john keese \ freelance web design, graphic design and interactive design from dallas, tx

brand america backlash?

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:51:05 +0000

catching up on blogs revealed a “backlash” against the finalists for the future brand brand america contest - of which i placed 2nd. i’ve posted in the comments links to my full entry, so we’ll see what comes of that. (as of 9am today, my comments were awaiting moderation)

i want to lash back and say what’s really on my mind, but that’s not needed or beneficial to anyone. so here’s me trying to stay positive about this all.

originally found from speak up | “backlash” on thegraphicstudent.com

brand america

johnkeese — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:59:35 +0000

brand america is a student design contest in which applicants are tasked with creating a new brand image for the united states of america. nationally, i placed 2nd.

brand rationale and identity created (pdf)

adverts created (quicktime)

a bad day for christians

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:03:02 +0000

apparently, some christians in new york have taken to praying over the bull statue, which some are comparing to the golden calf statue (baal) of the old testament.

i do profess to be a christian and believer of Jesus Christ. i do believe we should pray to God for the things that are on our heart. however, i think praying for “more money” starts to cross the line into selfishness. why all the concern now, since it’s our economies? how often do we pray for the economies of africa?

on the same note, i’ve been told the average church-goer gives less than 2% back. so are we praying for more money to keep more?

stuff christians like

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:04:23 +0000

i just got onto stuff christians like, a hilarious blog. check it out. two of my favorites so far are “frisbee is God’s favorite sport” and “the elisah mural“

wedding design

admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:34:45 +0000

amazing the effect when one (well designed) theme is carried out to every detail. it makes me want to get married again… to the same woman of course! amazing wedding design

video design

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:40:20 +0000

for \ dallas market center \ dallas, tx

did \ video design, creation with after effects

disclaimer: i am currently employed at dallas market center

16.14

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:13:36 +0000

1st corinthians 16.14 — do everything in love.

it’s kind of hard to always put this into action in my life. it’s easy to lose site of this simple statement in the rough times. keep hold of it and much seems to float away.

-john keese

color

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:07:50 +0000

europe in color

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:48:36 +0000

upcoming projects

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:50:32 +0000

getting the new website up was the latest project. now i move on to 2-3 other projects. stay tuned for updates…

neopsalms - a collection of conversations between people and God
16.14 - what is love today through the eyes of people
shopping cart footprint - as yet to be renamed, a commentary on society’s work ethic