CARBONSHIFT'S MISSION
Creative problem solving fueled by experience, passion, a trusted network of collaborators, and excessive amounts of coffee.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Justin VanderHeyden
Founder, Graphic Designer, Art Director
Founder, Graphic Designer, Art Director
As a freelance Graphic Designer with more than 10 years professional experience, an interdisciplinary approach to creative problem solving and a trusted network of collaborators, I help my clients realize effective visual solutions through unique brand identity systems, corporate communications, editorial design, illustration, information design and promotional design.
Two Truths & A Lie
I have been referred to as an "Urban Redneck".
I always know where Carmen Sandiego is.
I've been playing drums since age 14.
VALUES YOU CAN WRITE HOME ABOUT
Empathy
You're unique, and so are your needs for a professional. There is no one-size-fits-all design package here. Through taking the time to understand the problems at hand and the people involved, I can deliver more thoughtful visual solutions in the end and more accurate estimates up front.
You're unique, and so are your needs for a professional. There is no one-size-fits-all design package here. Through taking the time to understand the problems at hand and the people involved, I can deliver more thoughtful visual solutions in the end and more accurate estimates up front.
Precision
In considering more than 10 years professional experience and a network of supporting collaborators, you can trust there are experts on the job. I strive for accuracy and practicality in everything I do, and you'll be provided with everything you need to succeed.
In considering more than 10 years professional experience and a network of supporting collaborators, you can trust there are experts on the job. I strive for accuracy and practicality in everything I do, and you'll be provided with everything you need to succeed.
Pride
I'm passionate in what I do and proud of who I decide to work with. This results in a multi-phase, interactive creative process developed to uncover well-rounded solutions which bridge the gap between vision and realization.
I'm passionate in what I do and proud of who I decide to work with. This results in a multi-phase, interactive creative process developed to uncover well-rounded solutions which bridge the gap between vision and realization.
SERVICES
I specialize in:
Brand and Identity Systems
Logo, stationary, business cards, brand standards, advertising, etc.
Logo, stationary, business cards, brand standards, advertising, etc.
Corporate Communications
Brochures, newsletters, corporate visual identity manuals, press kits, annual reports, investor communications, etc.
Brochures, newsletters, corporate visual identity manuals, press kits, annual reports, investor communications, etc.
Editorial Design
Magazines, newspapers, journals, etc.
Magazines, newspapers, journals, etc.
Illustration
Commercial illustration for use across integrated design approaches.
Commercial illustration for use across integrated design approaches.
Information Design and Data Visualization
Charts, graphs, maps, schedules, forms, etc.
Charts, graphs, maps, schedules, forms, etc.
Promotional Design
Advertisements, website banners, posters, invitations, announcements, catalogues, direct mail, marketing, etc.
Advertisements, website banners, posters, invitations, announcements, catalogues, direct mail, marketing, etc.
SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR:
Civic Design
Ballot initiatives, voter information, etc.
Ballot initiatives, voter information, etc.
Environmental Design
Signage, trade-show exhibits, way-finding systems, etc.
Signage, trade-show exhibits, way-finding systems, etc.
Motion Graphics and Animation
Video editing, animated graphics, etc.
Video editing, animated graphics, etc.
Package Design
Consumer goods packaging, labels, gifts, specialty products, etc.
Consumer goods packaging, labels, gifts, specialty products, etc.
Typographic Design
Typeface designs, hand lettering, etc.
Typeface designs, hand lettering, etc.
Driving Toward Collaboration:
An interdisciplinary approach to solving any problem often yields the best results. I dabble in a lot of creative disciplines, but when a project calls for collaboration, I'll call on a trusted network of freelance professionals.
Graphic Designers
Illustrators
Photographers
Video Producers
2D and 3D Animators
Copy Writers and Editors
Marketing Specialists
Web Developers
User Experience (UX) Designers
Print Production Vendors
