About me is coming very soon. *

In the meantime, just know that I LOVE chocolate, chocolate makes me happy, makes me work better and all around just makes me a better person. If you want the best chocolate anywhere, check out www.luckychocolates.com
(I have NOT been paid for this endorsement, I swear!!)

Coffee works wonders too...

What is life without a little mystery?

* If you're looking for more standard info check out the resume section for my education, skills and work experience.

References and more info:

education

2002—2005
SUNY New Paltz
BFA in Graphic Design, Cum Laude
Dean's List

2000—2002
Monroe Community College
A.A.S. Graphic Design/Printing
Dean's List

1990—1992
Rochester Institute of Technology
Architectural Technology

experience

2007—present
Wayne-William Creative
freelance/contract designer
print + web

2007—present
Deluge Interactive
freelance/contract designer
print + web

2005—present
Bearsville Theater
freelance/contract designer
print

2003—present
Metze Publication Design
freelance/contract designer
print

2004—present
Book Art Press/New Art International
freelance/contract designer
print + web

2003—2005
SUNY New Paltz Publications Department
print

*references available upon request

skills

InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
Flash
After Effects
Pagemaker
Quark
Acrobat
Strong HTML, CSS, Java script & PHP
WordPress installs and customization

MAC & PC friendly
Member AIGA, Freelancer's Union

Download resume:
PDF
LinkedIn
Word doc

why funkykittyproductions for your next project?

Graphic designers are a dime a dozen these days, are they not? You could have your nephew build you a website over the weekend right? But will he be there as your business grows and changes? He'll go off to college—get a girlfriend (or a boyfriend). Will he give you his full attention when you want to update your site? Will he take your needs and concerns seriously or will you be waiting by the phone for weeks for him to call back? Will he keep up to date on the latest standards or was building a website so 2008? OK, OK, even though I don't REALLY know your nephew, you get the idea. I'm a professional and you get what you pay for. I am here to help you with your vision for your business, your little corner of the world.

See what a few people I have worked with have to say.

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LuAnn has worked in my studio as a freelancer for the past three years. She has assisted me in the creation of templates for book and magazine designs. She has also assisted in making editorial changes to magazine pages in the final pre press stage, bearing up well under the pressures of a magazine close. Her work has always been impeccable. I might add that she has a great sense of humor that is to my mind an invaluable asset in the high pressure world of publishing.

Austin Metze
Metze Publication Design

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LuAnn was always easy to work with and brought many creative solutions to the table, regarding creative approaches for the completion of our web site and catalog preparation and publication. She quickly gained an understanding of our business and was able to facilitate projects with professionalism and complete follow through. Ms Arena was punctual and was a good communicator in leading our project to conclusion. If you have any doubt about her ability, be assured you have found one of the best. I highly recommend LuAnn Arena.

Michael Capozzoli, President
Sarjo Industries

 

In order to meet the needs of all my clients most efficiently here are some general guidelines as to standard practices and technical requirements. This should prove helpful in organizing your own materials and deadlines.

• Ad copy and/or changes need to be submitted 3 days prior to actual ad deadline. Anything beyond that, rush fees apply. funkykittyproductions is a Monday-Friday enterprise, anything that is begged, implored or pleaded to be done over the weekend will pay rush fees.
  (Really, there are no design emergencies. ; )
  
  
• Images for web: Minimum 72 dpi. Formats: jpg, bmp, gif, png, psd or tif. File size must be at least 600 pixels wide and proportional.
  
  
• Images for print: Minimum 300 dpi. Formats: jpg, bmp, gif, png, psd or tif. File size should match print size desired.
  
  
• Text: Word doc, rtf or email.

consultations:
$100, deducted upon acceptance of job and contract signing.

50% of payment is due upon acceptance of job unless other arrangements are made.
Balance due upon completion unless other arrangements have been made.

custom websites:
From a simple main page to establish a presence with info and an email link to sites with flash animation, portfolio sites, gallery sites with thumbnails and blow-ups. Whatever your need, it will be accomplished. I have access to a pool of writers, illustrators and photographers if it is what your project requires.

deposit:
50% down upon acceptance of job with signed contract.

Every job is different and pricing can vary, depending on complexity, materials provided by the client etc. If additional design services are required such as establishing a logo and identity, scanning and image conversion, additional fees will apply. Other expenses to be considered are registering the domain name, webhosting fees and search engine optimization if so desired.

deposits & payments
Thank you for your payment.
This is the start of your commitment
to bringing your vision to light.