professional bio
Hello, my name is Rich Hart, as President of Design Squad I am responsible for many aspects of the creative process, working closely with clients in guiding project development.
In eighteen years of professional experiences, I have worked with agencies, design firms, and a broad range of businesses and organizations – interfacing with creative directors, marketing managers, designers, owners, presidents and ceo’s.
An insatiable desire to look, listen, learn, and grow, has allowed me to function in these situations in numerous capacities – from graphic designer, to web site developer, planner, producer, and technology consultant.
history of tasks
project planning, ideation, graphic design, web site design, html coding, copy writing, marketing strategy, retail image management, naming, identity development, packaging design, product design, promotion development, sponsor coordination, photography, public relations
primary software tools utilized
Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, Fireworks, Aftershock, Cold Fusion, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Quark, BB Edit, Quicktime VR, FileMaker Pro, Excel, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Entourage, Word, Emailer, Fetch
professional education
Attended Iowa State University, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design. Areas of focus; Fine Arts, Art History, Environmental Design Concerns, Advertising, Marketing, Film and Media Critique.
History of Titles
Production Artist
Painter
Graphic Designer
Art Director
Website Developer
Photographer
Event Planner
Board Member
Sponsor Coordinator
Investor Coordinator
Marketing Director
Creative Director
Copy Writer
History of Tasks
project planning
ideation
graphic design
web site design
html coding
copy writing
marketing strategy
retail image management
naming
identity development
packaging design
product design
promotion development
sponsor coordination
photography
public relations
primary software tools utilized
Flash
Dreamweaver
Director
Fireworks
Aftershock
Cold Fusion
Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Quark, BB Edit, Quicktime VR, FileMaker Pro, Excel, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Entourage, Word, Emailer, Fetch