Jon Cole Dyer — Design Portfolio

Featured Work

Dive into select case studies that unpack process, design decisions, and real-world results.

A close-up of a stack of premium branding materials for a fictional modern studio: a thick, textured navy business card with debossed silver monogram on top of a matching letterhead, envelope, and minimalist presentation folder, all aligned with exacting precision on a pale concrete surface. The typography is clean sans-serif, with generous white space and a sophisticated grid. Soft studio lighting from the left creates delicate shadows between each item and highlights the paper’s subtle tooth and metallic ink sheen. Photographic realism, captured at a slightly elevated three-quarter angle with shallow depth of field, producing a refined, professional, and timeless mood that showcases meticulous graphic design craftsmanship.
A meticulously arranged flat-lay of a graphic designer’s workspace on a matte charcoal desk, featuring a sleek silver laptop displaying a bold, minimalist logo on a dark interface, a thick sketchbook opened to crisp grid paper filled with precise pencil logo explorations, and neatly aligned color swatch cards in vivid primaries and neutrals. A set of fine-tip black markers and a metal ruler rest parallel to the sketchbook. Soft, diffused daylight from an unseen window creates gentle reflections on the laptop and subtle shadows along the tools. Photographic realism, shot from a true bird’s-eye view with sharp focus across the frame, conveying a professional, calm, highly organized atmosphere suitable for a design portfolio hero image.
A close-up of a stack of premium branding materials for a fictional modern studio: a thick, textured navy business card with debossed silver monogram on top of a matching letterhead, envelope, and minimalist presentation folder, all aligned with exacting precision on a pale concrete surface. The typography is clean sans-serif, with generous white space and a sophisticated grid. Soft studio lighting from the left creates delicate shadows between each item and highlights the paper’s subtle tooth and metallic ink sheen. Photographic realism, captured at a slightly elevated three-quarter angle with shallow depth of field, producing a refined, professional, and timeless mood that showcases meticulous graphic design craftsmanship.
A minimalist photography feature layout displayed on a large, ultra-thin monitor set against a smooth, dark grey wall, showing a monochrome grid of architectural detail shots with razor-sharp contrast and generous negative space. Below the monitor, on a simple oak shelf, rest a high-end mirrorless camera with a prime lens, a stack of contact sheets, and a single framed fine-art print leaning casually yet precisely. Subtle, cool-toned ambient lighting combined with a focused spotlight on the framed print creates a gallery-like feel, with soft, elongated shadows. Photographic realism, captured from a slightly off-center eye-level angle, emphasizing clarity, precision, and a contemplative, professional mood ideal for showcasing photography within a design portfolio.

Casework

Highlights

A curated mix of branding, sports media, posters, and photography, showcasing projects where bold visuals meet clear strategy and storytelling.

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An overhead shot of a sports media concept layout spread across a large white table: a glossy print of a dramatic stadium scene at night with floodlights cutting through haze, juxtaposed with sleek social media graphics featuring bold team colors, aggressive diagonal lines, and dynamic score overlays. Nearby, a tablet displays a responsive web mockup for a game-day landing page, and a pair of branded tickets and a lanyard sit neatly arranged. Cool, directional studio lighting from the upper right casts crisp, graphic shadows that echo the angular design language. Photographic realism, with moderate depth of field and strong compositional diagonals, creates a bold, high-energy yet controlled atmosphere.