Richard Aguirre (503) 510-2861

rewaguirre@gmail.com
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P.O. Box 62
Americus, Georgia 31709
 The Fuller Center
Bike Adventure
This summer, volunteers are
cycling through the country
building homes, raising money,
and speaking to audiences
about eliminating poverty
housing. Join us for part or
all and help us reach our
$500,000 goal!

www.FullerCenter.org/BikeAdventure

June 10
2011 ton, D.C.

Aug. 14
-to-Washing
Washington

EVENT: DETAILS:

Solution: D
Fuller Bicycle Center
Raglan Sleeve, Club Cut Jersey
The riders requested A
High Collar, Hidden Zipper maximum visibility so I
used orange for the base
#2 March 29, 2010 color of the jersey. A
map on the back helps
the riders explain the trip
during presentations.
The URL is easily visible
when in a riding position.

The tee is a simplified B

version of the jersey
design for builds.
B
A The brochure lays out C

F
ways to get involved.
uller Center Bike Adventure C Objective: Because the intended
Jersey, t-shirt, Brochure & Poster The Bike Adventure audience is younger,
The Fuller Center for Housing raises awareness and I used a slicker, more
funds for the Fuller energetic look than
Center by biking in other Fuller Center
across the country, materials.
building houses and
speaking at churches. This customizeable D
poster was placed in
churches and bike shops
before the event.
A

C
F
Solution:
The previous version A
was similar but had
been livetraced from a
Photoshopped image
E and was too garbled
to use. I built this from
scratch referencing
photos of bike gears.
B
Based on the Fuller B
Center logo, I focused on
clean angles, proportions
and implied edges.

Description: Hand-drawn character, C

A Bike Adventure logo inked in illustrator for
redesign screen-printing.

D B Faith Builders Based on a previous year’s D

E
Department logo design but customized for
mblems & Logos the new location.
branding C Fish Fry event emblem
The Fuller Center for Housing Emblem and matching E
D Legacy Build 2011 lapel pin in celebration of
version the anniversary.

E 5th Year Anniversary Vector emblem created F

emblem & Lapel Pin to promote the event.
Built to be easily
F Golf Tournament event simplified for screen
emblem printing.

G
lobal Builders
brochure & t-shirt
The Fuller Center for Housing
Solution:
I created a world map
showing all partner
locations and graphed
the cost and duration of
trips to several countries.
Objective: I used stylistic references
Excite readers to sign to vintage travel posters
up for a Global Builders and postcards for a
trip to one of the light, fun look. I did a
Fuller Center’s partner lot of enhancement on
locations. Promote many of the photos
countries from diverse (the Nigeria photo for
world regions equally. example) since we had
very few shots from
some of the locations
that had to be featured.
 Solution:
I set up a Photoshop
template with a layout
for a photo, text and
a background. I used
layer effects to make
appearances that I
can edit very quickly
and efficiently. I used
a simple color coding

W
(brown for merchandise,
eb Slides blue for Global Builders,
website component Objective: etc.) So that there would
The Fuller Center for Housing Create a set of graphics always be an eye-
for a rotating display on catching variety of color
the Fuller Center home from one slide to the
page. Each links through next. I found a method to
to a different page or overlay textures without
article. Four to five are time-consuming masking
cycling at any one time. so that I can quickly
create slides for new
stories on short notice.
 Solution:
A I created a set of vector
A B drawings of houses and
churches that could be
flexibly combined to form

S
skylines in any space
tationary Concepts Objective: desired. Flat fields of blue
proposed redesign Redesign the Fuller and white keep the look
The Fuller Center for Housing Center stationary to an clean and uncluttered.
attractive, inviting system.
B I made a circular version
of the Fuller Center logo
and used it as a stamp
and as a watermark. A
dark blue ribbon wraps
around forms to contain
important information.
 Origin rOast DesCriptiOn
Bolivia Heavy-bodied with dark chocolate flavor
& aroma. Low, slightly sweet acidity

Brazil -SeaS. Heavy-bodied, smooth coffee. Nutty

and caramelly sweet
Colombia Sweet, mellow flavor with hints of berry
Colombia Bold with an unusually clean after-taste

Our COffees Dominican

Republic -SeaS.
Delicate & sweet with a wet, creamy
body & light, smoky aroma
A World of Coffee… roAsted to PerfeCtion
East Timor Exotic flavor with hints of chocolate
All of our coffee is roasted-to-order in micro-batches at & a rich, full body
our roastery in Americus, Georgia. This, combined with our
commitment to roasting and shipping most orders within 24
ACOES Soft acidity & full, smooth body with B
El Salvador -Sol. a sweet, mellow & chocolaty flavor
hours, is what makes it possible for us to deliver great coffee
time after time. Fairly traded java at its freshest best right to your Ethiopia Light body, strong citrus aroma, mild
Yirgacheffe citris flavor & high sweet acidity
doorstep. It’s a mouthful but that’s what we do!
Natural Ethiopia Rich & creamy with fruity fragrance,
Sidamo -SeaS. medium acidity & long, sweet after-taste
Cafe CampesinO Offers fOur rOast styles: Ethiopia Harrar Mellow & mild with sweet fruity
-Sol. fragrances & hints of blueberry
acidity coffee oil
Light Roast (light) Guatemala Sweet, fruity aroma & clean, sweet flavor
Light to medium smooth body. High, clean
acidity, and bright flavor. The bean will be dry Mexico Full-body balanced by a pleasant acidity
and brown with no surface oil. Solution:
FuLL City Roast (medium)
Nicaragua Light-bodied sweet flavor with high
herbal acidity
On the menu card I used A
The bright flavor and smoothness of our lighter
roast with the body and sweetness of darker Nicaragua Light body, soft herbal fragrance, smoky simple icons to explain
roasts. The bean may be dry or have faint
patches of oil on the surface.
aroma. Robust with medium acidity. the different roasts and
Peru Smooth medium-body with a sweet
Viennese Roast (medium-dark) fruity aroma & flavor
blends. I edited down the
The richness of French Roast without the
carbon-smoky flavor. The bean will be dark Sumatra Full-bodied & a bit wild in the cup; descriptions to make it
slightly sweet after-taste
reddish brown and only slightly oily. easier to pick from the
FRenCh Roast (dark) Tanzania Lively acidity - very unique & mild
These coffees have a very bold and rich, Peaberry -SeaS. coffee with tea-like qualities large selection.
caramel-smoky and syrupy flavor. The bean
Uganda -SeaS. Nutty, sweet & smoky. Balanced and
will be dark brown with a shiny surface.
smooth body with long aftertaste.
Sol. - Solidarity Coffees: Coffees from trading partner coops facing
For this 8”x30” sign I used B
difficult circumstances. Our support is critical to their coop’s viability. bold tropical colors to
Seas. - Seasonal Coffees: For a limited time, subject to availability.
draw attention to the three
We also offer natural water process decaffeinated
Online: www.cafecampesino.com Fax: 229.389.4814 keywords of the cafe.
coffees, Guayakí Fair Trade Organic yerba mates,
E-mail: info@cafecampesino.com Office: 725 Spring Street
Choice Fair Trade Organic teas, Dagoba Fair Trade
Phone: 229.924.2468 Americus, GA 31709
Organic chocolate products, & SweetLeaf® Stevia. This card, for
or 888.532.4728 C
supermarket coffee
A C bins, briefly describes

C
afe Campesino Advertisements Objective:
coffee menu, signage & bin cards Help customers make
Cafe Campesino an informed decision
from the numerous
coffee blends available.
Highlight the cafe’s
commitment to high-
quality, fair-trade,
organic coffee. Show the
international origins of
the various coffees.
the blend and the
cooperative where it
was grown, giving the
customer a connection
to it. A globe highlights
the source location. I built
this into a Photoshop
template with a pack
of customized maps so
that the cafe could plug
in their own info for new
blends in the future
 Sweet Treats
Date-Nut Bread
This scrumptious, moist nut bread is the perfect breakfast compliment.
Combining dates, pecans, and spices. We hand mix the ingredients into
the batter to guarantee superior quality.

1 lb Cake #26X $6.00

Case of 12 Cakes #26XC $65.00

Honey-Nut Peach Cake

Loaded with fresh Koinonia pecans, chopped peaches, succulent dates,
raisins, sweet potatoes, honey and more. A healthier alternative to
standard fruitcake, but still rich and delicious! We mix the batter by hand in
our small bakery and carefully monitor each batch for high quality. Be sure
to refrigerate your Honey-Nut Peach Cake until you are ready to enjoy.

1 lb 5 oz Cake #25X $13.00

Case of 12 Cakes #25XC $138.00

Brittles
We make our crunchy, delicious Peanut Brittle the old-fashioned way: in
small, buttery batches with plenty of fresh Georgia-grown nuts.

12 oz Tin Peanut Brittle #41TS $8.00

8 oz Bag Pecan Brittle
#42GS $6.00 Pecan Pie
Our hand-made pecan pie is a
delicious classic with luxurious
creamy filling and pecans
throughout. So good, Grandma
will be jealous!

Full Size 2 lb Pie #100P

Mini 3.5 oz Pie #100M
Koinonia Crafts
$18.00
$2.50
The Nut of the Month Club
Pecan Stuffed Dates Our Nut of the Month Club gives you
Succulent hand-pitted dates and your family an opportunity to enjoy a
** Thank you for remembering stuffed with lightly roasted
Koinonia pecans make for a sweet, wide variety of Koinonia treats delivered
that we cannot ship Peach Cakes
May 15 to September 15. crunchy, healthy treat! We barter to your home each month. Feel free to
Blue Jean Ceramic Mug
with the Children of Light follow our recommended items or create
Clarence Jordan, the founder of Koinonia, was nicknamed “the Prophet in
community in Dateland, Arizona
for their fresh and delicious dates Blue Jeans.” This hand-crafted, ceramic mug is a tribute to him, as well as a personalized subscription of your
and our Pecan Stuffed Dates are a lovely and useful keepsake item. Our friend Nashua Chantal hand-dips favorite products.b
the much-loved result. and paints these 8 oz. mugs right here on the farm. He has been assisted by Join for a year and receive 15% off every month.
countless visitors over the years in making these beautiful cups.
11 oz Tray #56T $13.00
#501S $10.00

Koinonia Farm
7 8 January
$21.00 + S&H
Pecan Sampler Tin (70T)
3 types of Koinonia pecans: Cinnamon-Spiced, Hickory Smoked, and Plain.
Clarence Jordan Quote
Cards February Honey-Nut Peach Cake (25X) & 1 lb Coffee* (30O)
Each high-quality card bears $24.00 + S&H Try this tasty breakfast combo. *P l e a s e s p e c i f y g r o u n d o r
a quotation from the Cotton
whole bean
Patch Gospel or from Clarence’s March Pecan Stuffed Dates (56T)
own catalyzing sermons. Two $13.00 + S&H Naturally sweet. Naturally delicious.
Koinonia Partners, Inc.
1324 GA Hwy. 49 South
Americus, GA 31719 copies each of nine designs, plus
envelopes. Thanks for the design April Date-Nut Bread (26X) & Pecan Butter (12T10)
go to our friend Ann Karp. $14.00 + S&H 2 Koinonia specialties that are delicious together or apart.

Gift Catalog 2010�2011

#80N $15.00

Koinonia Books Books By Clarence Jordan Koinonia Note Cards

Four designs of Koinonia
May
$18.00 + S&H
Chocolate Twin Delight (63T)
Last chance for chocolate before summer begins.

landmarks: Clarence’s writing June Oat-Nut Granola (47X)

Books by Clarence
Koinonia Farm Jordan
shack, the Koinonia bell, the $21.00 + S&H A 4 lb bag of fresh, nutty granola.
birdhouses in front of the Welcome
1324 Georgia Highway 49 South Clarence Jordan brought Center, and the woodshop. Pack July Cinnamon Spiced Pecans (15X) & Hickory Smoked Pecans (14X)
Americus GA 31719 the Scriptures to life with of twelve cards and envelopes. $16.00 + S&H Your taste buds will thank you after eating these two treats.
Drawings thanks to our friends
his 1960’s era “Cotton
Stephen Jovicich and Ann Karp. August Gourmet Party Mix (54G) & Fried Peanuts (53G)
229-924- 0391 Toll Free 877-738-1741 Patch” versions of the #85N $10.00 $11.50 + S&H 2 snacks perfect for eating on the run during your summer activities.
Fax 229-924-6504 New Testament, his
www.koinoniapartners.org poignant sermons, and Gratitude Guru & Joy Gang September Chocolate Lover’s Delight Gift Pail (50P)
The Cotton Patch Evidence: With Our Own Eyes his inspired and insightful The Substance of Faith & Bookmarks $20.00 + S&H Koinonia chocolate returns from its summer hiatus.
The Story of Clarence by Don Mosley interpretation of the Other Cotton Patch Sermons The Cotton Patch Gospels David Castle handed out
Jordan & the Koinonia Farm Don Mosley (with Joyce Hollyday) Those who never heard Clarence #111B Matthew & John Joy Gang & Gratitude Guru
$13.99
Sermon on the Mount.b October 2 lbs Fair Trade Coffee* (30T)
Experiment (1942-1970) tells the story of Jubilee Partners, a more books at www.koinoniapartners.org Jordan speak will welcome this #112B Luke & Acts membership cards everywhere he
$15.99 $22.00 + S&H Celebrate Fair Trade Month with Koinonia coffee.
by Dallas Lee daughter community of Koinonia chance to meet him. These #113B Paul’s Epistles went, creating an atmosphere of
$15.99
*P l e a s e s p e c i f y g r o u n d o r
Dallas Lee’s compelling and whose members minister to (and sermons demonstrate Clarence #114B Hebrews & Epistles $13.99
contagious goodwill. Six different
Clarence Jordan: Essential November Koinonia’s Pecan Pie (100P) whole bean
inspiring story of the early years learn from) refugees from around Jordan’s depth of spirit as he saw #110SB Set of all four books $43.99
designs, three each of joy and
Writings $18.50 + S&H Let Koinonia make your Thanksgiving pie.
of Koinonia. the world. ed. Joyce Hollyday fresh meaning in the most familiar gratitude. Designed by our friend
#150B $9.99 #100B $13.00 Part of the “Modern Spiritual passages of scripture. Foreword Ana Navarro. December Tin of Pecan Halves (10T)
Koinonia (Greek for loving community) was founded in 1942 to be a “demonstration plot for the Kingdom of God,” Cotton Patch for the Kingdom Koinonia Remembered: The
Masters” series.
#155B
13
$15.00
by Jimmy Carter.
#124B $18.99
#11M (1 bookmark)
#11M6 (6 bookmarks)
$2.00
$10.00
$20.00 + S&H 1 lb 8 oz tin of fresh new crop pecans. 14
sharing resources, work, and prayer much like the example of early Christians in the Book of Acts. by Ann Louise Coble First Fifty Years
Inspired by Clarence Jordan since ed. Kay Weiner Clarence Jordan: Turning Sermon on the Mount
Our most deeply held beliefs are drawn from Jesus' teachings—peacemaking, radical sharing, and brother/sisterhood among she was introduced to his words Stories and photographs from Written in 1951, this book has
Dreams into Deeds
people. In the 1950s and 60s, Koinonia was fiercely reviled by many for our racial integration and pacifist beliefs. Enduring in high school, Coble presents over 80 contributors that create a ed. Henlee Barnette remained timeless in its
an in-depth history of Koinonia, patchwork quilt of Koinonia’s first understanding of the “God
violence and rejection, even from local churches, Koinonia survived only by God's faithful protection. Our mail-order pecan Includes letters and lectures from
highlighting its roots in the half century. Clarence that are unavailable Movement” and of Christian
business brought us through years of local boycotts, and it remains our main source of earned income. Christian faith. #580B $9.99 responsibility in the face
anywhere else.
Koinonia is also a haven of down-to-earth theology. Founding member Clarence Jordan was a farmer and a Greek scholar. #305B $17.99 #125B $8.99 of injustice. It serves as a
Beyond the American Dream
Cynicism and Hope: foundation and inspiration for
He penned the Cotton Patch Version into South Georgia vernacular, seeking to place scripture in the 'here and now' of Reclaiming Discipleship in a
by Millard Fuller
Koinonia today.
Millard Fuller's "first and last" book. Cotton Patch Parables of
his day. His books and lively sermons are still beloved and well-known today. Postdemocratic Society Liberation #121B $11.99
An autobiography completed in
Our life of service has taken various forms through the years. In the early days, we extended friendship to our neighbors, ed. Meg E. Cox Clarence’s exploration of Jesus’
1968, Fuller recounts his rapid
This book looks at the tension Parables, featuring Bill Lane
mostly Black sharecroppers and tenant farmers. Habitat for Humanity was born here in 1968 to help neighbors afford between hope for a better world
rise to millionaire by the age of
29 when he and wife Linda made Doulos. Millard Fuller said, “if
decent, simple homes. Our current works include sustainable gardening and ecology, local ministries, educational offerings and the cynical notion that the you want to have your thinking
the dramatic decision to give away
world will only get worse. Featuring
and, as always, welcoming people to walk with us on this journey. Below is a list of ways you can become part of the story! their wealth and dedicate their lives challenged, read this book.”
a chapter by Koinonia Director #122B $18.00
to God. Their journey led to Bible
Bren Dubay.
scholar/activist Clarence Jordan at
For more information, visit
Koinonia Farm where the Fullers
www.cynicismandhope.net.
were inspired to start Habitat
#700B $14.99
for Humanity International and
The Fuller Center for Housing.
This 40-year old transcript was
Ways to Give Ways to Get Involved
rediscovered in the back of a filing
Donate! Round Up! Join! Adopt! Contribute! Visit: We invite visitors year round to participate in our cabinet following Millard's death
Thank you for purchasing from us and thank you for
considering these other important ways to support Koinonia:
shared life for a short while. Koinonia is an ideal location
for alternative spring break trips, youth group outings,
9 in early 2009 and is released for
the first time in September 2010.
10
church retreats, or personal retreat. #750B $15.00

Donate with your purchase. Many customers round up to

the nearest dollar. Many add their annual gift to their order.
Join the Nut of the Month Club and receive wonderful
goodies each month throughout the year. Koinonia is not
just for the holidays, but all year round!
Adopt a tree, bush or a flowering plant. For just a few
dollars a month you can help us keep Koinonia green.
Intern: Our seasonal intern program lasts roughly three
months. Whether life in community is your vocation or
not, the internship can offer insights to life with others
and participating in God's kingdom.
Spread the Word: Host a Friends of Koinonia event!
Share our publications with your friends! Invite us to your

Contribute to the Joining Hands Capital Campaign

church! Forward our monthly e-mail newsletter to everyone
you know! We appreciate you keeping our story alive. Solution:
and help us enhance and expand our ministries and
much more.
For more information, e-mail
info@koinoniapartners.org. I worked with the farm’s
interns to arrange and

K
take hundreds of product
oinonia Farm 2010 Catalog Objective: photos. I created a
selected pages Koinonia is a Christian dove icon based on
Koinonia Farm community running a the farm’s old logo to
sustainable farm. use for pagination and
created several vector
Create a self-mailing patterns based on quilts
catalog for an older for banners. I chose type
audience, promoting the and laid out the pages
hand-made quality of the with an emphasis on
goods and in character readability and bright,
with the farm’s values. friendly colors.
 B

Solution:
Variation in color, A
typography and size
emphasize the important
text above decoration
A that blends into the
background texture.

I drew a scene showing a B

group of diverse people

G
Objective: dancing together in a
o dancing A Create a slide for display circle. This drawing went
digital poster & t-shirt on advertising flat- through many iterations
Goshen Community Contra Dancing screens in local cafes. before I settled on this
Must be memorable, but style and view. I used
read fast because the different tones of just
display cycles relatively two ink colors to keep
quickly between ads. printing costs low while
helping to distinguish
B Create a t-shirt design one figure from another. I
that captures the fun and included enough detail to
energy of contra dancing. reward a longer viewing.
 Solution:
I chose a hybrid of
black-letter and san-

A
serif roman forms for
mbassador Fine Clothiers Objective: their visual similarities
logo & stationary Given a word at random, to imagery found in
class: Type, The Letter imagine a company formal-wear such
identity (in this case a as cuff links, pleats
fine menswear shop) and and wing tip shoes.
design a suitable word- I referenced several
mark. Next extend the different typefaces while
logo into a system designing the custom
of stationary. letter forms in this mark
with an emphasis on
rhythm and symmetry.
 Solution:
I referenced hood
ornaments and high
speed vehicles to get
ideas for the shape and
contours of the package.
Opposing folds give
aggressive shape to
the surfaces and a flap
underneath, designed
to look like a jet intake
scoop, lifts the nose of
the container up at an
angle like an aircraft
taking off.

G
I designed the logo and
igawatt Candy Powder Objective: pattern of markings to
package design Create a container that accentuate the impact of
class: package design captures the essence of the container’s contours.
one concept; in this case The logo also had to be
speed. Then, design it’s readable at a small size
markings to present a because the package
theoretical product. lacked large display
surfaces. Since this
was to hold a food
product, I adhered a
foil pouch inside.
 Solution:
We based our strategy
game on the metaphor
of traveling by ship
to different islands
collecting goods. We
used a magnetic board
with hexagonal tiles to
create a game-space
that’s different every time
you play and evolves as
the game progresses.

I
We wanted to keep the
slandia Objective: visuals from getting too
board game Work in a group of five pirate-centered, so we
class: collaborative processes to create a board-game used visual references
from concept to finished, to ancient Greek sea
packaged product. voyages as well. My main
role in the group was
drawing all the line-art.
We were invited to present
Islandia in the National
Gaming Convention in
Las Angeles.
Richard E.W. Aguirre rewaguirre@gmail.com
(503) 510-2861
resume P.O. Box 62
Americus Georgia 31709

Skill Set Employment History

In-house and freelance design Graphic Designer: The Fuller Center for Housing
Self-directed and collaborative processes Americus, GA
Identity system creation and developement (229) 924-2900
Print production and pre-press Duration: August 2009 – August 2011
Online resource developement
Self-mailers and other direct marketing items Freelance Design Work:
Apparel and merchandise design Goshen, IN
Package design Summer 2008 - Summer 2009
Signage and informational design Clients include: Goshen College, Goshen
Traditional and digital Illustration techniques Community Contra Dance and Elkhart County
Digital Photography Works Together.
Digital photo processing for web and print
Presentation and critique strategies Assistant Designer: Identity Advertising Inc.
Inter-office communication and project management Goshen, IN
(574) 534-2220
Software Experience Duration: November 2008 – February 2009

Framer: Accents Framing & Gifts

Proficient: Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Quark,
Goshen, IN
Word
Duration: November 2008 – February 2009
Experience: Acrobat Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver,
Aftereffects, Excel, Powerpoint, CIVICRM
Framer: Creative Craft & Frame Shop
Fundamentals: html, css, java and php web creation
Corvallis, OR
(541) 753-7316
Languages Duration: Spring 2008 – June 2008

3 years high school Spanish plus recent lessons Bookbinder: Cascades Printing & Mailing
1 year college Japanese Corvallis, OR
some Italian (541) 737-4941
Duration: Summer 2006 - Summer 2007
Professional References
Education
Faith Fuller: The Fuller Center for Housing
229-924-7130 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Oregon State University
ffuller@fullercenter.org Corvallis, OR
Graduated 2008
Dave Campbell: Cafe Campesino Major in Applied Visual Arts
(229) 924-2468 Additional focus on Instrumental Music
dave@cafecampesino.com Study Abroad: Rome Summer Arts Program

Amanda Moore: Koinonia Farm Additional course in web design: Goshen College
(423) 341-2661 Goshen, IN
info@koinoniapartners.org Completed 2009