Sure, I
can help
with that.....
Yes. I Will Work for “Free”.
The quotes are there for a reason, but we’ll get there. First though, let’s talk about why.
I love art, and design, and making beautiful things. I believe communication and the arts are vital to our success as people, and I believe nobody should be shut out of those things just because they might not have the means or time to do it themselves. So I’m willing to do these kinds of things for people, free of charge. Sort of.
There Are Conditions – Because.
If I accept a “pro bono” job, I expect some form of support, maybe not monetary on your end, but something. It’s a relationship after all. This can be promotional effort from you – even if it’s just a very noticeable bit of self-promotion on the things I make for you, or, if you (or people you know) can tip, I’d appreciate it. (My Ko-Fi is here: ko-fi.com/dmtalchemy) Designers gotta eat and pay bills, y’know? Heck, even if you don’t NEED my work, but like my vibe, you can drop a coin in the hat, I’m not that proud, and if you need something down the line, or even just want a picture of a horrible little monster, sure, I’ll do that for you. :D
The main thing is, I want to make neat stuff that supports good people and causes, and the best way I can do that is by donating my skills and talents.
What Will I Do (For You)?
Well, just about anything in the design/presentation/performance space. I’m an experienced designer, a excellent public speaker and talented (and experienced) if amateur, actor. This means the list looks a bit like this:
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Posters
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Logos and brand work
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Flyers
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Magazines
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Book Design
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Wearables
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Simple Websites (no e-commerce stuff)
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SharePoint Pages and Systems
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Presentations, live and PowerPoint
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Digital Ads
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Photo Editing
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Print Prep (a.k.a. Prepress)
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Vendor Assistance
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Staffing a Booth
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Serving the Food
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Mucking out the Stables
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Pulling Swords out of Recalcitrant Rocks
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Copywriting and editing
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Helping you find someone who can do what I can’t (I know a few people)
Basically, I will do whatever needs doing as long as it involves creativity and/or performance.
Who Qualifies?
In my “About” I mentioned that I am unapologetically progressive in my views. That’s where this kicks in. I will happily work for free for social justice causes, racial justice causes, inclusive nerd-gamer-geek culture, LGBTQ+ causes and organization, feminist orgs and events, Trans Rights stuff, educational programs, single-owner small businesses that I like, anything that promotes the notion of fewer billionaires walking the planet (by whatever means necessary), and (almost) anything on the leftward side of things.
What I won’t do: is give away work for anyone who can pay, but just wants free labor. Nor am I too keen on supporting any corporate or large business gratis. They can pay me. And sometimes not even that. Also, anything that even hints of the right wing, most “centrist” nonsense, any group that has core principles rooted in discrimination or hate, or any causes or events on the hard (or even somewhat flaccid) right are not on my welcome list. I am also extremely hesitant to do work for religious institutions of any kind, sorry.
That's the pitch, what do you think?
If this all seems agreeable to you, let’s have a conversation. Or even if you just want to talk about weird stuff, hit me up. My door, well, it’s not open. But the comment box sure is. :D
Damion Mosier-Tidd
(Designer, Rulebreaker, Average Guy)
DATA
(Dallas Against Trump Agenda)
A series of slides for a protest march. The goal is to clearly and simply show where people can park and what the march route is. The secondary goal is present it in an inclusive and welcoming manner that uses color and shape to promote a sense of calm.
DATA
(Dallas Against Trump Agenda)
The initial slide took about 2 hours to nail down. Each subsequent slide took about 30 minutes.
The project was completed in photoshop and illustrator using supplied imagery and royalty free fonts.
DATA
(Dallas Against Trump Agenda)
Revisions and communication with the team took about 8 hours. I am in Oakland, they are in Texas, so theree was a lot of back and forth about locations and streets.
DATA
(Dallas Against Trump Agenda)
Everything had to sized for both flyers and Instagram posts, and not be breakable by non-designers. This meant delivery as .png files that they could use for multiple formats.
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(Dallas Against Trump Agenda)
The whole project took less than a full day from initial contact to delivery of slides.
ICE TRANSPORT WARNING
ICE is moving people all over the country, including from Texas to a known Covid Hotspot in Oklahoma. I was approached to ask if I could make some InstaGram graphics to help get the word out.
ICE TRANSPORT WARNING
The images were created using supplied images from the client, no AI was used to generate anything. Software used included Photoshop and Illustrator.
ICE TRANSPORT WARNING
The files were created to be used in an InstaGram story, and fit the 4:5 ratio. For the first series,I supplied a title screen (the eyeball grabber), one informational screen, and one blank for placing live text on top of.
ICE TRANSPORT WARNING
The second series followed the same sizing format, but used more comforting colors and verbiage. The intent here is to inform and direct towards resources, not alarm.
ICE TRANSPORT WARNING
As before, I supplied multiple slides, one warning, and one blank for later live text.
The entire project took about 4-6 hours from initial contact to final delivery, at no cost to client since everything fell within the "Good Cause" program parameters.