Monique Cousineau
309-453-4139
mlcousineau@blacklightstudios.com
EXPERIENCE
BlackLight Studios
01/2002 - Present
Numerous print and web design projects for clients in Boston, Annapolis,
Chicago, Minneapolis and New York. Projects include brand identity
design, website design, project and event management, and photography. In
addition, I have run a collective art studio; organizing shows, planning
events as well as holding classes and seminars for artists. I have
organized and run four large scale gallery shows (2,500 square feet
of art and performance space) for Boston based organization NELA.
Current Client List:
• Pivotal Impressions - http://fashionfitformula.com -
Replaced original table oriented design with css template based structure and
new artwork, giving it a cleaner more orgaized design.
• Ice Breaker
LLC - http://midnightseduction.com Midnight
Seduction is a live action role playing game.
Curl Corporation
08/2000 - 09/2001
Cambridge, MA
Senior Designer / Art Director
"The Curl™ content language combines layout, scripting and
programming capabilities in one integrated environment."
Worked with the Creative Director on the Application Development Environment
Interface design including the logic and graphics of the interface
navigation system. Designed graphics for inclusion in the corporate
website using such techniques as collage, oriental calligraphy and
acrylic/gouache/tempura paints. Design of company branding materials
and the creation of documents and materials for internal design strategy
coordination.
FierceStarling Productions
01/2000 - 12/2001
Boston, MA
Art Director / Principal
Organized a group of artists, photographers, web designers and programmers.
Responsibilities included sales and marketing, web and print graphic
design.
Clients: TMF Management (financial services consultant), Harvard Clinical
Research Institute, CDAC Clinical Research, EventFull Promotions (Promoters
for major sporting events).
Virtual Village Communication Services
06/1995 - 12/1999
Clinton Massachusetts
Art Director
Web designer in partnership with Creative Director; responsible for
marketing and account management, vendors and outside services. Worked
with the Area Chamber of commerce on local activities and events planning,
designed and produced marketing and advertising materials.
BankBoston, N.A FLEET
01/1992 - 12/1999
Waltham, MA
Art Director
Project manager; development of Graphical User Interface for the animated
touch-screen ATMs. Supervised all aspects of the project including
the design and production of 2- and 3D graphics from inception to roll-out.
Project manager, including art and photo direction for various large
campaigns for in-branch merchandising. Designed and produced collateral
and direct marketing materials including Annual Reports, catalogs,
brochures and newsletters, and product packaging materials for the
Business Groups.
Irma S. Mann, Strategic Marketing, Inc.
08/1989 - 08/1991
Boston, MA
Graphic Designer
Designed and produced collateral materials for the hospitality industry,
including brochures, ads, menus, newsletters, calendars and direct
mail campaigns.
Corey McPherson Nash
06/1988 - 09/1991
Watertown, MA
Contract designer. Designed logos and produced comps for presentations,
package design, illustrations, and mechanicals.
Clifford Selbert Design
01/1988 - 03/1988
Cambridge MA
Contract designer. Produced mechanicals, logo designs and color thermal
illustrations for technical books.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Boston US-Massachusetts
09/1984 – 06/1987
Associate Degree
Course work included creative and concept work, typography, book design,
package design, corporate identity, poster design, photography, design
theory, color theory, and mechanicals.
