Services

My services emphasize graphic design and areas that involve prepress production. "Prepress," for those unfamiliar with the term, involves various techniques used to prepare a document for print. Depending on the document, it could require anything ranging from retouching and resizing photos, cleaning up low-resolution images (and converting them to scalable, high-resolution vector graphics) and color separation for plates used in non-digital printing (screen, offset lithography, etc.). When dealing with printing companies, it can be as daunting as dealing with an auto mechanic, especially if you're trying to get quality printing. In my experience, most printers will either take your project as is and print it with no regard to quality, or will charge exorbitant fees to make your project print ready. By contrast, my rates are very reasonable and I know what to ask and expect from printing companies regardless of the medium it uses to print. I can be your guide to help you meet your printing goals.

Vectorization

In print, clarity is key to conveying a message. Therefore, it is important that words and symbols print clearly and succinctly. If those graphics are bitmap images (JPEGs, PNGs, etc.), I can convert them to scalable vector graphics that can be used in any print medium.

Imaging

Services include scanning, retouching, colorizing and special effects. Enlarging images, despite its limitations, can also be provided.

Advertising

If you're looking to advertise on a billboard, in a magazine or on the web, I can provide designs that can meet your objectives.

Graphic Design

Whether you're looking for a spectacular new logo or some stunning flyers, making a good first impression is vital to communicating your objectives and establishing relationships with prospective clients. With extensive expertise in graphic design, I can help you stand out from the rest.

Prepress Service

For artists, graphic designers and anyone else who needs help in setting up documents for print, I provide services such as page layout, preflighting, color separation (for non-digital printing) and proofing digital files. As a liaison between the artist and the print company, I can ensure your creations come out just right. So if you need help in publishing your first novel, I'm here to help!

Portfolio

Below is a slidework featuring some of my previous work.

This was converted from a low resolution GIF into a scalable Adobe Illustrator file. City of Tonawanda, NY

Using only the picture submitted by the client, this was converted into an Adobe Illustrator file and used in the recreation of the flag.

This was converted from a low resolution JPEG into a high resolution TIFF file and used in making a 3' x 5' flag. West Nashville Moose Lodge 2221

This was converted from a low resolution JPEG into an Adobe Illustrator file. Cartel Baggers Motorcycles of Miami, FL

With only the patch as the client's artwork, this was converted into an Adobe Illustrator file. Patch of the USS Picuda

This was the cover of a folded, double-sided business card. To prep it for print on an AB Dick 350 offset printing press, I had to seperate colors using Photoshop and output them to lithographic "plates" for the press. Jim's Tank Service, West Memphis, Arkansas

The "no smoking, no food and drink, no radio playing" decal were used by Memphis, Tennessee's public transit system. All art is original (as in no clip art). Memphis Area Transit Authority

In honor of the First Responders who served on 9/11 and continues to protect America, I designed this PSA for Flagcenter.com LLC.

The "Lion of Judah" is a Photoshop composite of a lion emerging from a wall of fire. Iglesia Vida Abundante (Abundant Life Church), Memphis, TN

This was made as a small window decal for a church in Memphis, Tennessee.

In order to convert the original artwork into a usable file for a banner, I implemented numerous Adobe Illustrator tools along with effects generated in Adobe Photoshop. Therrell High School (Atlanta Public Schools (GA))

This was scanned from a decal that had halftone patterns in its design. After despeckling the decal in Photoshop, I managed to completely recreate the design that was printed on a ceremonial flag for a local flying club. Memphis Blackbirds

Several years ago, I paticipated in a poster contest for "Make Me a MoCA" (Museum of Contemporary Art). The contest was part of a campaign to convert The Pyramid (a former Memphis, TN arena) into a museum. Unfortunately, it is now a huge Bass Pro Shop.

As an art class assignment, I designed this as an album cover for one of my favorite jazz fusion bands (by the way, they aren't using it). This was created in Photoshop using "filters" and other techniques.

This logo was designed for a local beauty shop. Specifically, the logo is used as a tag for items that the business sells. Amore Capelli, Memphis, TN

About Me

I am a graphics specialist with over twenty years of experience in the printing industry, providing support for artists and graphic designers in producing artwork for signs, banners and other forms of large print media. Using graphic software (including Adobe Creative Cloud), I ensure that graphics are suitable for print, even if it requires "cleaning" and other prepress processes before going into production. I am familiar with printing processes such as digital, screen printing, dye sublimation and offset lithography. Although my experience is extensive, I am a team player who looks forward to new challenges in graphics.

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Some of the companies that I have worked with

Avon

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Atlanta Public Schools

Volvo

Hilton Hotels

ThyssenKrupp

Jersey Mike's

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Montgomery Martin

Electrolux

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Los Angeles County, California

University of Memphis

Gaylord Hotels

U.S. Navy

Baptist Memorial Hospital

WKNO (local NPR and PBS affiliates)

Get in Touch

Feel free to contact me if you're looking for a quote. Make sure to include a complete description of what you require to get an accurate estimate (it helps if you email me photos and/or documents depicting what you want done). If you don't have an e-mail address, use the contact form below to send me a message. In the e-mail box, type your phone number in this manner:

[phone number including area code]@ph.com
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More Contact Info:

Mailing address T.B.A.
(901) 213-7746
mail@kenrogers.net

Ken Rogers