Areas of Expertise

Art Direction
Web Design
Application Design
User Experience

Hi! That’s me over on the right. I don’t always wear a hat. Also I’ve since traded in that Les Paul in the background for something more my cup of tea.

I’m passionate about visual design. Hopefully that’s apparent from the work presented here. While I love print, I’m maybe most passionate about the intersection of design and technology, and how that intersection has the potential to enrich all of our lives.

I’m also deeply enthusiastic about teaching; I attended Massachusetts College of Art and Design and, shortly thereafter, returned to teach the same program I studied under for a number of years. Helping students elevate their work by learning to see better was deeply rewarding.

I’ve been working in design & technology now for over 20 years. While so much has changed in terms of the graphic vernacular (and the nature of of the canvases we work on), I love that it all still comes down to color, type, hierarchy, composition, and clarity. I deeply believe that design is not about ornamentation, but communication.

I’d love to talk with you about how we can work together to make something great! My info is down there. Click the button to email me. If you’re someone who’d rather something more traditional, I’ve got a resume as well.

Let’s chat!

Email
John.Soares@gmail.com

Phone
617.680.7312