Simone Rudder-Profile_Portfolio

influences Minimalism(inspaceanddesign),oldworld

architecture,fashion,photography,classic

sportscardesigns,theoceanandtheforest.

Awidearrayofsights,soundsandtextures.

philosophy Iworkoutofmyloftapartmentwithagreat

viewtothelushhillswhereIlive.WhenIget

tiredofbeingatmycomputer,Ipickupmy

Nikon,jumpinmycaranddrive...exploring

myislandandotherCaribbeanislands

throughthelensofmycamera.

Thiskeepsmeinspiredandmotivated.

Staypsyched,workhardandplayhard!

S I M O N E R U D D E RG R A P H I C C O M M U N I C AT I O N S D E S I G N E R

& V I S U A L C O N S U LTA N T

[email protected] | +1 868 678 0766 | dpi98.com | jpgmag.com/people/dpi1969

WHO I AM

MORE ABOUT ME

I’mafreelancegraphicdesignerwith15+yearsexperienceindeliveringcreativesolutions,fromconcepttofinalartworkforthecorporate,resort/propertydevelopmentandpublishingmarket.

I’vecreatedandmanagedthedesignofevery-thingfrombrochures,advertisements,promotionalcollateralforconventionsandevents(banners,billboards&displays),tologosandbrandidentityalongwithphotoshopwork,digitalphotographyandmuchmore.

location Trinidad&Tobago,Caribbean

dpi98.com

company DPI-proprietor/graphicdesigner

duration Since1998

staff Justme!!!

education On-the-jobexperiencefrom1991to1998

asaseniorgraphicdesignerinthefield

ofadvertising.

ADIMseminars(AdobeCSProfessional)

Comprehensivecourseinanimationin2003

DistinctioninFineArts,CambridgeA’Level

Beforebecominganindependentgraphicdesigner,IworkedatsomeofthelargestadvertisingfirmsinTrinidadandgainedmyexperiencethere.Learnedtheimportanceofworkingtoadeadline,withinbudgetandsuccessfullytranslatingmyclient’svisionintoanendresultthatworksforthem.

I’vebeenworkingvirtuallyformanyyearsandacquiredadisciplinetoworksuccessfullyfrommyhomeoffice.Ifyouwantyourprojectdonequicklyandbeautifully,withoutthehassleofabigdesignfirm,Iamthefreelancerforyou.

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[email protected] | +1 868 678 0766 | dpi98.com | jpgmag.com/people/dpi1969

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RejaneLtd. Specialisesininteriordesign,andalsooffers servicesinconstructionandproject management. a)Letterhead b)Envelope c)Callcards(front&backprint) d)Complimentaryslip

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KnaggsDevelopersLtd. Projectmanagementandserviceprovidersin theconstructionandenergyindustry. a)Letterhead b)Complimentaryslip c)Callcards(front&backprint)

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Trinidad & Tobago Energy Exchange The Energy Exchange is intended to be a web based solution, providing a detailed Company registration repository of information from which Purchasers can select appropriate Suppliers that meet their necessary standards.

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Tsunami Marine Ltd. CARICOM based and staffed Naval Architectural Unit which undertakes the full range of technical and design consultative work in support of the Caricom Government Maritime Administrations, Ship-owners, Financial Institutions, Insurers and Oil, Gas and Energy sector players within the region.

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CGFNS ECAS (Education Comparability Assessment System).

Designed to facilitate consistent, methodological comparison of curriculum for programmes of study in specific applied disciplinary fields.

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CGFNS ECT (Education Comparability Tool)

Designed to provide a structural scaffolding to enable a detailed curriculum comparison between two programmes of study to determine their relative convergence and divergence in; Foundational, Professional, Clinical Education and Learning Outcomes.

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Granite City Consulting (Trinidad) Ltd. Publishers of the Trinidad & Tobago

Energy Guide, a directory with the database of companies and the services provided in the oil and gas industry within region.

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Knaggs Developers Ltd. Project management and service providers in the construction and energy industry.

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RejaneLtd.Specialisesininteriordesign,andalsooffersservicesinconstructionandprojectmanagement.

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QuestionMarkEntertainmentDECIBEL

Anannualconferenceandexpothatfocusesoneverythingentertainment;music,composers,dance,theatre,makeup,stageproductionetc.CompaniessuchasUniversal,Warner,SonyandDisneyhadrepresentativesinvolved.Alsonoteworthy,arethecelebrityspeakersandperformersfromlocal,regionalandinternationalmarketstakepartannually.

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TheRedPepperRestaurant.

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KittitianHill,StKittsHoldingcompanyforthedevelopmentofTheVillageatKittitianHill

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ThinkProductionLtd.Recordingandsmallvideocompany.

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BelleMontFarms/KittitianHillHoldingcompanyforthedevelopmentoffarmland,nursery,farm-to-tableagricultureatBelleMontFarmsatKittitianHill


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Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd. (MHTL) Corporate Brochure


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GeneroCommunicationsc/o EmbassyofSpaininTrinidad&Tobago Contractedprojectedtocreateprintedcollateralforthe Embassy’sannualconcert

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TheBanquet&ConferenceCentreatMovieTowne Rebrandingtheadvertisementsthatpromotethefacilityand servicesofferedattheestablishment.

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KnaggsDevelopersLimited/ Trinidad&TobagoEnergyGuide

a)Celebrating15Years25x5colsAdvertisementfor advertorialintheEnergyConferenceSupplementin TheGuardianNewspaper.

b)Coverdesigndonefor15thEditionoftheTTEGDirectory

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GeneroCommunicationsc/oREPSOLTrinidad FullPageadvertisementinrecognitionandcelebrationof Trinidad&Tobago’sIndependence

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ILODecentWorkTeamandOfficefortheCaribbeanCampaign-HIVawarenesswithintheworkplace


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YourLifePurpose Limited Corporate Promotion Re-branding

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3rdEyeInspectionsandCorrosion ControlServicesLimited Corporatebrochureforcompanyprofile anditsservices


MASSYSTORES Calendar2016 Annualcalendarfeaturingtasteyrecipes alongwithadvertiserswithinthefood, beverageanddistributionindustryin Trinidad&Tobago.


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GeneroCommunications c/oALBROSCO

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GrandHarbourWaterfrontResidences Grenada,WI LifestyleBrochuretopromoteandadvertise apartmentsandcondominiumsonthe waterfrontwithprivateberths

St. KittsAn island of natural beauty

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Rich in natural beauty with tropical forests, deserted beaches and a quarterof the land set aside as National Park, St. Kitts is an unspoiled gem among the islands of the West Indies.

The tropical climate and cooling trade winds make it welcoming all year round. St. Kitts rich cultural heritage is very much alive and its engaging charm guarantees you a very warm welcome.

Sitting in the central Caribbean, mid-way between St. Barths and Antigua,St. Kitts is now emerging as an international luxury destination in its own right.

With direct flights from London, New York, Miami and Atlanta, and connections to a host of other countries, it’s a great place to kick back and relax.

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KittitianHill ResortBrochurefordevelopment inSt.Kitts,WI

Architect Bill Bensley has designed the number one resort in CondéNast Traveller Top Hotels seven years running.

He is renowned for his attention to detail, which creates a seamlessexperience through every feature of a destination on Kittitian Hill.Bensley has emphasized the natural elements of the landscape byusing traditional wooden shingles, which help the structures blendin with their surroundings.

Bill Bensley's other accolades and awards include: • Time Magazine’s Time Design 100 • Fast Company Magazine’s 100 World’s Most Creative People • Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers. • Top Spa Designer in Asia by AsiaSpa Magazine • Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List 2010

Kittitian Hill is a milestone sustainable destination.

Every building reflects founder Val Kempadoo’s philosophy, which celebrates the culture of the region, promotes the economic and social development of the community and respects the environment. Construction takes place in collaboration with a team of local contractors and craftsmen, using sustainable materials.

The architect’s vision

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Welcome to Kittitian Hill

Picture a community that stretches from the tropical forests onthe slopes of Mount Liamuiga to the shores of the Caribbean Seabelow. Imagine everything you could wish for – private villas,cottages and suites, a destination spa, our own organic farm, bars,farm-to-table restaurant, shops and an open-air cinema.A sustainable 18-hole championship golf course, designed byIan Woosnam, completes the picture.

We call it sustainable luxury living.

Kittitian Hill is a unique 160 hectare (400 acre) sustainabledevelopment, designed by world-famous architect Bill Bensley.All properties are fully managed by Sedona Resorts, the worldclass resort operator and creator of the Award Winning Mii AmoSpa in Arizona.

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Nestled among a grove of ancient giant mango trees, Mango Walk, our rainforest spa sits high on the mountain and close to heaven. This unique backdrop offers the ultimate escape – lose yourself in the tropical forest and rebalance your mind and body. Secluded and peaceful, you’re surrounded by nature in this inspiring setting.

Sink into one of our private natural pools and relax into the sensation of being held in the arms of hundred-year old mango trees. Our unique tree-houses are the perfect place to sit and meditate, have a treatment or stretch yourself with a yoga class. Or choose from a wide range of soothing indigenous therapies in our treatment rooms hidden away among the natural pools, on the edge of the wilderness. You’ll leave feeling more alive than ever in mind, body and spirit.

Opening early 2015.

Mango WalkOur rain forest spa

“Destined to be one of the world’s most unique spa experiences, Mango Walk Spa will take you on a very personal journey to stimulate both your physical and spiritual awareness by exploring andreflecting on a number of special places and events along the way.” ~ George Lidicker, CEO & President Sedona Resorts

Welcome to Belle Mont Farm: a place where time seems to slow down as you relax into the laid-back vibe of the place. Step onto your private terrace and take in the panorama that surrounds you – with the lush green tropical forest tumbling down the slopes of Mount Liamuiga to the Caribbean sea below.

Belle Mont Farm is a collection of private, one-bedroom, detached Cottages and larger four-bedroom Greathouses, carefully crafted to be in harmony with the tropical landscape. Each property is individually positioned to take advantage of the awesome views over 400 acres of organic farmland and the neighbouring islands of St. Barths, St. Martin, Statia and Saba. Each Cottage offers open verandahs on two sides, a porch or pool deck, a refreshing rainwater shower and a freestanding bathtub with views unlike any you’ve ever seen before from your bathroom.

Attention to detail is everywhere. You’ll find a crate of farm-fresh fruit on your verandah each morning and when you come back from the beach or pool. Inside theCottages you’ll find bedrooms with high ceilings, crisp linen and a well- stocked refrigerator with a selection of fine wines carefully chosen by our Sommelier. In yourprivate bathroom you’ll find specially formulated organic toiletries. You can even transform your room into your own personal cinema with the giant pull-down screen, projector and tablet loaded with movies – we’ll even supply the popcorn.

It’s the perfect place to spend quality time with someone special, eating good food fresh from the tropical farm or foraged from the land, forest or sea. When it's time to leave you’ll take away amazing memories of beautiful sunsets, a sky filled with stars, anda place you’ll want to come back to again and again.

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Trinidad Weddings Annual Magazine for all your wedding needs and tips

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What happens one ordinary evening when some work colleagues decide to go out for drinks? Sparks just might fly!

This is what happened to Keomi and Luke, even though they had been working at the same company for years - they had gone virtually unnoticed to each other…until that evening.

According to Keomi, “After a few glasses of wine, one of us needed to go to the bathroom, at which point we realized that our legs had become intertwined under the bar stools. It was only after several months and coy looks at each other at work that the first tangible “move” was made. And as they say, the rest is history.”

After a year of dating, Keomi and Luke went on an anniversary picnic date, under a pink poui tree, in the Queens’ Park Savannah.

One year after that, they were planning their engagement photo shoot. The look they were after was natural and casual.

Keomi recounts, “Luke had the brilliant idea of re-creating our favourite picnic date, so we used Pinterest to research ideas. The Saturday before the shoot, we gathered our picnic props- such as blankets, fruits, a bottle of champagne, glasses, picnic basket, cheese and crackers, a baguette and tea cups. Luke also packed a table and chair set and his guitar. We probably went a little overboard!

When we got to the destination, Julie Charlett, our Photographer, remarked that she had never seen any other couple walk with that many props! We chose a location in Paramin that had some significance to us and which was a little remote. We were sure that no-one had gone there for a shoot before; which suited us well, since we didn’t want to do anything that had been done before.”

During the two hour shoot, the couple admitted to having a case of the giggles since they had to stare into each other’s eyes and make slow, subtle movements to catch certain shots. However, after a while it became second-nature and started to feel so magical that sometimes they forgot that Julie was there capturing their images!

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Picnic Perfect ... Keomi & Luke’s engagement

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Editor’s Picksfrom New York’s BridalFashion Week

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Madeleine Fig by Jannina Figueroa

Since her 2013 launch at the International Trade Show Intermoda in Mexico, Jannina Figueroa has encountered a frenzy of international press coverage from Spain to Peru. Madeleine Fig has quickly become an “it girl” brand for Editors and retailers looking for something different. Jannina describes her collection as “vintage with a modern edge” and offers unusual silhouette choices. She uses distinctive fabrics and trims to create texture and mixes white fabrics with natural hues, to achieve a vintage flair. Most recently, Abigail Shafran, Producer of the T.V. show, Under Cover Boss, won the 2013 Emmy for “Outstanding Reality Show” and wore one of Madeline’s gowns.

All of Madeline Fig’s gowns are made in Los Angeles.

Words by: Simone Sant-Ghuran

Trinidad Weddings was on location at New York’s Bridal Fashion Week, during October 2013. Although hundreds of gowns sashayed down the runways, there were a few designers we thought were show-stoppers:

TW Wed-Zine Editor, Simone Sant-Ghuran interviews Jannina Figueroa from Madeline Fig.

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ifferent bride, ifferent dress

Words by: Stephanie Ramlogan

We express who we are through our style. When it comes to wedding dresses, the same rules apply!

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You’ll know you’re a fashion-loving, unpredictable bride if you enjoykeeping people guessing about yourfashion choices; so why not do thesame with your wedding dress? Push the boundaries with non-traditional colours or shapes.Consider playing with different lengths other than what might be expected. Keep in mind though, while you may want to be dramatic, don’t lose sight of your body and what silhouettes flatter you best.

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Mimic the softness of the surroundings; the rolling waters and the silky sand,

with soft draping and easy silhouettes. Choose skirts that glide over the floor in

light, airy fabrics to keep you cool and refreshed. A beach bride is a no-fuss,

all-natural beauty.

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A Local take on Honeymoon Wear Words by: Simone Sant-Ghuran

TW: How did you get started on your fashion business journey?I used to work as a Mechanical Engineer at an Engineering Consulting firm in Manhattan. The train station where I got off for work was underneath the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). I’ve always been interested in fashion and although I never saw myself designing, I wanted to learn how to sew. So, I signed up for a class called “Learn to sew like a Pro.” The following semester I took a few more classes. Next thing you know, in September 2010, I was giving two weeks’ notice to the Engineering firm to start Fashion School, full time.

TW: Why did you choose knits as your specialty?I hated the first knit class that I took! The machine was frustrating to use and the teacher was mean. At FIT, after attaining my Associate Degree, though, I had to decide on

a Bachelor’s degree specialization. I originally wanted to do Sportswear but then I noticed postings for Knitwear designers more than any other specialization. I decided to give knitwear a second chance. At the same time, I began to love the sleek, knitwear designs that I had been seeing from: Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang and Phillip Lim. Their knits weren’t the artsy-crafty things that I had associated with knits, instead they were edgy and easy to wear. At the last minute, I switched my specialization from Sportswear to Knitwear.

TW: How do you see your pieces fitting intoa honeymooner’s wardrobe?Knits by nature have an ease to them and have built in stretch because of the stitch structure. I think the last thing a bride wants to wear after squeezing into a corset, is another fitted garment that doesn’t move easily with her

Aisling Camps, Aisling Knits

Recently, I met with two daughters of our soil who are breaking new ground with their own versions of honeymoon and resort wear for the modern, Caribbean woman.

I couldn’t help but warm immediately to Aisling Camps. Her designs seemed to me as honest and as refreshing as her personality was!

Here’s what she had to share with me about her most recent knitwear collection:

Photos by Donald Michael Chambers for Aisling Knits

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body. My pieces can be thrown over a bathing suit while honeymooning and are a more polished type of casual wear. I also have sophisticated pieces that can be worn to dinner with the new hubby. My pieces are versatile and can be styled many ways. Best of all, you don’t need to iron knits so they’re perfect for travelling. Just give them some steam or hang them up in the bathroom while you take a hot shower and you’re ready to go!

TW: Who is your ideal customer? My ideal customer is a confident woman, with a youthful spirit. Someone who can put her own personal stamp on any outfit. My pieces are simple but if you look closely there are details there that complement a woman’s figure without being ostentatious.

TW: What do you see for your brand withinthe next 5 years?I would like Aisling Knits to be the first Caribbean-based knitwear label that garners international recognition. I think light-weight knitwear is a niche that really hasn’t been filled yet locally. There is a market for it and a great potential for business.

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Trinidad Weddings Customised headings created for the magazine from 2014 to 2016

Romancing The Sari. . .

The Modern HinduBride

Words by:Stephanie Ramlogan

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JAVPublishing Children’sstorybook

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Granite City Consulting(Trinidad) Ltd.Publishers of the Trinidad & Tobago Energy Guide, a directory with thedatabase of companies and the servicesprovided in the oil and energy industrywith in region.

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Granite City Consulting (Trinidad) Ltd. Expo booth

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Trinidad & Tobao Motors Ltd Advertisement promoting BMW 5 series

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Question Mark Entertainment

Promotional poster for Decibel Conference & Expo 2015

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Invitation to launch of resort.

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