Georg R. Pedersen
Brooklyn, NY 11216
EDUCATION
M.A. in Art, Media, and Activism
New York University
Spring 2007
Gallatin School of Individualized study
Thesis: “Do I Have to Draw You a Picture? The Case for Graphic Narrative in Advocacy”
B.F.A. with Distinction
Massachusetts College of Art
Spring 2002
Communication Design Department
EXPERIENCE
Design Principal
154 Consulting June 2007—Present
154 is a presentation consultation firm. I developed the company’s visual identity and oversee the design of all presentations worked on in house.
Art Director/ Co-Editor
Round Magazine and Roundonline.com January 2003—Present
Round is a collaborative arts and writing journal aimed at promoting young and emerging talent.
Multimedia Designer
Bain & Company 1998—September 2003
Responsibilities included brochure and newsletter layout, web design,
information architecture, HTML and web standards knowledge, information/chart
design, video editing, sound editing, image manipulation/optimization
RECENT PROJECTS
What’s Organic About ‘Organic?’
Documentary
Fall 2007—Present (currently in production)
A documentary by Shelley Rogers exploring the current state and dilemmas surrounding the organic movement. I am responsible for all key art and promotional design, as well as title graphics, all film animation, and website design. See some work here
Carving Up Oconee
Documentary
Summer 2008
A documentary by Celestea Sharp about land developers in rural Georgia and the grassroots movement to keep them out. I was responsible for the key art, title graphics, animation, and all in-movie graphics, as well as website design. See some work here
Harry and the Potters
Jamaica Plain, MA Summer 2003—Present
The band Harry and the Potters wanted an online document of their band. I tried to make it fun (talking squid navigation with customizable text, Easter eggs hidden throughout the site) while still keeping the content the focus. Throughout the years I’ve also designed a variety of t-shirts, CDs, posters, and other promotional material for the band. See some work here
Harvard Square Business Association
Fall 2007—Present
I’m the resident poster artist for all events put on by the Harvard Square Business Association throughout the year. I create the key art and visual theme for each event and coordinate the production of all printed materials: posters, banners, ads, etc. See some work here
Families for Depression Wellness
Newton, MA Summer 2005—Present
Created look and feel for a series of brochures about dealing with depression.
Gallatin Arts Festival at New York University
New York, NY Spring 2006
Created look and feel for the publicity for the festival (poster, postcards, email, announcements, program guide). See some work here
SmartHoneymoon.com
New York, Fall 2008
Smart Honeymoon is a honeymoon registry site. I created their visual identity and implimented it across the web and several printed materials. I also created several rotating Flash animations and illustrations for the website, as well as a custom font. See some work here
dK Rate
Fall 2008—Present
A collaboration with Ken Yanhs. A pop culture review site with user-generated content and peer review.
AWARDS AND SHOWS
Finalist
Flash Game Competition – “Flukeball”
Jayisgames.com
August 2007
Juried Participant
“Proof of Purchase”
Rhys Gallery
September 2006
Juried Participant
Gallatin Arts Festival
New York University
Spring 2006
Juried Participant
South End Artist Market
August 2005
Juried Participant
Group Show
Rhys Gallery
August 2005
Featured Selection
Somerville Poster Show
May 2005
Silver Award— Poster Design
Portfolios.com Awards
Spring 2004
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