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Chris Barr, a seasoned graphic designer and cartoonist, has spent over three decades honing his craft. With a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial and Advertising Art from Hawkeye Institute of Technology, Barr has developed a distinctive style that blends creativity with technical expertise. His extensive experience spans multiple industries, including advertising, publishing, and entertainment, where he has designed logos, brochures, business cards, and more. Notably, Barr has worked with prominent clients such as Hallmark Cards and Frito Lay, and has also volunteered his services to redesign the Australian Cartoonists' Association's quarterly magazine, Inkspot.

Experience

    • Freelance Graphic Designer
      • Aug 2015 - Present

      All aspects of graphic design + marketing coordinator

    • Business Development Manager
      • Jul 2015 - Present

      Coordinating and implementing cartoon exhibitions, workshops, marketing of the gallery and special events.

    • Magazine layout artist
      • Jun 2013 - Present

      As a member of the ACA, I volunteered my services to redesign their quarterly member's magazine 'Inkspot'.

    • graphic designer, cartoonist, caricaturist
      • Sep 1985 - Present
      • Dorrigo, NSW AUSTRALIA

      Full range of graphic design projects, illustrations, cartooning and caricatures. Currently in the midst of re-branding which will include an online shop for caricatures, Monstaturz(TM) and kids printable party themes beginning with Funsta Munstaz(TM) which are wonderfully illustrated by my partner Dee Texidor (deetexidor.com). Check out the new website around the beginning of July 2013: lonegumstudio.com.au

    • Production Manager, Product and Graphic Designer
      • Dec 2012 - May 2013
      • Bellingen, NSW

      Sort term contract as Production Manager, Product and Graphic Designer. Involved in the design and implementation books and novelty gift items with a focus on positive affirmations.

  • Fast Signs & Plastics
    • Coffs Harbour, Australia
    • Graphic Designer
      • Aug 2010 - Oct 2012
      • Coffs Harbour, Australia

      Business cards, flyers, brochures, logos, sign design, vehicle graphics

  • Copy Centre
    • Coffs Harbour, Australia
    • Graphic Designer
      • May 2009 - Aug 2010
      • Coffs Harbour, Australia

      Designed business cards, flyers, brochure, photocopying duties, reception duties, etc

  • Erskine Dental
    • Macksville, New South Wales AUSTRALIA
    • Graphic Designer/Advertising Coordinator
      • Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
      • Macksville, New South Wales AUSTRALIA

      Graphic design (print advertising, sales & promotional material, product catalogue, website updating)

    • Graphic Designer
      • Aug 1993 - Jul 2007

      Advertising and publication design

  • Rock Island Display
    • Rock Island, IL USA
    • POP Display Designer/Graphic Designer
      • Apr 1988 - Sep 1990
      • Rock Island, IL USA

      As previously mentioned

  • Holt Graphics
    • Oakland, CA USA
    • Graphic Designer
      • Feb 1987 - Apr 1988
      • Oakland, CA USA

      Graphic design, paste-up, etc

  • Rock Island Display
    • Rock Island, IL USA
    • POP Display Designer
      • Sep 1985 - Jan 1987
      • Rock Island, IL USA

      Designer of corrugated (cardboard) POP displays. Major clients included Hallmark Cards, Frito Lay, etc.

Education

  • 1983 - 1985
    Hawkeye Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Commercial and Advertising Art

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