Gordon Graber Design Portfolio

Gordon Graber Portfolio

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This portfolio highlights the instructional, design, fine art, game, and animation work I have engaged in since 1980.

Please use the menu above to filter the list of my works by category. Touch any thumnail image for more detail: some will take you to other pages and Websits. Others reqire the Flash plugin, which is not available on some mobile platforms.

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africology-usa.com

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Wordpress e-commerce installation, customization and server setup and support. Customized Wordpress theme using PHP, CSS, Javascript.

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2012

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zisandzat.com

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Graphic redesign. Customized Wordpress theme using PHP, CSS. Server installation and support.

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2012

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University of Missouri SISLT in conjunction with Occupational Therapy.

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Graduate research assistantship supporting student PBLE development. Created a javascript jQuery hierarchical menu system to facilitate adding content.

Live Site Removed

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Fall semester - 2011

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University of Missouri SISLT in conjunction with the College of Engineering.

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Graduate research assistantship supporting grant funded SCEE project. Created a javascript and jQuery hierarchical menu auto-generation system for PBworks.com wiki system.

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2011

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Gordon Graber

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Doctoral independent study. Javascript/Jquery/PHP/MySQL modification of open source discussion forum system, MyBB (MyBB.com), to a hierarchical, structured discussion forum.

For educational use in argumentation and directed discussions.

Hosted and maintained site for research purposes.

Live Site Removed

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Fall Semester 2010 - 2018

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Gordon Graber

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Doctoral student web site design

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2011

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eflsoft.com

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Site design for start-up English Language learning tool designer. Utilized eSellerate shopping cart and application license provider.

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2002 - 2005

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Bizwiz Print

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Proposed site re-design for vinyl lettering company. Design based on flash.

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2008

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Mathematics Education Department, University of Missouri

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Problem Based Learning course created with Flash front-end.

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2009

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Missouri Small Business Technical Development Centers.

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First Steps to Starting a Business online course. Problem Based Learning course design created with modification of Moodle Learning Management System templates. ASK System menu created by modifying Moodle Menu Block plug-in. (Header design supplied by MU Extension office.)

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2010

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Missouri Small Business Technical Development Centers

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Balanced Score Card online course. Problem Based Learning course design created with modification of Moodle Learning Management System templates.

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2010

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IT Department, Zayed University

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Liquid page header design.

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2006

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Honors Department, University of Iowa

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Web site design for anthropology honors course. Note that web browsers have advanced since this site was designed.

Live Site Removed

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1998

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dohickies.com

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Home page design for a tech start-up.

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1996

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Gordon Graber

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Personal portfolio for online Flash course.

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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Zayed University atrium. HDRI photographic manipulation.

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2008

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Gordon Graber

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Zayed University atrium. HDRI photographic manipulation.

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2008

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Zayed University Design I

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Apple Motion animation of the Zayed University logo created as a sample for design students.

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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Folding workbench design. Created with Cinema 4D. Implemented in pine construction.

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2005

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Gordon Graber

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Early 3D animation using RayDream Designer.

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1994

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Gordon Graber

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Sample of fine art mixed-media paintings incorporating inkjet output transfers of content created in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Cinema 4D. Implemented with watercolor, graphite, and acrylic on hotpress paper.

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20” x 27”

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2004 - 2008

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Gordon Graber

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Design for mixed-media work using Adobe Illustrator and Cinema 4D.

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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Design of dragon using an Adobe Illustrator custom brush. (see 2004-2008 mixed media works.)

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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Sample of fine art mixed-media paintings incorporating laser printer output transfers of designs created in Photoshop and RayDream, with watercolor and graphite on hotpress paper.

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20” x 27”

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1996 - 2000

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Overseas Business Magazine, Meredith Publishing, Des Moines, IA

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Cover illustration for premiere issue. Created with Macromedia Freehand and executed as mixed media on paper.

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Winter 1990 issue

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Overseas Business Magazine, Meredith Publishing, Des Moines, IA

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Two page illustration for Japanese history article. Created with Macromedia Freehand and executed as mixed media on paper.

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Winter 1990 issue

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Gordon Graber

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3D animation test using Cinema 4D

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2004

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Overseas Business Magazine, Meredith Publishing, Des Moines, IA

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Back page illustration on the future of air-travel. Created with Macromedia Freehand and executed as mixed media on paper. Winter 1990 issue

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1990

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Video Home Theater, Des Moines, IA

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Promotional coupons created with Macromedia Freehand.

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1989

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Video Home Theater, Des Moines, IA

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Promotional coupons created with Macromedia Freehand.

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1989

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Gordon Graber

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BFA portfolio, Iowa State University.

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1980-1983

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2008 International Short Story Competition, Zayed University.

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Web site banner. Incorporates PaperVision 3D Flash class plug-in, and a modified particle generator system.

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2008

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University of Missouri

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Advanced Interaction Unit learning content design for University of Missouri, SISLT 4364/7364 Flash Authoring, online course.

Created swf examples, graphics and web page. Provided content as subject matter expert.

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Fall Semester 2011.

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eflsoft

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Simulation of billiards game for practicing English language skills.

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2005

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bluescentric.com

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Character and animation preliminary design for start-up game company.

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2010

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Gordon Graber.

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Interactive post card incorporating audio and video. Class project.

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2007

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Natural and Quantitative Sciences Department, Zayed University

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Game for practice of fraction mathematics.

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2007

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Art and Design Department, Zayed University

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Animation demonstration for Flash unit in design course.

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2006

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Gordon Graber

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Fraction tutor game like interface.

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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Introduction to computer graphics tutorial.

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2007

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Faculty Development, Zayed University

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Animated demonstration of Flash Authoring system timeline.

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2006

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Gordon Graber

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Development of turn based strategy war game.

Use the mini-map controls to zoom in and out.

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2006

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Gordon Graber

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experiment in recursive animation principles

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2004

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Gordon Graber

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Simulation of automobile traffic using flocking behavior.

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2007

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Natural and Quantitative Sciences Department, Zayed University

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Utility for fraction mathematics skills using multiple representations.

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2006

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Gordon Graber

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Experiment with programmatic color cycling.

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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Personal portfolio for online Flash course.

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2007

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Gordon Graber

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First investigation of Flash animation.

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2002

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Center for Teaching and Learning, Zayed University.

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Prototype for interactive organization chart.

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2007