Daniel McDeavitt | Narrative Designer

Design Portfolios
"Renaissance Man - a person who is skilled in multiple fields or multiple disciplines, and who has a broad base of knowledge." * My professional practice spans over twenty years of production experience in digital media. I am constantly expanding my knowledge and skill sets with a never ending desire to learn. Having a range of work is a strength, not a weakness and I believe that is a very important requirement for any producer.
{ graphic design }	{ web design }	{ video design}	{ game design }
My print design has focused on academic & commercial institutions, as a freelancer and full time employee. Course catalogs, bulletins, mailers, CD jewel cases for software and music releases, and more...	The creation of user friendly websites & common sense layout schemes were the crux of the five years working in academia. Freelance work varied in prototyping & implementation.	Editing footage for pacing & interest in a program has always fascinated me. I have been able to produce 1/2 hour documentaries, short clips, and video game trailers using a wide range of non linear editing tools.	Building game concepts on spec complete with interface mock ups, audio, original music, and demographic documentation. Pitched game concepts to publishers in 1996 & 2000 with some success.
Individualized Major Degree Thesis Project Fall 1996 Hybrid CDROM IMP Thesis Statement &Thesis Document (coming soon)	The Digital Media Portfolio The thesis project for my self designed degree entitled “Multimedia Production Design” was a 'state of the art' hybrid CD that worked on Apple & Windows 95 platforms. The interactive digital portfolio contained my variety of work to date, including web design, game & simulation design, graphic design, digital video, and other varied productions. Most of those works are represented within these web portfolio sections. The degree was the first of its kind and paved the way for future students to pursue degrees in New Media through the Individualized Major Program. Graduated with Honors. http://www.iub.edu/~imp/

*definition of Renaissance Man from WiseGeek.