Gavin Potenza is a twenty-four year old designer and illustrator working out of Portland, Oregon. He focuses his efforts on rendering ideas into interesting and efficient visual solutions. This can translate to anything such as information graphics, illustrations, record covers, or websites.

Additionally to his independent work, Gavin also co-runs the emerging design studio, Script & Seal.

Profiles
  • — Computer Arts #165
  • Portfolio tips
  • — Mankind Magazine
  • Interview
  • — C.A. Projects #122
  • Feature
  • — Computer Arts #158
  • Feature
  • — Computer Arts #148
  • Feature
  • Clients
    — GOOD Magazine
    — Warp Records
    — Fast Company
    — Money Magazine
    — AOL
    — Men's Health
    — Oregon State University
    — Etc.
    Printed
    — 1000 Tips by 100 Graphic Designers, Rockport
    — Impressive, Gestalten
    — Los Logos 4, Gestalten
    — Flashback, Victionary
    Blogged

    So in conclusion, we should all forget about Mr. Manager and just focus on whatever it is that we’re most passionate about.

    (Unless that is becoming Mr. Manager.)

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    An exaggerated list of requirements to be elite in the design world today:

    • — >10,000 Twitter followers.
    • — A strong yet relatable personality.
    • — Flawless penmanship.
    • — Must be a skilled copywriter.
    • — Client list that includes Nike, MTV and Coke.
    • — Daily Dribbbles (must have noise texture on dribbbles).
    • — Must be a great web designer.
    • — Must be witty.
    • — Must be an illustrator.
    • — Must be a writer.
    • — Must have the perfect signature.
    • — Must be an ok web developer.
    • — Must be a skilled draftsman.
    • — Must teach a class at prestigious art school.
    • — Must be single.

    Conquer the list and you too can become Mr. Manager!

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    Instant favorite

    His photographs look like paintings (Andrew B Myers)

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    Christmas in the Summer

     

    It’s a really great feeling when you get a surprise in the mail.  This morning, I got this package of fine goods from SANTA (aka Johnny Cupcakes)

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    Oregon State University has a really great and inspiring photo archive.
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    Oregon State University has a really great and inspiring photo archive.

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    Been throwing some things up on Dribbble every once in awhile.

    Been throwing some things up on Dribbble every once in awhile.

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    Portland’s Product

    Portland’s Product

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    The work of Maurice Scheltens, so simple, so nice.

    The work of Maurice Scheltens, so simple, so nice.

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    Last Spring, Sofia Ajram, a graphic design student from Montreal, had asked me to participate in a class project of her’s.  The final result was a deck of tarot cards, with images of my work printed on one side, and then the other side, were my answers to her interview questions.  She did an amazing job on it all, and it’s definitely one of those projects that I wish I had thought of. 
Sofia’s a really talented designer and photographer.  Check out her full design portfolio. And also her photography work.

    Last Spring, Sofia Ajram, a graphic design student from Montreal, had asked me to participate in a class project of her’s.  The final result was a deck of tarot cards, with images of my work printed on one side, and then the other side, were my answers to her interview questions.  She did an amazing job on it all, and it’s definitely one of those projects that I wish I had thought of. 

    Sofia’s a really talented designer and photographer.  Check out her full design portfolio. And also her photography work.

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