Shane Pilster, Graphic Design

Hi, I'm Shane Pilster. I work with clients to bring their creative ideas to fruition in print and on the web.

Shane Pilster's Bio:

Hi, my name is Shane Pilster. Since childhood my interest in computers and art and how they both can work together continues to inspire me to this very day. I have worked with ad agencies, non-profits, Fortune 500 companies, artists, musicians, corporate companies, startups, individuals, mural companies… I love all creative opportunities. 82 Concepts is my brand name. It encompasses the many mediums and services that I offer under one roof. Good design, strong use of color theory, clean and elegant typography, clean web code, out of the box creativity, around the clock service, and customer satisfaction are my main goals. The creation of eye catching websites / products / logos / illustrations / photography, and naturally will give you an edge in this highly competitive day and age. My drive to further my knowledge and skills in multiple creative and technical fields allows me to be a one stop shop for most projects. I love creative, innovative, stylized, and original ideas with design, print, art, photography and all creative endeavors. I also love digging into code, building interactive websites, using the latest technology, solving technical issues, and all around just being a nerd for all things technical. Company Info: 82 Concepts is a boutice creative studio based in Pittsburgh, PA with a focus on everything web related, print design, ad campaigns, branding and general creative projects. Skills: Ability to combine the skill sets of image creation, color coordination, and font customization in the development of web and graphic design projects. Able to manage multiple projects and multiple deadlines productively. Able to incorporate the latest technology and applications to maximize the interactivity of web sites and refine code for cross browser compatibility. Able to work under pressure quickly to complete deadlines and deliver quality productions. Positive and creative attitude when working in teams or individually to ensure the success of projects. Very comfortable "translating" client ideas into visual reality. Goals:To supersede expectations of my clients, continue to advance technically and creatively, embark on new ventures in creative fields, collaborate with more artists and designers,

Shane Pilster's Experience:

Creative Consultant at 82 Concepts
June 2009 - Present
82 Concepts is a design studio in Pittsburgh, PA. 82c specializes in web and graphic design solutions for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Quality customer service, creative and original solutions, clean coding, troubleshooting problems, working quickly and efficiently, collaboration with client's employees / contractors, a background in art and typography, and adaptability to a variety of markets are some of the reasons 82c has many return clients. Websites: http://www.watsonstandard.com http://www.31ststreetstudios.com http://www.nakturnal.net http://blog.ecosmart.com/tour http://www.mikebartek.com http://www.northsidetenants.org http://www.nellielouslagle.com Clients: Marriott Hotels, Watson Standard, M*Modal, 31st Street Studios, Vitamin Water, August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Nakturnal, Iron City Beer (Pittsburgh Brewing Company), EcoSmart, LiveGamer, Style Segment, Hip-Hop On L.O.C.K., The League of Young Voters, Whirl Magazine, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Social Exchange, Giant Ideas
Interactive Designer at Giant Ideas
June 2008 - March 2009
Created and designed interactive Flash application for DVD, Flash/web banners, Flash animations/menus for web sites, assisted with initial web site layouts, created table-less web sites from PSD layouts, worked with the Drupal CMS for multiple web sites including a multi-thousand product web site with full shopping cart, assisted in installing a co-located iMac at a local server company and set it up as a server for the client to log into and share images with the design department or marketing, participated in client meetings and demonstrations.
Concierge / Weekend Shuttle Driver at Westin Hotels & Resorts
2007 - 2008
Assisted guests in finding anything in the city; from a restaurant to fit their taste to an anniversary gift or directions. Worked with high profile celebrities, families, business travelers (from consultants to CEO's), conventions, restaurants, and many others throughout the city to make sure every guest was delighted to stay. Continued developing strong communication skills to conversate with people from all walks of life.

Shane Pilster's Education:

Cabrillo College
2000 – 2003
Concentration: Graphic Arts & Multimedia

Shane Pilster's Interests & Activities:

Typography, design, drawing, web design, marketing, advertising, painting, cooking, traveling, photography, street art, reading, working with clients, volunteering for non-profits, creating things

Shane Pilster

Graphic Design & Web Design | Graphic Design

Hi, I'm Shane Pilster. I work with clients to bring their creative ideas to fruition in print and on the web.

Shane Pilster's Bio:

Shane Pilster's Experience:

Creative Consultant at 82 Concepts

Interactive Designer at Giant Ideas

Concierge / Weekend Shuttle Driver at Westin Hotels & Resorts

Shane Pilster's Education:

Cabrillo College

Shane Pilster's Interests & Activities: