Who will you be working with?

Mary de Wit, Principal Designer

With a well-filled and updated toolbox of graphic design, web design, illustration, photography, editing, production and publishing skills, I developed my career based on my fascination for what others think and what they choose to do with their lives. The astounding variety of businesses and occupations, with the working details of how these are conducted, presents puzzles and challenges to analyze, classify, differentiate. I enjoy creating ordered presentations from seemingly disparate ingredients.

Information Design often requires additional skills such as videography, sound design, video editing and production, and database structure and interface. I rely on experienced and trusted satellite partners for specialized functions. This gives my clients the advantage of large agency assets without losing the close contact advantage of a design boutique.

Most of my energy goes into the development of client work and I tend to neglect my own — if you're one of my clients, you probably like that priority. I will display more past and current work in logo design, illustration, brochures, displays, and other creative ventures as soon as possible.

Experience

January 1981 to Present

Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator
B.S. Commercial Design / Industrial Design, Appalachian State University
Corporate identity, illustration, brochure, outdoor advertising, newspaper and magazine advertising, package design, display, web design

Corporate identity materials, advertisements, brochures, maps, directories, logos, labels, displays, etc.

Please see logos, websites and other categories for representation of clients.
References available upon request.

Design Director, FGI (Advertising and Marketing), Chapel Hill, NC
Concept generation, strategy implementation, design and quality production of projects, illustration in advertising, promotion, direct marketing. Supervision of designers, printers, photographers. Assume responsibility for accounts, set and meet deadlines.

Senior Art Director, Jennings-Carrouth (Design and Advertising, Chapel Hill, NC
Design and production of brochures, advertisements, direct mail and corporate identity materials. Illustration. Photography direction and printer supervision. Project coordination, copy editing and typesetting. Addy awards winner.

Exhibits Artist and Secretary, Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Media graphics, models and calligraphy for exhibits and artifact interpretations. Word processing and grant management. Supervision of student workers.

Assistant Art Director, Recla-Janssens Advertising (now Saatchi-Compton), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Illustration. Design and production of newspaper and magazine ads, packaging, logos, brochures, booklets, direct mail, corporate identity materials and displays.

Photography and illustration for:
Schulz, Dr. Jane B. and Turnbull, Dr. Ann P., Parents and Professionals in Special Education, 1987 and Mainstreaming Handicapped Students: A Guide for Classroom Teachers, 1983. Boston, MA, Allyn and Bacon.

Illustration for Chapel Hill Training & Outreach:
Creative Experiences
Manual for Head Start Teachers