[ Graphic Design Introduction Demo Reel == Made By: Derrick D. Aviles == Programs Used: After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop & Flash ]
I have spent the majority of my life creating and designing art. Heavily inspired by retro video games and music,
I bring a style of new genre into the world of graphic design influenced by the likes of Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky,
Andy Warhol and Mike Shinoda into a new decade of time that will inform, inspire and impress.
I bring a style of new genre into the world of graphic design influenced by the likes of Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky,
Andy Warhol and Mike Shinoda into a new decade of time that will inform, inspire and impress.
Art Institute ( 2005 - 2008 )
After graduating high school I enrolled at the Art Institute International of Minnesota to study and major in graphic design.
In December of 2008 I graduated from the Art Institute where I received a bachelors of science degree in graphic design.
Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx ( 2008 - 2009 )
In 2008 my studies landed me a full-time graphic design internship with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx where I gained excellent marketing and design experience using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office and Quark to complete high-end big projects for the marketing and communication departments. My Timberwolves and Lynx work have been featured around the national media world which includes local news channels, TNT, ESPN, Fox Sports and NBA TV.
A.I.G.A. (American Institute of Graphic Arts) Minnesota ( 2007 - 2010 )
I was a member of the professional organization design networking group called A.I.G.A (American Institute of Graphic Arts Minnesota) where I've participated and volunteered at various events such as the 2008 Portfolio One-On-One Event.
DAV Brandz Street Apparel • www.davbrandz.com ( 2010 - Present )
I currently operate my very own online clothing apparel and merchandise business called DAV Brandz with my brother Dustin (co-founder). I lead a team of very talented individuals around Minnesota that help me operate, design, promote
and advertise my apparel and merchandise daily to the world. DAV Brandz sells and designs merchandise from t-shirts, sweatshirts, uniforms, i-Phone/Android cases, snowboards, skateboards and prints. I'm the founder / art director of
DAV Street Brandz Apparel.
internalDrive / iD Tech Camps ( 2011 )
During the summer of 2011 I was a graphic / web / gaming design summer camp instructor for iD Tech Camps where I gained excellent communication and leadership skills. The position enabled me to provide the students I taught with a
head start in mastering the basic, intermediate and advance skills of the latest gaming and graphic design programs,
which included Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and Multimedia Fusion 2.
A.I.G.A. Minnesota Emerging Designers ( 2011 - 2012 )
I'm a former committee member of the emerging designers Minnesota based group. As a committee member I
volunteered for one full year. Some of my duties included planning and organizing for future events, social media
interaction with fellow designers around the area and designing/brainstorming concepts for flyers, posters and
logo identities.
Return to the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx ( 2011 - Present )
I currently work as a full-time creative associate designer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
Present/Past Clients
- RedCat Adjusters - Minnetonka, MN
- PSA Modern Dance Team (U of M) - Minneapolis, MN
- Miss Junior PCM - St. Paul, MN
- Kevin Love (American Professional Basketball Player) - Minneapolis, MN
- H.S.F. Wakeboarding - Minneapolis, MN
- America's Got Talent, Daniel Joesph Baker - Hollywood, CA
- L.Y.F.E. (Live Young For Ever), LLC - Atlanta, GA
- Minnesota Timberwolves - Minneapolis, MN
- Minnesota Lynx - Minneapolis, MN
- internalDrive (iD Tech Camps) - San Francisco, CA / St. Paul, MN
- Space Pixx Studios - Minneapolis, MN
- Healthy Training, LLC - Eden Prairie, MN
- Santa Monica Community College (Film Club) - Santa Monica, CA
- Loudoun Valley High School (Drama Club) - Purcellville, VA
Awards & Accomplishments / Press
- Ball Up Streetball T-Shirt Contest Winner (1st Place)
- Creative Allies Editors' Picks: Ball Up
- Creative Allies DigiTour 2012 Top 12 Finalist
- Designs of the Day by Creative Allies
- Creative Allies Editors' Picks: The DigiTour 2012
- TFG's 8th Annual Web Banner 2011 Contest Winner (1st Runner-Up)
- Grapfont 1st Annual Design Competition 2011 Top 10 Finalist
- Linkin Park's 8-Bit Rebellion Hero Contest Winner 2010
- TFG's 7th Annual Web Banner 2010 Contest Winner (2nd Place)
- TFG's 6th Annual Web Banner 2009 Contest Winner (3rd Place)
- Art Institute Circle of Excellence Award (Portfolio Quarter Fall Review 2008)
- Naldz Graphics • Collection of Social Media Icons
- Print24.com - 40 Sensational Print Portfolio's
- The Anonymous Story Article - Square One in Design
After graduating high school I enrolled at the Art Institute International of Minnesota to study and major in graphic design.
In December of 2008 I graduated from the Art Institute where I received a bachelors of science degree in graphic design.
Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx ( 2008 - 2009 )
In 2008 my studies landed me a full-time graphic design internship with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx where I gained excellent marketing and design experience using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office and Quark to complete high-end big projects for the marketing and communication departments. My Timberwolves and Lynx work have been featured around the national media world which includes local news channels, TNT, ESPN, Fox Sports and NBA TV.
A.I.G.A. (American Institute of Graphic Arts) Minnesota ( 2007 - 2010 )
I was a member of the professional organization design networking group called A.I.G.A (American Institute of Graphic Arts Minnesota) where I've participated and volunteered at various events such as the 2008 Portfolio One-On-One Event.
DAV Brandz Street Apparel • www.davbrandz.com ( 2010 - Present )
I currently operate my very own online clothing apparel and merchandise business called DAV Brandz with my brother Dustin (co-founder). I lead a team of very talented individuals around Minnesota that help me operate, design, promote
and advertise my apparel and merchandise daily to the world. DAV Brandz sells and designs merchandise from t-shirts, sweatshirts, uniforms, i-Phone/Android cases, snowboards, skateboards and prints. I'm the founder / art director of
DAV Street Brandz Apparel.
internalDrive / iD Tech Camps ( 2011 )
During the summer of 2011 I was a graphic / web / gaming design summer camp instructor for iD Tech Camps where I gained excellent communication and leadership skills. The position enabled me to provide the students I taught with a
head start in mastering the basic, intermediate and advance skills of the latest gaming and graphic design programs,
which included Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and Multimedia Fusion 2.
A.I.G.A. Minnesota Emerging Designers ( 2011 - 2012 )
I'm a former committee member of the emerging designers Minnesota based group. As a committee member I
volunteered for one full year. Some of my duties included planning and organizing for future events, social media
interaction with fellow designers around the area and designing/brainstorming concepts for flyers, posters and
logo identities.
Return to the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx ( 2011 - Present )
I currently work as a full-time creative associate designer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
Present/Past Clients
- RedCat Adjusters - Minnetonka, MN
- PSA Modern Dance Team (U of M) - Minneapolis, MN
- Miss Junior PCM - St. Paul, MN
- Kevin Love (American Professional Basketball Player) - Minneapolis, MN
- H.S.F. Wakeboarding - Minneapolis, MN
- America's Got Talent, Daniel Joesph Baker - Hollywood, CA
- L.Y.F.E. (Live Young For Ever), LLC - Atlanta, GA
- Minnesota Timberwolves - Minneapolis, MN
- Minnesota Lynx - Minneapolis, MN
- internalDrive (iD Tech Camps) - San Francisco, CA / St. Paul, MN
- Space Pixx Studios - Minneapolis, MN
- Healthy Training, LLC - Eden Prairie, MN
- Santa Monica Community College (Film Club) - Santa Monica, CA
- Loudoun Valley High School (Drama Club) - Purcellville, VA
Awards & Accomplishments / Press
- Ball Up Streetball T-Shirt Contest Winner (1st Place)
- Creative Allies Editors' Picks: Ball Up
- Creative Allies DigiTour 2012 Top 12 Finalist
- Designs of the Day by Creative Allies
- Creative Allies Editors' Picks: The DigiTour 2012
- TFG's 8th Annual Web Banner 2011 Contest Winner (1st Runner-Up)
- Grapfont 1st Annual Design Competition 2011 Top 10 Finalist
- Linkin Park's 8-Bit Rebellion Hero Contest Winner 2010
- TFG's 7th Annual Web Banner 2010 Contest Winner (2nd Place)
- TFG's 6th Annual Web Banner 2009 Contest Winner (3rd Place)
- Art Institute Circle of Excellence Award (Portfolio Quarter Fall Review 2008)
- Naldz Graphics • Collection of Social Media Icons
- Print24.com - 40 Sensational Print Portfolio's
- The Anonymous Story Article - Square One in Design
