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Maryanne Pittman [email protected] · cell: 858.335.1499 · www.linkedin.com/in/mpittman color variants gray variants Project: The Henson Soundstage logo The historic Jim Henson Company lot and soundstage (originally built by Charlie Chaplin in 1917) are available for event and production rentals. As part of the Henson marketing strategy, a brand identity was created through a new logo, choice of typefaces, and color palette. This new style was implemented across letterhead, business cards, one sheets, mailers, print ads, presentations and e-newsletters. As the Graphic Designer working on this project, I wished to encapsulate both the visual feel of the lot as well as its classic history. The red, brown, and blue draw respectively from the brick buildings and courtyard, the Tudor architectural façade, and open blue sky iconic of the lot. The design of the “H,” inspired by early set design typical of Chaplin-era productions, speaks to the function of the soundstage while subtly referencing the world-famous Hollywod Sign itself. Initial drawings were done by hand and in Photoshop, the final logo is in Illustrator. The Henson Soundstage mark and logo: ™ & © The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved. Maryanne Pittman [email protected] · cell: 858.335.1499 · www.linkedin.com/in/mpittman page from online guide page from printed guide Project: Sid the Science Kid Style Guide The Jim Henson Company, formerly partnered with PBS station KCET, produces “Sid the Science Kid,” an educational television series that debuted on PBS Kids in September of 2008. A style guide was created both in print and online forms to meet the delivery needs of people internally at Henson, our collegues at PBS, licensees, and distribution partners worldwide. In my role as Art Director for The Jim Henson Company I oversaw the development of the property’s brand identity and worked to ensure the elements in the guide upheld the brand look and met company objectives. I coordinated the work of several freelance illustrators, graphic designers, and CG artists. In addition, I personally contributed illustrations, logos, and created the InDesign print layout and the online site built in Coda. Jim Henson’s Sid the Science Kid mark and logo: ™ & © The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved. Maryanne Pittman [email protected] · cell: 858.335.1499 · www.linkedin.com/in/mpittman back front Project: Henson Recording Studios Flyer Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M, has a continued legacy of technical expertise and excellence since its founding in 1966. This informational flyer advertised a professional workshop to be offered at the studio and included a schedule of the event. In working as the Graphic Designer of this piece, I utilized the bold color pallete established on the Henson Recording Studios’ website and incorporated recording equipment into the Photoshop layout. Henson Recording Studios mark and logo: ™ & © The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved. Maryanne Pittman [email protected] · cell: 858.335.1499 · www.linkedin.com/in/mpittman Project: Pajanimals Packaging The Jim Henson Company, partnered with Sprout and Sixteen South, co-produces “Pajanimals,” featuring four puppet character who model skills and behaviors for their preschooler audience. In my role as Art Director for The Jim Henson Company I oversaw the development of the property’s brand identity and worked to ensure the elements in the newly created style guide upheld the brand look and met company objectives. I worked directly with the photographer as well as several freelance illustrators and graphic designers to create a coherent brand look, complete with logo, pallette, fonts, character photos, illustrations, icons, and patterns. These individual elements were incorporated into our packaging design concepts, with photography prepared in Photoshop, design elements finalized in Illustrator and brand guidelines layed out in InDesign. This packaging is in use by licensees and distribution partners worldwide. Jim Henson’s Pajanimals mark and logo: ™ & © The Jim Henson Company / Children’s Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Maryanne Pittman [email protected] · cell: 858.335.1499 · www.linkedin.com/in/mpittman Project: Dinosaur Train DVD Covers The Jim Henson Company produces “Dinosaur Train,” an educational television series airing nation-wide on PBS Kids and globally through many international broadcast and distribution partners. As Art Director for The Jim Henson Company I have personally designed the covers for many of the brand’s DVDs. In doing so, I communicate directly with Henson executives in Marketing and Licensing to gauge public reception of the show; as well as interface with Marketing conterparts at distrubtion partners (such as PBS) to coordinate their needs and address any concerns they have for the DVD line. With this information established, I hire and art direct CG Artists to render the needed character poses and then create the covers by compositing various renders together in Photoshop. Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train mark and logo: ™ & © The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved..