Jordan Gray Creative

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"More of this is pulled from the lyrics than you'd think." Jordan M Gray, designer/illustrator; Hidden Pictures, client.

"A lot of my stuff is kind of retro, so I thought I'd go for something otherworldly." Jordan M Gray, designer; Killer Cars, client.

"For a story about pediatric prescriptions. I worked with Keith on this and I really think we nailed it." Keith Negley, illustrator; Jordan M Gray, art director; Ingred Sidie/Michelle Sonderegger, creative directors; Design Ranch, design firm; Medicine & Science, client.

"Made only of paper, white foam board (the tile floor) and transparency (the broken glass)." Jordan M Gray, illustrator/art director; Ingred Sidie/Michelle Sonderegger, creative directors; Design Ranch, design firm; Medicine & Science, client.

"I know I'm not the first to say or think it, but there's just something about letterpress, isn't there?" Brent Anderson, writer; Nathaniel Cooper/Jordan M Gray, designers; Julian, client.

"Tried to capture the delicate acrobatics of chef-driven cuisine in one simple image." Brent Anderson, writer; Nathaniel Cooper/Jordan M Gray, designers; Julian, client.

"Was fortunate to design an album for one of my favorite musicians. A feeling hard to top, I imagine." Denison Witmer, client.

"Really just wanted something wacky that doesn't feel like you've seen it a thousand times." Krista Masilionis, creative director; Jordan M Gray, designer; Bernstein-Rein, ad agency; The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, client.

06.27.11

Designer

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Duration: Four years.

Staff: During the day I'm a senior art director for VML, and in the off-hours I have my own gig, mostly doing branding, illustration, posters or album art.

Education: BFA in graphic design from Fort Hays State University.

Cultural Influences: I watch a lot of Woody Allen, whose wit I'll never match, but I foolishly try.

Environment: Kansas City is one of the most underrated cities in the country. You may think you have good BBQ in your state, but you are mistaken.

Philosophy: The key to a happy life is knowing when to walk away. That sounds more cynical than it is in practice.

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