ONE MUST NOT REVEAL HIS SECRET SKILLS: Expo Stand Design – Oasis
One doesn’t just simply let his/her employer know all his/her skills and capabilities. One has to have his secret weapon to be able to outplay the competition. Specially when you are a multi-talented graphic designer (ehem!). It is actually normal for some graphic designer to possess multiple design skills apart from their specialization and sometimes … Read more
So You Want to be a Graphic Designer
WHAT DOES GRAPHIC DESIGNER DO? Along with writers, clients, and other creative people who decide on what the content or message should be, graphic designers make the content look appealing to the client’s audience. Graphic designers are the people who design the magazines, product labels, shopping bags, websites, cereal boxes, newspapers, logos, stationery, books, movie … Read more
INSIDE JOB: Advertising Photography
INSIDE JOB: Advertising Photography Photography is the single most important element of most advertising campaigns. While copywriters may spend hours producing an eye-catching headline and copy that well introduce the product/brand, it’s the image that first attracts the viewer. It’s also the last thing the viewer usually remembers after turning the page. It is now … Read more
MUSIC: There is a Light That Never Goes Out at Sheikh Zayed Road
Play the video below to hear the music from “The Smiths” PHOTOGRAPHY Here are the unobstructed photographs of Sheikh Zayed Road I took with my Canon 550D. Nothing so special, no photoshop adjustment at all. Featured Music, Video & Lyrics are from The Smiths. All pictures here are taken by myself and all my properties.
The New Mad Men Creatives
No more stylish furnitures, no more eclectic interiors, no more seasonal branding or sale campaign, no more retail point-of-sale and no more InsideOut subscriptions. As of September 5, 2012, I started working with Emrill Services as the only in-house graphic designer leaving Q Home Decor after 2 years and 2 months and Rocket Internet (namshidotcom) … Read more
Threadless Once More
I love Threadless designs… I love funny t-shirt designs! I only wish that time will come shipping here in the UAE will be more easier, faster and safer. I had troubles claiming my first order. Lost and never received the replacement order. What could be worst? Better luck next time. I wish to get … Read more
Fashion Photography: Doesn’t Have To Make Sense
Why make sense of things we can’t understand? Why complicate? Things in life are supposed to be easy but we human made it hard for our selves. River Island Sunglasses, Topman shirt, H&M Pants, Suspender and Shoes, Bow Tie made by Sierly & Mami. Post and photo by John Robert Ramos
Visual Arabia Creative & Design Conference
Visual Arabia Creative & Design Conference.
INSIDE JOB: Cover & Layout Design for Querky
Cover and layout design I made for The VM Bible (Manual) from my previous company QHD. Querky is a magazine style manual for the visual merchandiser. We intentionally made this manual design very funky through eclectic pop. The bible writing style, pop art concept and catchy phrases are all created by myself. The Retail and … Read more
TYPOGRAPHY: Hand Drawn Type for “Querky”
TYPOGRAPHY: Hand Drawn Type for “Querky”. Hand drawn doodle patterned typography for Q Home Decor’s VM guide “Querky” booklet. Still in draft stage. Creating something not so serious concept different from the usual branded visuals. Drawn using ballpoint pen, scanned to computer then cleaned up through Photoshop. Graphic Designer: John Robert Ramos, Photographer: Bless Afable … Read more
INSIDE JOB: Copywriting – Jealous Neighbor
INSIDE JOB: Copywriting – Jealous Neighbor Company: Q Home Decor, Interior Design Services Graphic Designer: John Robert Ramos, Copywriter: John Robert Ramos, Arabic Translator: Zaid Majali
LOGO/IDENTITY: The Bistro Project- Brand Identity
LOGO/IDENTITY: Mint Bistro I’m gonna call this “The Bistro Project” and from this will start to post a series of artwork until completion of the fully branded restaurant. My job here is to create and develop a new identity, store visual display, interior design, printed graphics and marketing collaterals. The Bistro will offer casual ala … Read more
PHOTOGRAPHY: Prenuptial
PHOTOGRAPHY: Prenuptial photo shoot for a friend of mine Subert & Anna. This is my first art direction attempt for prenuptial photography. I manage to select all details, setting, location, wardrobe, props & set-ups, effects, gestures and emotions. The final product look authentic. Awesome for the first time hit. This is only possible with the … Read more
INSIDE JOB: DSF 2012 ATL Sale Campaign
INSIDE JOB: DSF 2012 ATL Sale Campaign Concept Direction to Final Artwork: John Robert Ramos Copywriter: John Robert Ramos Photographer: Bless Afable
Tick Tock Clock
Tick tock, tick tock, the old clock talks. I hear it all night long. Counting every seconds. Tick tock, tick tocks… and goes on.
TYPOGRAPHY: Bara Bara Heavy
TYPO: Bara Bara Heavy by John Robert Ramos. If you wish to use it for your project you can contact me and l might give you a copy.
Typo Tee
Hand drawn slogan typography “I TRIED SO HARD TO DRAW” is up for voting at http://www.threadless.com. Be a member, score designs and buy interesting Tees for as much as $10. Don’t forget to vote my entry (only if you really like it). This design is the fruit of boredom from my office table. I doodled … Read more
INSIDE JOB: Government Reject Artworks
INSIDE JOB: Government Reject Artworks This 3d design for our delivery trucks has been rejected 3 times by uae’s local government. I made more than 10 version and never implemented. Now were stuck with our not so fancy delivery truck graphics.
John Robert
