The second edition of our Odysseys photo book series, features the vibrant people and places of Nicaragua. Often overlooked in favor of neighboring Costa Rica. Underdevelopment, economic hardships, and general political unrest in the area have created the outdated stigma that Nicaragua is "unsafe" for tourists. We set out to see what Nicaragua was all about. 

Book design and photography by Joel Chavez. Shot on Kodak Portra 160/400
Leica M4 & Bronica RF645. Self Published

Cub & Co.

Rebrand of the Shooters Club mark, for Cub & Co. We wanted a  a more aggresive “street” look for our lifestyle arm of t-shirts, caps and various small accessories.

Mark and t-shirt graphics designed by Joel Chavez

Odysseys is a yearly photobook series focusing on film, people, and interesting locations near and far. I look to connect with my environment, and experiences resulting in the visual poem that is Odysseys. Shot on location in Arizona, documenting the road trip from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon and back. 

Book design and photography by Joel Chavez. Shot on Kodak Portra 160/400 Leica M4 & Mamiya 645. Self Published

Original Shooters Club mark made into 3” felt patches and embroidered onto waxed canvas caps. Mark and cap design by Joel Chavez.

While the way people advertise has changed, one of the enduring methods of delivering quick doses of information, is the postcard. Supplemental to its digital and social vehicles, NYIT uses postcards often throughout the year to let prospective students know about events on campus, financial aid information and more. These are a selection of my favorite.  

 

As part of the School of Education’s admissions recruitment efforts, I was tasked with creating a brochure that provides the student with information about the university on oneside, but could double as a poster on the otherside. This 19 x19 piece folds down to 6 x 9 postcard size for mailing. Offset print with metalic inks.

As part of NYIT’s general recruitment efforts, this poster and postcard were sent to prospective students, guidance counselers and other administrators to promote NYIT’s Open House, where parents and students can visit our campuses for a full picture of life at NYIT. 

United Way of Long Island

12.09

Annual report design for non profit organization, United Way of Long Island. United Way is all about community and making it a better place for all of us. My goal was to capture the local family flavor of life on Long Island. The 2007 iteration won Best of Long Island advertising and design for annual reports.

Various marks and emblems, some made into tactile goods.