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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

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.

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.

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 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 / 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.

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.

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).