About
Hello everyone, my name is Melissa Fox Austin and I’m based in the Central Florida area. As you can see, I’m a graphic/web designer (rock star). Most of the skills and knowledge I have are self-taught, but I did attend Rollins College and earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music (see a rock star!). I also studied Advertising, Business Management, and Accounting.
After graduating from Rollins College, I realized music isn’t something I want to do as a career. I struggled to determine what I wanted to do with my life. I am a creative thinker, ready and able to think outside the box. So, I jumped into graphic design. I learned about Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, typography, XHTML and CSS layout to help fill the void within various companies I have worked with over the years.
Currently, I’m working as a full-time graphic designer for Earl of Sandwich. On my free time, I freelance, maintain this site, and keep learning about graphic design, brand identity, and photography. My main focus now is to design beautiful and usable CSS websites and print collateral that excite my clients in who they are.
While your are surfing my site please check out my resume.
Clients
Sin-A-Rama, Sin-A-Rama Films, HSPR Public Relations & Marketing Communication, Alison Warning: Photography & Graphic Design, Garrick N. Fox - Attorney at Law, Dispute Resolution Group, Inc., Feather n’ Fur Sitter, Mojo Solutions, 410tangelo.com
Favorites
Below is my ongoing list of resources, inspiration, and fun places to visit.
Inspiration
Aleksandar Vacić
Lokesh Dhakar
Amy Dresser
Audrey Kawasaki
Tanya Merone
Amy Sol
daily dose of imagery
CSS Zen Garden
Design Milk
Logo Pond
Matt Siren
Professional Associations
Reads
A List Apart
Computer Arts
Design Observer
JPG Magazine
Layers Magazine
SimpleBits
Slashdot
Smashing Magazine


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