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dan segal is a seasoned designer specialising in design for branding
philosophy: design is a trade and an artform, precision and creativity go hand in hand to produce the greatest work.
research and consumer testing is the most powerful wayto gain insight
in the real world , deadlines and budgets determine the extent to which a designer can afford to be more of an artist or a bricklayer. most of the time however, the balance between the two is struck and
design . music . creative . branding . websites
magazines . brochures . campaigns . unique .
variety is the spice of life, and my life is spicy.
i am a creative project manager with a skillset that converges over design & illustration, music, writing and project management. involved in creative, commercial and philanthropic ventures, i enjoy the variety of media, people and professions i encounter in my day to day work.
with degrees in both english and design, aswell as being a classically trained musician, I have a firm respect for structure and precision coupled with a whimsical and satirical creative streak.
knowing the rules, and knowing how to break them
the projects i have managed or worked on have given me experience in logo & identity design, website development, musical & soundtrack composition, photographic shoots and art directing, event co-ordination and PR.
please enjoy my website and the goodies it has to offer. welcome to my world...
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recent jobs and subjects of interest to dan segal the creative.
responsible for all of the visual collateral that Oleh! Records produces, I am currenty working on a funders website which is an online application making it easy and fast for supporters to donate and learn.
I developed Oleh! The Bull as a friendly "twitterish" character for the new site.
Israel's not-for-profit record label, Oleh! Records is one of my pet projects for 'giving back to the community.
This underfunded team of passionate folk aim at positively rebranding israel by showing off some of its most talented musical exports.
no topic is taboo for this 'tell it how it is' pop-culture blog. from music to religion, sports and politics, the jc updates a few times a day with fresh slanders, points of view and links galore.
i designed this jocky logo and (in true google style) will contextualisingly update it as much as possible.
www.yourjc.com
the character begun as a hand drawn innocent little creature who (with some colour, smug eye brows and a cheeky birth mark) became the red ferret.
pop music producer red ferret (a.k.a. danny golightly) required an identity before heading over to hollywood.
being the quirky guy he is, danny wanted his visuals to reflect his personality and approach.
www.redferret.com.au
ground-breaking australian investment platform wholesale investor turns to me for the design and layout of their quarterly magazine.
www.wholesaleinvestor.com.au
new australian sports water E3 was devloped during my time working for BRP2,
this brief required a brand identity, brand story and a launch campaign. due to confidentiality, I cannot discuss the brand strategy behind this client.
being an open visual brief, we were allowed great creative freedom in conceptualising a premium product in a saturated market. consumer research revealed some really helpful findings which gave us the concept to develope this brand.
www.e3champion.com.au
more content coming real soon...
ivir lider is one of israel's a-list celebs and chart topping pop stars.
to promote his upcoming album and international tour, his record label commissioned a secret epk website with preview tracks from it.
you can try to visit the site, but its an industry-only thang! i've put a password on it, so only those in 'the know' get to have a peek at the unreleased album.
www.ivrilider.com
environmentalists, philanthropists and all around good guys; tyremil commissioned me to develope their visual identity and website.
firmly believing that their tyre remediating technology will contribute to saving the planet, i gladly accepted the challenge.
video wizz marton papai made the cool website intro animate like a well oiled virtual machine
services
Websites
Flash & HTML websites are developed for clients wishing to invest in their company standing apart from their competitors, leading by example in their industry. Features include online forms, shopping carts, slideshows, music, videos, illustrations, emailers, data capture and search engine optimisation, hosting, blogs, copy writing & subediting.
www.brp2.com.au - BrandsRPeople2, a leading branding company commissioned a rebrand and portfolio website by Dan Segal. Updated logo, animations, illustrations, music and website designed by Dan Segal. Website coded and developed by AT2.
www.biotechaustralia.com.au - Biotech Australia, a start-up clean-tech company who required an information/enquiry site for investors and researchers. Coroporate ID, website, illutsrations and subediting by Dan Segal.
www.tyremil.com - Tyremil is another clean-tech startup company changing theworld for the better, remediating old tyres and pioneering recycling in Australia. This website was designed at wowing the audience with an informative and entertaining splash page, followed by a comprehensive CMS site explaining the process and products.
Logos/Mastheads/Iconography
A brands identity is not just in a logo, but it is important that people remember what your visual identity is. After all, looks can kill, or seal the deal!
Company Logos Developed by Dan Segal: BrandsRPeople2, Ecoshine Prestige, Red Ferret, Angus Levitt, Seduce in Seconds, Oleh! Records, Segal & Associates, ScoreMore ATX, E3 - The Champion Formula, Maxwell & WIlliams' The Signature Series, Superprint, Biotech Australia, Blurb, Taronga Zoo., Jadato Holdings.
Music
With two released albums and many commisioned songs and soundtracks, I have an eclectic skill set and adaptable sound. Living in a very interactive world, music is now playing an even bigger part in the the online industry. Custom tracks for website themes, videos and events is my specialty. Click on the Music tab for samples.
Corporate Identities
The collateral associated with a companies brand breeds consitency and a clear visual identity for it. This includes but is not limited to: Business Cards, Letterheads, Email Signatures, IM's, Prospectus, Internal Documents, Invoices and 'with compliments' slips.
Design, in the end, is about creating better things for people.
Along the way, it can generate better profits as well.
Bruce Nussbaum, Editorial Page Editor, Business Week
testimonials
Dan is by far the most talented graphic designer we have ever worked with, what normally takes us months to create, takes him hours!
Jeremy Hulsh, Oleh! Records CEO
I use Dan for all my design work from putting together an urgent marketing piece right through to structuring campaigns. I've found Dan to deliver a high quality result which in the past has cost me a lot more time and money that what it takes when I use Dan.
Jack Delosa, General Manager of Teldar Media
Dan's work has always been of the highest quality. He delivers on time, to budget, and works to the letter of the brief. He provides logical and sensible guidance when the need arises to alter the direction of projects. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a highly innovative and intelligent designer.
Joseph Toltz, University of Sydney
We used Dan Segal for the design and layout for issue 4 of Wholesale Investor magazine (36pages). Dan was great to work with, and performed the design job on time and on budget. Dan often helps out my company with other jobs and is always personable and professional. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.
Reuben Buchanan, Wholesale Investor Magazine
Dan Segal and has always been speedy, concice and delivered with top service. From high end luxury invitations, to presentations, to designing and bleeding a brand across marketing collateral, Dan is the 'go to' man for me to get the job done. Dans creativity has always kept me on my toes and he continuously pushes the boundries with his lateral thinking and clever positioning. So many times I have had an idea, which Dan has been able to bring to life. I would recommend Dan and his sincere smile in a heartbeat.
Amanda Johnstone, PR/Events/Philanthropy
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