VIEW SAMPLES FROM MY GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO BELOW!

Please note: Some of images were done a few years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, please understand that the following is just a tiny glance at what I've done in the past. I believe in constantly practicing creative design skills even if no one's viewing my work or cares about it. Being creative is fun and therapeutic so that's reason enough to continue refining my skills and design methods.

Glass Morphism

07/07/2026

This retro user interface type of graphic known as "glass morphism" is currently in vogue in graphic design circles. I achieved the effect using the Affinity by Canva app.

Sometimes it's something simple like mimicking textured glass that makes people take a second look. I really like this concept.

Chrome Text Effect!

07/03/2026

Done exclusively in Affinity by Canva (Pixel Studio) (Adobe Photoshop's competitor app). It may seem simple, but slick chrome text can be a very eye-catching effect for certain logos, website banners or social media posts. Being able to demonstrate knowledge of various text effects is crucial for graphic design development.

Vector Art: Using Shapes

06/15/2026

Done exclusively in Affinity by Canva (Vector Studio) (Adobe Illustrator's competitor app). At the end of the day, as a graphic designer, one must be familiar with the fundamentals of what makes eye-catching graphics. Colors, gradients, shiny reflections, shadows and basic shapes. Love it!

Refuse to use AI

06/07/2026

Done exclusively in Affinity by Canva (Vector Studio) (Adobe Illustrator's competitor app). I'm refining vector graphic design skills by creating social media memes that reflect my thoughts about AI at the present time.

Ditch Adobe Creative Software

06/04/2026

Done exclusively in Affinity by Canva (Vector Studio) (Adobe Illustrator's competitor app). People are ditching Adobe products in droves. I'm proud to say I'm part of that movement of creatives who're fed up with bloated software and the subscription based business model. We want to own our tools and enjoy true creative freedom!

America Has a Choice

08/20/2024

Done exclusively in Affinity by Canva (Vector Studio) (Adobe Illustrator's competitor app). We can succumb to the evils of fascism or rise up and save democracy! What kind of country do we want to be?

80's Retro Chrome Text Effect

08/09/2024

Done exclusively in Affinity by Canva (Vector Studio) (Adobe Illustrator's competitor app). I enjoyed creating an 80's retro throw-back design involving lots of "sheen" and shine to make parts of the letters stand out.

SURFER BOOK POP UP

09/07/2023

Done in Affinity by Canva (Pixel Studio) using stock images to create an interesting pop up edit!

PHOTO MANIPULATION

07/21/2023

Turning photographers work on its head by making surreal looking scenes..... Again, this work was done via Affinity by Canva (Pixel Studio).

CITY IN A CUP PROJECT

05/07/2023

This one was quite challenging and fun to work on. Putting Chicago into a coffee mug? Why not? Software used was (of course) Affinity by Canva (Pixel Studio).

Portfolio Photo Book

10/10/2023

Why have only digital representation of your beloved work? I recently published my portfolio book in printed form for prospective clients & employers to view.

Having graphic design art in printed form is good for any occasion. Friends, family and acquaintances can see what you've done on paper. The differences between print vs. screen are sometimes quite remarkable.

Almost all work was done via Affinity by Canva (Vector & Pixel Studios) while some was done via Adobe Photoshop shortly before I ditched all Adobe products in favor of using Affinity by Canva exclusively.

Get in touch at: gillick.design@gmail.com

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