Hello!
I am an art director/designer based in Staunton, VA with 20+ years of experience, focusing on ::
• company rebrands
• style guides
• page layout
• brand identity
• print design
• packaging design
• album design
• book design
• ancillary web assets
• strategic campaigns
• pre-press / printer prep
• (I’ve become a decent copy editor as well)
I have designed the covers and interiors of 50+ books & records, and I've had the benefit of working for universities, boutique design firms, ad agencies, large corporations, and independent publishing houses / record labels.
CONTACT :: chad pelton at gmail dot com
Work Highlights:
University of Tennessee Creative Services, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tennessee Press, Tennessee Higher Education Initiative, Bethel University, Louisiana Literature Press, Sam Houston State University, New West Records, Lightning Rod Records, VG+ Records, Magnolia Records, PetSafe, PetSafe Brands, Premier Pet, Kurgo, Discovery, Inc., Scripps Networks Interactive, Stratasan, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, Room In The Inn, BMI, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, OZ Arts, The Public House Knoxville, Knoxville Writers' Guild, Robin Easter Design, Media South / Heritage Log Homes, MagPies, MetroPulse, Lauderdale Design Group, Dandelion Salon, Downtown Dental Nashville, and more...
There isn’t a ton of work shown here… I have lots more that can be shown in-person; design, photo, collage, or otherwise. New design samples and photos will be added as time permits. In the meantime, I’m very happy to make your acquaintance.
If you want to listen to hours upon hours of some of the music I love, check out the radio show archive HERE
Here’s my pup (Ned), and cat (JP) jammin’ out in the car.
