Hey friends, my name is Zachary Zorbas, founder of Zorba Graphic Design. What will I find on this site you ask?

Zachary’s graphic design portfolio
Zorba Graphic Design blog
A page to get the ball rolling and hire me
An easy way to get in touch with me
and other interesting things.

I am a freelance graphic designer, specializing (but not limited to) in logo design and brand identity design. I’m typically known for designing logos, websites, letterhead, business cards, packaging and more.

The Person

I found my affinity for design when I was 14, although at that age I had no idea what it would turn into. I began creating anything from forum/email signatures, banners and other graphics for popular gaming websites, avatars, and others upon discovering Adobe Photoshop. A year later I received demand from people to get into making websites. I learned html and php on my own and whipped up a couple websites for people. Me and a friend then created a forum where people would come and request graphics to be custom made for them, from us. All of this was a great experience and it launched me into my career at an early age. I may only be 22 years old, but I am:

Experienced
I’ve been doing design since I was 14!

Problem solver
I’ve always had a natural ability of solving problems. I easily remain relaxed and focused in the face of the most stressful problem that may arise.

Minimalistic
I live a life of simplicity which translates into my design style (even though I have many other styles, this is the most prominent). I don’t believe in cluttering things with as much information as you possibly can. People are tired of that and it no longer sells or convinces people of anything. Society has embraced simplicity and clear communication, they love it. If you agree with this, we are definitely on the same page.

Up to date
I follow all the most popular design and business blogs. I am current with design trends going on. This does not mean that I copy what other people are doing. But I have a lot of good ideas inspired from the biggest names in the design community of today. You will get a much lower price with me, but the same(or better) quality of work and customer service.

Wise
For my age I am extremely wise. I spend a lot of time with friends older than I who own businesses. They have taught me how to be a true professional, highly skilled in their field. Many people are impressed by the advice I am capable of giving and the work I have produced at such a young age. I’m not your typical 22 year old guy.

After moving up to Duluth from the Minneapolis area I started to get more serious about design. In Duluth I began college at Duluth Business University. Where I was tremendously influenced by my teachers and fellow students. I really grew as a designer here and learned philosophies that forever changed me and my style. Duluth Business University has by far the best design program in the Duluth area.

Zorba Graphic Design Blog

On my blog you will find current, helpful information regarding all things design. I will only post about things that I feel are hugely important information or things that I truly feel are worth sharing with other people. I will never post anything just for the sake of posting or to attract subscribers. I am simply being me here, nothing more, nothing less. The main reasons I started the blog was to become a better designer, learn a new skill set, share information with people, and meet new people.

Read my blog and see if I can teach you something new.

My Business

Zorba Graphic Design is a growing brand identity focused design studio. Serving people like yourself and businesses worldwide.

Based in Duluth Minnesota, I work hard providing clients with high quality professional design. I specialize in logo design, corporate identity design, branding, web design, print design (CD covers, business cards, letterhead, posters, book covers, etc.).

I absolutely love what I do so naturally I give each project my all.

Achievements

• ADDY awarded for Zorba Graphic Design stationery set
• Chosen President of the Graphic Design club for Duluth Business University
• Banner design chosen for the DBU Graphic Design Club
• Chosen to speak at MacArthur Elementary School in Duluth about poster design

Events

• Lunch Panel (Progress in City Hall with Don Ness) — January 21st
• Access Northland: The Kitch “Getting Your Foot in the Door” — February 25th
• Fuse Duluth Birthday Bash (1/2 hour Fuse Info Hour) — March 23rd, 2010
• College Connection Wrap up; Date: April 14th Playhouse “Rent” performance after
• ADDY Awards — March 5th

Social Media

I am very involved online. Often meeting new people and making new friends through these wonderful sites. Please add me on any of the following sites I am involved with.

Google Buzz Do you use Gmail? Follow me on here to join discussions and also get my updates from Twitter.
Twitter Follow me on Twitter for quality links to useful articles, sites, free fonts, and more. I am most active on Twitter. I absolutely love it.
Facebook Befriend me on Facebook to get some updates, and see a more personal perspective of Zachary Zorbas.
LinkedIn Join me on LinkedIn for business networking.
Zorba Graphic Design Facebook fanpage Get updates on new posts I make on Zorba Graphic Design and other design updates.
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StumbleUpon Add me here to check out what sites I think are cool.
Vimeo Add me here to get all my latest useful videos.
Foursquare Add me here to see where I’m at in the Duluth and Minneapolis area.

Contact

Please contact me for anything. Whether it be to ask a question or simply saying hello. Thanks!