Here is an image I created as part of a campaign for a tourism company (unfortunately, it was not accepted), but because the campaign they actually chose (also one I designed) looks completely different than this I've been given permission to use it in my portfolio. I'll also be asking for more unused work from other companies I've worked with. I also used this photo in our Summer newsletter. We used the very awesome, campaign monitor to deliver it.

So here we are: what was initially asked for was just something that was hip and funky but which also had the coloring of the popular, "Curiously Strong" Altoid ads.

Creative Process

I comped together about 20 photos, created some pixel patterns, and handmade drawings (some I did and some old stock I had because I was running low on time) and about after 20 hours of work, I pitched the original to them (sorry can't show).

Second version, I ended up with this:

Fall in love

This campaign would have been both print and web and even now, I am considering animating this version of it just to show off our flash skills.

Pros to working for NDA companies:

They generally pay very well, because many are companies that will seek out or have already sought out venture capitalists. So they view sites and print work as investment in brand-building. One of the other things that I enjoy about working with these companies is that they generally are very interested in ideas instead of boiler-plate sites. They're very curious and can give a lot of creative leeway.

Cons to working for NDA companies: It really slows down the work that you're allowed to put into your portfolio.