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Global Development Graphics brochure integrating the agency’s philosophy and business goals through cohesive imagery and typography for a clear, compelling brand message.
Creative Strategy for Early Growth
Chosen to support Global Development Graphics in its formative years, I delivered standout visuals and brand strategy across industries, helping establish a cohesive, professional presence.
Key Highlights
Industry: Multimedia Design & Corporate Communications
Locations: Originated in Hollis, NH, now located in the Treasure Coast & Palm Beach areas of Florida
Role: Art Director
Background
Global Development Graphics, LLC is a creative agency founded by Marie-Antoinette Silva, specializing in multimedia design, brand strategy, and corporate communications for clients across industries and continents. Known for its ability to merge visual storytelling with strategic insight, the agency delivers solutions that resonate with diverse audiences
The Challenge
Working with a newly established agency meant wearing multiple hats, delivering high-quality design work while contributing to strategic brand direction. Projects spanned education, health, and nonprofit sectors, each requiring a tailored approach to create clear, consistent, and culturally relevant brand identities.
Creative Alignment
Marie and I shared a strong commitment to creative excellence. My ability to combine strategic insight with brand consistency made me a trusted partner in shaping the agency’s early reputation and portfolio.
Scope of Work
• Supported the agency during its formative years with design and strategic input
• Collaborated across branding projects primarily in specialized retail, , technology, and education industries
• Contributed to visual strategy, custom graphics, and presentation materials
• Brought a holistic approach to creative development

Proven Impact with Leading Brands
Partnered with leading brands and high-profile corporate clients, from retail icons like Brookstone to major tech milestones such as the Digital–to–Compaq merger along with partners overseas. Delivered everything from building an agency’s brand identity to producing fully animated, custom presentations that helped win over investors.
Signature leopard graphic symbolizing speed, agility, and vision in GDG’s brand identity.
Signature leopard graphic symbolizing speed, agility, and vision in GDG’s brand identity.
Brochure cover featuring GDG’s collage of innovation merging technology, nature, and teamwork into a unified brand vision.
Brochure cover featuring GDG’s collage of innovation merging technology, nature, and teamwork into a unified brand vision.
Flat-lay view of Global Development Graphics branded stationery set, including letterhead, business card, and envelope with the GDG globe icon.
Brookstone Seasonal Business Group brochure spreads designed to align with the department’s branding and visual identity; presentation slides created in the same style for a seasonal marketing campaign, reinforcing cohesive messaging across print and digital assets for a premium retail brand.
Expert Presentation Design for High-Stakes Pitches (Projects developed under NDA.)
Contribution Highlights:
• Co-created and designed a fully animated PowerPoint deck
• Tailored for Bank of Boston’s investor audience
• Integrated custom graphics and animations on Mac, adapted seamlessly for PC
• Optimized slides for multiple department presenters
• Crafted compelling visual storytelling to highlight product innovation
• Delivered on-site technical support during the live investor pitch
The Power of Creation
10-Panel Brochure & Poster Series for the Digital–Compaq Merger
Designed to commemorate and communicate one of the tech industry’s most significant milestones, this high-impact campaign celebrated the union of two innovation leaders. The 10-panel brochure and matching poster series blended bold visual storytelling, custom graphics, and a cohesive brand narrative to inspire employees, engage stakeholders, and mark the beginning of a new era in technology.
Co-created ‘Power of Creation’ 10-panel poster series for Digital Equipment Corporation and Compaq merger. Auto-loop animation starts with a close-up of the first panel, zooms out to wall display, pans to reveal all posters, then returns to highlight key design details.
Ten-panel handout titled Power of Creation, created for the Digital Equipment–Compaq merger transition. The piece blends corporate history, leadership principles, technology breakthroughs, change-management insights, and recognition of key people into a cohesive visual story. Designed for both handout and large-format lobby poster display, showcasing the adaptability of a unified visual system across print scales.
Principles That Power Transformation
Co-created leadership communications during the landmark Digital–Compaq merger, including a trifold brochure, poster, and a special-edition book authored by Pam Kenny, Director of Change Management Programs. These materials celebrated leadership principles, reinforced company values, and inspired confidence throughout organizational change.
Series of Leadership Principles posters printed in-house on large-format digital press, optimized for consistent brand reproduction.
Series of Leadership Principles posters printed in-house on large-format digital press, optimized for consistent brand reproduction.
Close-up detail of poster typography and layout, designed for legibility from multiple viewing distances.
Close-up detail of poster typography and layout, designed for legibility from multiple viewing distances.
Wall-mounted posters reinforcing Digital Equipment’s core leadership principles across global offices.
Wall-mounted posters reinforcing Digital Equipment’s core leadership principles across global offices.
Opening spread of the Change Management booklet, with a personalized vellum letter from Pam Kenny overlaying the introduction page.
Change Management booklet in Digital Equipment Corporation’s maroon brand color, featuring photography and a stylized question mark graphic where the dot is replaced with a globe.
Change Management booklet in Digital Equipment Corporation’s maroon brand color, featuring photography and a stylized question mark graphic where the dot is replaced with a globe.
First half of the booklet’s table of contents, designed for clarity and quick navigation.
First half of the booklet’s table of contents, designed for clarity and quick navigation.
Second half of the table of contents alongside the opening diagram: 'Change is a Process, Not an Event.
Second half of the table of contents alongside the opening diagram: 'Change is a Process, Not an Event.
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