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Adam Martin
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Martin Design Studio, LLC
Boutique design shop in Lexington, Kentucky specializing in print design, publication design, brand identity, brand monitoring, web design, and social media.
Adam Martin is a designer and social media enthusiast living and working in Lexington, Kentucky with his wife and newborn son. He is passionate about design in all forms; branding and social media. Adam is the founder and current leader of Social Media Club Lexington.
Key Clients:
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| Cameo, LLC |
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| CRM Companies |
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| Green's Automotive Group |
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| IF Technologies |
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| A.E. Engine |
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| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers |
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| University of Kentucky College of Education |
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| Eastern Kentucky University College of Education |
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| Eastern Kentucky University Athletics |
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| International Coach Federation |
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| American Volleyball Coaches Association |
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| University of Kentucky Interfraternity Council |
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| Gratz Park Inn |
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| Office Suites Plus |
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Experience:
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| Freelance Designer |
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Martin Design Studio, LLC |
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2004-present |
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| Director of Community & Social Media |
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Awesome Inc. |
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2009-2010 |
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| Graphic Designer |
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Host Communications |
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2005-2006 |
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| Graphic Designer |
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Verde Group |
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2004-2005 |
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Recognition:
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| GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards |
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2009 |
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Education:
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| BFA, Graphic Design, Eastern Kentucky University, 2005 |
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Professional Affiliations:
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| Awesome Inc, Director of Community & Social Media |
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| Kentucky Historical Society |
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| Lexington Ad Club |
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| Lexington Young Professionals Association |
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| Louisville Graphic Design Association |
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| Social Media Club Lexington, Founder |
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| Young Entrepreneurs of Lexington |
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Motto:
Live life to the fullest everyday and try to have fun in everything you do.
Advice for students about to graduate:
Read books, magazines, websites. Try to really soak in as much information about design and business as you can. Network, network, newtork!! Most importantly, love what you do.
Designers you admire:
Malcom Grear, Stefan Sagmeister, David Carson, Milton Glaser, James Victore, Stefan Bucher, Paul White (Me Company), Stanley Hainsworth, Tinker Hatfield, Mark Smith, Eric Avar, ilovedust, H.R. Giger, Nike and Apple’s designers.
Favorite books on design or business:
Designed to Help by Ilovedust; The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst; The End of Print by David Carson; All Access: The Making of Thirty Extraordinary Designers by Stefan Bucher; TELLMEWHY: The First 24 Months of a New York Design Company; Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design; Do You Matter: How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company
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