Cole-Bowen Darla S.

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Mar 1977 - Sept 1986

  Freelance

  I provide a wide variety of visual communications products in support of ODOT’s public participation efforts, as well as planning, project development, maintenance and construction projects.I coordinate, plan, develop, and create clear, concise, supporting written and/or illustrative materials designed to effectively communicate to the public ODOT’s complex construction and maintenance projects. I produce graphic communications tools that provide clarity to outreach efforts serving as a visual “interpreter” between engineers and laypersons whereby facilitating public understanding and garnering acceptance of costly, complex projects.In addition, I design gallery exhibits, billboards, permanent bronze commemorative artwork, sculptural design, installations of historical kiosk exhibits, and metal sculpture design. I design graphic printed materials for use in multiple printing formats as well as formatted for the Web. I design complex layouts for a variety of publications, billboards, newsletters, magazine ads, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, reports, forms, information packets, booklets, manuals, presentation folders, posters, logos, displays, charts, graphics and web files.I create highly complex technical illustrations and detailed digital photo-simulations utilizing engineering drawings and input from designers / engineers. I design public displays, information kiosks, sign design, and gallery exhibits, including floor plans, hanging systems, and lighting design.I maintain proficiency using graphics illustration, layout, and photo-editing software applications, print server management applications, and related software.I develop project budgets and cost estimates for graphic design and production. I act as project coordinator directly overseeing the coordination and development of highly complex graphic communications needs. I consult with and coordinate projects with stakeholders from multiple state, county agencies as well as private firms on project needs. Show less

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  Oregon Department of Transportation

  Dec 1992 - Nov 2016

  Engineering Illustrator, Graphic Designer

  I provide a wide variety of visual communications products in support of ODOT’s public participation efforts, as well as planning, project development, maintenance and construction projects. I coordinate, plan, develop, and create clear, concise, supporting written and/or illustrative materials designed to effectively communicate to the public ODOT’s complex construction and maintenance projects. I produce graphic communications tools that provide clarity to outreach efforts serving as a visual “interpreter” between engineers and laypersons whereby facilitating public understanding and garnering acceptance of costly, complex projects.In addition, I design gallery exhibits, billboards, permanent bronze commemorative artwork, sculptural design, installations of historical kiosk exhibits, and metal sculpture design. I design graphic printed materials for use in multiple printing formats as well as formatted for the Web.I design complex layouts for a variety of publications, billboards, newsletters, magazine ads, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, reports, forms, information packets, booklets, manuals, presentation folders, posters, logos, displays, charts, graphics and web files.I create highly complex technical illustrations and detailed digital photo-simulations utilizing engineering drawings and input from designers / engineers. I design public displays, information kiosks, sign design, and gallery exhibits, including floor plans, hanging systems, and lighting design. I maintain proficiency using graphics illustration, layout, and photo-editing software applications, print server management applications, and related software.I develop project budgets and cost estimates for graphic design and production. I act as project coordinator directly overseeing the coordination and development of highly complex graphic communications needs. I consult with and coordinate projects with stakeholders from multiple state, county agencies as well as private firms on project needs. Show less

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  The Graphics Doctor

  Dec 2016 - now

  Freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Writer

  As a retired freelance designer I work with a select number of clientele and provide an exceptional quality of work. My main goal is to provide the customer with "their" ideal product. I work hard to understand the customers’ needs and make professional recommendations based on my 25+ years of experience in this field. I consider myself a leader and trend—setter. While I work hard to stay abreast of current design trends, I don't let them stifle exploration into new possibilities. I am always looking for the next "wow". Is that your next project? Show less