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I'm a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic design, illustration, live event merchandising, digital forensics, and forensic serology. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical problem solving, delivering production-ready artwork and forensic analysis support across diverse industries. I enjoy translating complex requirements into clear visuals and practical solutions, collaborating with production teams and investigators to deliver results that look great and stand up to real-world use.…I'm a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic design, illustration, live event merchandising, digital forensics, and forensic serology. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical problem solving, delivering production-ready artwork and forensic analysis support across diverse industries. I enjoy translating complex requirements into clear visuals and practical solutions, collaborating with production teams and investigators to deliver results that look great and stand up to real-world use.

David Blake

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Brand Designer, +3

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I'm a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic design, illustration, live event merchandising, digital forensics, and forensic serology. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical problem solving, delivering production-ready artwork and forensic analysis support across diverse industries. I enjoy translating complex requirements into clear visuals and practical solutions, collaborating with production teams and investigators to deliver results that look great and stand up to real-world use.…I'm a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic design, illustration, live event merchandising, digital forensics, and forensic serology. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical problem solving, delivering production-ready artwork and forensic analysis support across diverse industries. I enjoy translating complex requirements into clear visuals and practical solutions, collaborating with production teams and investigators to deliver results that look great and stand up to real-world use.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic design, illustration, live event merchandising, digital forensics, and forensic serology. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical problem solving, delivering production-ready artwork and forensic analysis support across diverse industries. I enjoy translating complex requirements into clear visuals and practical solutions, collaborating with production teams and investigators to deliver results that look great and stand up to real-world use.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Visage Collaborative

June 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Produced vector illustrations, infographics, and motion graphics for online learning platforms; collaborated with remote teams including instructional designers and developers; delivered brand-consistent visual content optimized for digital learning environments.

Graphic Designer / Digital Content at Speckin Forensic Laboratories

April 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015

Developed web content and digital media assets; designed visuals for client communication and internal documentation; supported brand consistency and online visibility.

Digital Forensic Investigator at Speckin Forensic Laboratories

March 30, 2013 - October 30, 2015

Conducted digital forensics investigations on computers and mobile devices; performed data recovery and evidence analysis for legal and private investigations; executed forensic serology testing and biological evidence analysis; completed 1,400+ serology tests for attorneys, private investigators, and individual clients; maintained strict evidence handling, documentation, and chain-of-custody procedures; provided graphic design and web development support for laboratory operations; active member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS).

Graphic Designer at Speckin Forensic Laboratories

October 1, 2009 - November 1, 2015

Designed and maintained company website and digital presence; created marketing materials, educational graphics, and documentation visuals; supported brand consistency across web and print assets.

Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Feld Entertainment, Inc. (Formerly Clear Channel Communications)

December 31, 2005 - Present

Design live event merchandise for major Field Entertainment properties including Monster Jam, Supercross, Disney on Ice, Mattel, IHRA, and Dew Action Sports Tour. Create original graphic illustrations for high-volume on-site merchandise; design email marketing campaigns and print advertisements; collaborate with production teams to ensure artwork meets manufacturing and brand standards; deliver designs optimized for mass production, durability, and audience engagement.

Garment Production & Graphic Designer at Live Nation, Motorsports Division

December 1, 2005 - May 1, 2008

Reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Motorsports. Involved in all aspects of garment production, including sourcing, product development, and graphic illustration; designed artwork for imprinted merchandise and licensed products; served as a consultant to the VP of Motorsports for market research and future product line development; attended annual industry trade shows including MAGIC (Las Vegas); developed point-of-purchase displays and packaging for Mattel properties such as Go, Diego, Go!, Barbie; designed garments for major brands including Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Superman, Grave Digger, Monster Dew Action Sports Tour, and Amp’d Mobile.

Graphic Designer / Merchandise Production (Full-time) at Live Nation Motorsports Division

December 1, 2005 - May 1, 2008

Created apparel graphics and product designs for major brands including Batman, Superman, TMNT, Monster Jam, and action sports tours; contributed to full product development cycles, including concepts, revisions, and final production; designed packaging and point-of-purchase displays for licensed products (Mattel live events); participated in market trend research and product optimization.

Architectural Illustrator at Prudential Texas Properties

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995

Created architectural renderings and front elevation illustrations for residential properties; produced clean, presentation-ready visuals for client-facing material.