Nate Voss
Designer + illustrator

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NATE'S BIO.

Nate Vosis a designer, illustrator, talkshow host and design journalist. Working in Omaha since 2001, Nate served four years on the Board of Directors for AIGA Nebraska and currently teaches design for Metropolitan Community College in addition to his freelance work. Nate has interviewed design luminaries such as Kit Hinrichs, Debbie Millman, Joe Duffy, Marian Bantjes, Chip Kidd, Ann Willoughby, and many others. Currently, Nate's work can be seen here at Vossome.com and at 36Point.com, where he maintains the webcomic 1PT.Rule and hosts The Reflex Blue Show. In 2009, Nate became the only person to guest host Design Matters with Debbie Millman, a leading industry talkshow focusing on design and contemporary culture. Nate has also illustrated two children's books, The Legend of Lil' Red and Tiny and His Big Adventures.

:: Previous Work ::

 

A new section of work samples is on the way! For now, please visit the old portfolio page. Thanks and check back soon!

:: The Vossome Blog ::

 

Thursday, January 22, 2009

36 Point Now on Twitter, Gets Awesome Backdrop

36 Point got a Twitter this morning, you can follow us here or check it out at the top of the page on 36 Point. We're going all the way down to Fort Smith, Arkansas to judge the ADDYS this weekend — so keep up to date with where we're at! Also, it gave me a chance to do this little guy for the backdrop:

from Nate Voss to you.


Monday, January 19, 2009

Road Trip: Fort Smith, AR ADDYS Judging


This weekend Donovan Beery and I are traveling to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to judge their 2009 ADDYS. As a former member of the AIGA Nebraska board of directors, I've seen my share of competition judging from the side of the organization behind them. Passing judgment myself? Also not a new experience. (Ha!)

It's a very exciting thing to be involved in, but there is also a large amount of responsibility. Judging can be tough. You only get a few seconds to spend with each piece in which to assess its communicative value. Spend too long on one and you'll be shortchanged on others. Don't spend long enough and you may miss the vital key that takes a message from "clever" to "mind-blowing."

You'll be able to keep tabs on us during the trip by visiting 36Point.com. Wish us luck!

from Nate Voss to you.


Monday, January 12, 2009

36 Point: An Interview with Sean Adams



My 2008 interview with highly-successful designer Sean Adams of Adams Morioka is now available to read over at 36 Point. Go check it out!

from Nate Voss to you.