Patrick + Michele Neary =
MAD BIRD DESIGN

WHAT MAD BIRDS DO:
graphic design
animation
photography
website design
video production
marketing materials
online outreach
business publications

Check out our newly updated BLOG and PORTFOLIOS:
PRINT DESIGN
FILM & VIDEO
WEB DESIGN

MAD BIRD SERVICES

Mad Bird Design helps our clients achieve their communications goals through a variety of creative services: film and video production, motion graphics and animation, design for print, website design and online outreach. Mad Bird Design takes pride in providing professional quality work, on-time and on-budget. Learn more about how we work with clients and provide excellent service.

Film & Video Production | See Film Portfolio

VIDEO CLIPS FOR FILM, VIDEO & ANIMATION PROJECTS

Mad Bird Design specializes in crafting film and video projects with a high-end look, using state-of-the-art digital production gear. Offering professional expertise in video production, we have collaborated on several award-winning marketing and public education campaigns.

Mad Bird Design’s video production services include:

Film and video production, concept through completion
- Television commercials/PSAs
- Corporate video for internal and marketing communications
- Public and patient education videos
Motion graphics and animation design
- Combining the tools of traditional illustration, drawing and painting with state-of-the-art motion graphic software
- National and regional clients include Microsoft, Fox TV, REI and Montrail
- Link to Patrick's motion graphics and animation demo reel
DVD authoring and mastering
Digital video post-production, including editing, color correction, titles, graphics and effects work
Video compression for web presentation

Patrick Neary offers 20 years of experience as a cinematographer and videographer. His film and video credits include feature, corporate and commercial work for the Disney Channel, REI, Animal Planet, Turner Entertainment, Fox Television, Atlantic Records, Microsoft, Kraft and other national clients. Check out examples of Patrick's work by exploring the Film Portfolio, or visit his cinematography website at www.madbirdfilm.com.

MAD BIRD SPECIALTY: MOTION GRAPHICS & ANIMATION

Drawing on his expertise as a cinematographer, Patrick Neary brings a rich visual style to motion graphics and animation. His portfolio of work combines the tools of traditional illustration, drawing and painting with state-of-the-art motion graphics software. Patrick's 2009 clay animation short film Otis v Monster was featured in nine film festivals and won Best Regional Film at Tacoma Film Festival.

Neary’s motion graphics and animation work is designed to enliven video productions and engage audiences for a range of corporate, public sector and creative clients – including Microsoft, Fox TV, REI, Montrail Boots, Hillsboro 2020, South Sound Radiology, and other national and regional clients. Our clients love the way great animation adds creative visual interest to their corporate and commercial videos!

MAD DESIGN SKILLS

Mad Bird Design has experience designing a full range of print products:

Fact sheets, flyers, newsletters
Brochures for a variety of paper sizes and orientations
Large-format displays, signs, banners, posters
Document design of long-form reports, catalogs
Logo design/brand identity, for business cards, stationary, collateral materials
Graphic illustrations, maps
Pocket folders, calendars, postcards
Custom products and die-cut designs: sunglasses, mugs, water bottles, bookmarks, tote bags, t-shirts

With our website design expertise, Mad Bird Design can also optimize photos, graphics and and documents for online delivery.

Our clients also benefit from having professional photography experience in-house. Patrick's photography services include:

Aerial photography from fixed wing or helicopter platforms
Location and studio photography
Photoshop work
High-resolution digital and film photography; all formats

Print Design | See Print Portfolio

Mad Bird Design has created a wide range of printed materials and products, including • logo design and brand identity • displays, signs, banners and posters • style sheets and templates • documents, reports and presentations • fact sheets, flyers and newsletters • brochures for a variety of paper sizes and orientations • pocket folders • calendars • advertisements • graphic illustrations and maps • postcards • business cards, stationary and letterhead • custom products and die-cut designs: sunglasses, mugs, water bottles, bookmarks, tote bags, t-shirts, buttons.

Principal Michele Neary is accomplished in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software for the full range of our client's design needs: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. In addition to graphic and website design experience, Michele’s background in public involvement, community outreach and journalism offer a valuable combined skill set to Mad Bird Design clients: visually appealing designs that don’t sacrifice readability and accuracy. She offers an editor's attentiveness to detail and a capacity to communicate key points to a public or internal audience.

Principal Patrick Neary takes graphic design to the next level, combining the tools of traditional illustration, drawing and painting with state of the art motion graphics software. You can see the rich visual style of his motion graphics and animation projects in Patrick's graphics & animation demo reel and on our FILM portfolio page; Patrick's creative animation work is showcased at www.kinografx.com.

EXPLORE THE PRINT PORTFOLIO

Website Design | See Web Portfolio

Mad Bird Design has developed and launched dozens of websites, e-newsletters, and online surveys to support public outreach efforts, utilizing the Internet and social networks to promote project and activities, connect with target audiences, provide up-to-date information, and gather feedback. Designer Michele Neary specializes in designing custom websites to support business communications and public participation. Mad Bird clients also benefit from in-house graphics, photography and video capabilities. Whether you need a brand-new custom website, or want a fresh look for an existing website, we provide assistance to clients throughout the design process, from initial planning through launch and updates: clarifying goals, website construction, establishing domain name registration, e-mail accounts, listserv and e-newsletter subscriptions, tracking visitor statistics, and search engine optimization.

EXPLORE THE WEB PORTFOLIO

THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE

We are gratified that clients keep coming back and enjoy collaborating with us. Our client feedback speaks for itself!

“Michele is an artist with a keen eye for graphic design and an absolute joy to work with. During the month long City of Hillsboro Budget in Brief project I worked on with Michele, we freely exchanged ideas which she was able to implement into our project. We get compliments on her work everyday. From small to large and from simple to high profile projects, her work is always polished, and well thought out. Her deliverables were always on time and complete. I recommend Michele’s work without reservation. She is a professional and will not disappoint.” Project Manager, Hillsboro Budget in Brief

“I LOVE YOUR WORK! It’s crisp, welcoming & all over lovely!” LOLITS Press, Mt. Hood Website

“You have set the bar for the rest of the planning process.”

“I love the concept and execution, it's wonderful.” Hillsboro Solar Advantage design

“The new website design is refreshing and fills the bill magnificently. In whole, the redesign looks good and communicates well. I'd call it a success ... well-done.” Cherriots Salem-Keizer Transit Website

“You are really nailing the whole look I was going for. I could not be more pleased. FANTASTIC.” Beaverton Community Vision Plan

“Thank you for being so easy and flexible to work with!”

“Patrick's fine, life-saving animation on this project ...” Microsoft Animation project

“Your high caliber work has set a new standard for future Town Hall meetings.” Hillsboro 2020 Vision Town Hall, 2010

“Awesome work and quick turnaround!”

The event was “high quality” ... “elegant” ... and Michele “did an amazing job with every aspect”. Hillsboro 2020 Vision Town Hall, 2010

“We couldn't have gotten this done without you. Again, you've proven yourself invaluable.”

“This looks fantastic – exactly what I was hoping for! The design really does take it to a professional level. I can't thank you enough for all the incredible work you're putting in.”

“You have done a magnificent job!”

“Thanks again for your great work – it is helping us shine!” City of Hillsboro Sustainability

Mad Bird Design's Approach and Clients

Our flexible approach to projects has been tailored to our business, public sector and nonprofit clients. Mad Bird Designers are adept at managing multiple on-call contract assignments, including short-term requests on tight deadlines. Our intention is that every client feels their project is a top priority, and are success is indicated by a number of returning clients and consistently positive feedback on Mad Bird Design deliverables. We have a track record of meeting every deadline, and many clients have noted our quick turnaround times and quality work.

Effective communication is a hallmark of Mad Bird Design projects – from the early planning phase, identifying client expectations and goals; through development of core messaging, reviewing and adjusting the design; clarifying details with printers and vendors; and finally, following up as a resource after project delivery.

Mad Bird Design is adept at establishing the dialogue with our clients and collaborators that is crucial to the project moving along smoothly. Often, our first review draft requires only minor modifications to reach the final stage – we attribute that success more to solid communication than intuition. An effective planning conversation with the client is essential to achieving the desired design – saving time is a bonus!

Our work with public sector clients and communication consultants includes collaborating on a wide array of materials to communicate effectively with a range of audiences: government officials, community and business leaders, stakeholders and interested members of the public. Mad Bird Design Principals have contributed to several award-winning public outreach and communication projects, recognized for their success in connecting with stakeholders and achieving community support and results.

We look forward to talking to you about your project! Give us a call at 503.702.4079 or send an email to get started.

Clients served by our creative team include:

Biscay's Classic Chevy: Graphic Design (Print, Website)
Broken Sky Films: Cinematography, Calvin Marshall, Wow and Flutter
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce: Website Updates/Support
Cherriots Salem-Keizer Transit: Website Design
City of Beaverton: Graphic Design (Print, Web); Video Production
City of Castle Rock: Website Design
City of Hillsboro: Graphic Design (Print, Web); Event Planning and Promotion; Commercial Production
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments: Website Design/Support
Elaine Howard Consulting: Graphic Design (Print, Website)
Electric Power Systems: Website Design, multiple projects
Esler, Stephens & Buckley Attorneys at Law: Website Design
Globalwise: Document Design
Grays Harbor Vision 2020: Website Design
Hand Painted Films: Cinematography, Houdini
Hillsboro 2020: Graphic Design (Print, Web); Event Planning and Promotion
Imperiad Entertainment: Cinematography, Nightscape
J Robertson and Company: Graphic Design (Print, Web); Electronic Polling; Communication, Technology and Meeting Support; Video Production
Joma Films: Cinematography, Color Correction, Post-Production for commercials, music videos, various projects
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon / Lewis & Clark 2005: Website Design, Event Planning and Promotion
Lewis County Economic Development Council: Website Design
Litton Entertainment: Cinematography, Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
LOLITS Press: Website Design
Microsoft: Animation, Motion Graphics, Post-Production
Mighty Media Studios: Corporate/Commercial Animation, Motion Graphics, Post-Production
MTO Productions: Commercial Cinematography
NXT Consulting Group: Document/Website Design
Oak Lodge Sanitary District: Website Design
Oregon 150: Website Design
Resonance Productions: Cinematography, Light of Mine, Northwest Bounty, The Leeward Tide, Long Time No See
Richmond Fontaine: Cinematography, Art Direction, Lost in the Trees music video
Sound Sound Radiology: Video Production
Sprouted Records: Cinematography
Stapp Financial: Graphic Design (Print, Web)
Tashman Johnson: Document/Website Design
The Janks: Cinematography, Hands of Time and Dead Man music videos