City Health Center's Materials: Created and branded print marketing collaterals for pediatric dental program and grant funded programs, such as with Kaiser and Susan G. Komen Shown: Pediatric Dental Program flyer and postcard; Breast Cancer Awareness campaign flyer and postcard

LUNA Bar's LUNAFEST: a national, traveling, short film festival, on campus Shown: LUNAFEST flyer

Kidango's Agency Newsletter: A communication piece that informs grantors, foundations, families, and the community about current happenings at Kidango. Shown: Agency Newsletter

Kidango's Facebook Page: I put together the aesthetically appealing banner header, profile picture, web-ready photos, and engaging posts. In addition, I link our partners, funders, and community organizations we work with. Shown: Facebook Main Page

Kidango's YouTube Page: Communicating through a video web series. I put together the visually inviting layout, clickable header, and background. I also serve as a moderator for user comments. Shown: YouTube featured page

Kidango's Twitter Page: Messaging Kidango's message in 140 characters or less! I ensured the profile picture, color and background is consistent with our brand. Shown: Kidango Twitter Page

Kidango Video Web Series: Serves as a producer and camera operator. Shown: Kidango Advocates Video Still

Kidango's Brand: Kidango’s new marketing campaign is “My Journey Starts Here,” illustrating a child’s academic success requires a strong foundation. I put together the vine, logo, sun rays, and wording in vector format for ease of use for all needs: web banners, flyers, vinyl banners, t-shirts, etc. Shown: Banner sample (used for Facebook Cover Photo so extra space was allotted on the bottom for profile photo)

Photo Retouching: Removing unflattering obstructions using Photoshop's Clone Tool and adjusting color using Curves. Shown: Before & After Photo
Digital
Please click on a piece on the right to see my digital work.
Skills:
- YouTube
- Video
- Image Touch-Ups
- Image DPI
- File Extensions
- Vectors
- Aesthetics
- Color