91 DESIGNS: Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio day - April 22nd, 2009

Muriel Sommers principal of M. Sommers & Associates, a media consulting group that specializes in publishing of magazines, newspapers and special publications. Among the most well recognized publications and clients are: South Florida Business Journal, South Florida Business Journal Book of Lists, South Florida Magazine, Florida Home & Garden, Florida Trend, Miami Business, WorldCity Business, Casa & Estilo Internacional Magazine, Synovate and World Trade Center Miami.

Ms. Sommers was named Executive Director of the International Advertising Association/Florida Chapter in January 1999 and in January 2002, was named Director of Chapter Services for the International Advertising Association Worldwide. In 2003, Ms. Sommers was chosen to participate as a judge for the American Marketing Association EFFIE Awards.

Jamie Tao is an art director at Alma DDB, an advertising agency in Coral Gables. Jamie's main account is State Farm. She has also worked on McDonalds and Cricket (a cell phone company). tv, print and online. Produce a national McDonalds' commercial and it's playing nationally. I also just won "Best of Show" in the print category at the Addys this year. On the side, I write for an art blog (doodlersanonymous.com ). I think your students might enjoy the site. Have them check it out if they like illustration.
www.jamietao.com

Inah Mercedes, designer and illustrator
www.inahmercedes.com
www.carregalpease.com

Debbie Lang is a advertising sales representation in the Miami market for over 20 years. Her clients include: VisiMap Publishing who represents the largest printed and distributed tourist publication in South Florida, and Aventura Mall Holiday Catalog.
deblang@the-beach.net