Designs by Tommy LaFleur

Anything and everything! One of my sayings is, "if it involves ink, paper and imagination, I can make it happen". Business cards, postcards, magazine advertisements are definitely the most popular that I cater for. But ultimately, my most catered design work, to be honest, is logo designing. Creating a brand for people and their companies is really what I like and do most. Getting their thoughts and ideas, putting together a unique, one of a king logo is just a fun process to do, and when I get their reactions from what I create for them makes it all worth the while!

The most important thing for me is getting to know the client; I need to make them feel comfortable about working with me and gaining their trust. I start with having a talk with them to get a feel for their history and background to acquire basic knowledge of who they are and what direction they would like to go with their design project. As soon as I understand the client and their needs, I start the creative design process and submit proofs to them through email. We then work together on what they like or don't like, make the necessary changes until they are completely satisfied. Once complete, I prepare and send the files in whichever format the client requires.

• Do they have a basic vision for their project?
• Do they know how much copy/text they want?
• Do they know what photos/images they want to use?
• What colors do they want?
• Do they have any budget requirements?

I LOVE everything about my job. Even after 24 years, my passion still continues to grow as a graphic designer. Through the years I have become a highly trained designer and a collaborative and proactive partner, passionate and inventive about creating advertising strategies and campaigns. I thrive in deadline-driven environments, where I work fast and efficiently to fulfill requirements, meet deadlines and most importantly, keep within budget constraints. I hope to continue this amazing profession for as long as I can.

My parents always have operated their own business as I was growing up. I feel the freedom of being your own boss is self-gratifying in so many ways. So they are my inspiration. I did love my older jobs and enjoyed working for the companies I have worked at, but freelancing for me at this point in my career I feel is the right choice for me.

In the 24 years of my profession, I have had an abundance of commercial experience. I have worked alongside many amazing and highly skilled designers, sharing knowledge, learning, teaching, keeping up with the latest trends and creating the best designs and concepts possible in our field.

I have created designs for customers in a huge range of sectors, including and not limited to; law firms, real estate, chiropractors, restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, various city-related projects, sport and fitness and magazine companies.

I am thorough yet efficient, fast and reliable. Clients are shocked at times by how fast I can turn-around a first proof design for their project, and I always say, "I may be fast, but it took me 24 years to get that fast!" :)