::: CRAIG MATTHEW DESIGN :::


As consumers, we take part in sensing design everyday – from the grooming products used during our average morning routines, to the items we consistently throw into our carts at the grocery store. I help create these experiences. For the past 10 years, I've been designing both graphic and tangible products that stimulate aesthetic and emotional appreciation for brands people know and love. I currently work at Baker Associates in Minneapolis, MN, where I've had the privilege to grow as a consumer package designer. View Resume \| PDF Craig Matthew Oldakowski \| Close Window EXPERIENCE Baker Associates, Minneapolis, MN 07/04 – Present Senior Graphic Designer – Designing consumer packages while emphasizing brand identity and pushing the point of sale. Clients include Kraft, Nabisco, Con Agra, Heinz, General Mills and Wrigley. Craig Matthew Design & Graphics, Ames, IA 05/01 – 07/04 Graphic Designer/Owner – Created websites, logos, print collateral, advertisements and digital composites. College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 02/02 – 05/04 Graphic Designer – Designed websites, logos, print layouts and exhibits. College of Design, Iowa State University, Rome, Italy 09/03 – 12/03 Graphic Design Research Assistant – Provided design faculty with program assistance while abroad. Innova Solutions, Ames, IA 05/03 – 09/03 Graphic Design Intern – Involved in printing production, print and package design. Natural Setting Photography, Springville, IA 07/99 – 05/01 Graphic Designer – Color corrected and retouched photos. Designed brochures, posters, advertisements and studio website. Increased client base 200% in 2000 and 2001. McLeod USA Publishing, Cedar Rapids, IA 06/99 – 07/99 Graphic Art Processor Intern – Assisted with processing of graphic advertisements. TECHNOLOGY • Photoshop • GoLive • Illustrator • Dreamweaver • InDesign • QuarkXPress EDUCATION BFA in Graphic Design, College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Study abroad (Rome, Italy): Fall 2003 Graduation date: May 2004 GPA: 3.83 ACHIEVEMENTS • Art Directors Association of Iowa Student Design Exhibition ‘04 Best of Category – Collateral Best of Category – Packaging Best in Show (Overall) • Golden Key International Honor Society • Graphic Design Sophomore Scholarship • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi • ISA Graphic Art Award '00 • ISU High Scholarship Award (top 2% – College of Design) '01 – '04 • Therese N. Warburton Art & Design Scholarship Award '02, '03 • Visual Arts All-State '00 – '01 612.275.6012 craig@craigmatthew.com