Les Kollegian

Les Kollegian

San Diego, California, United States
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As CEO of Jacob Tyler, Les’ goal is to create an internal experience that fosters…

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Education

Licenses & Certifications

  • Google Certified Speaker Graphic

    Google Certified Speaker

    Google

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • Art Therapist

    Childrens National Medical Center

    - 1 year 1 month

    Children

    Most Rewarding Experience I have had.

Publications

  • CREATIVITY 40

    Harper Collins

    Jacob Tyler is published in Creativity 40 (the 40th annual Creativity Awards book) showcasing one GOLD award, one SILVER award, and five honorable honorable mentions for Web design and Interactive design projects. For links to all design projects published, please refer to the list above.

  • CREATIVITY 38

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    CREATIVITY 38: The latest volume in the lavishly illustrated Creativity series, the premier annual showcase for outstanding graphic design from around the globe will be distributed internationally by Crescent Hill Books and Harper Collins in early 2009. Jacob Tyler is excited to have been selected by a jury of our peers as a 2008 Creativity 38 Platinum Award Winner for our print design of the Trader Vics Las Vegas Menu System.

  • CREATIVITY 39

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    CREATIVITY 39: Jacob Tyler is published in Creativity 39 (the 39th annual Creativity Awards book) showcasing three GOLD awards, two SILVER awards, and two honorable mentions for print design and Web design. The graphic design projects are listed above and include design for Terranea Resort, Ossur, AIGA, and College Magazine.

  • CREATIVITY 41

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    CREATIVITY 41: Jacob Tyler is featured in Creativity 41, the premier annual showcase for outstanding graphic design from around the globe will be distributed internationally. Jacob Tyler is excited have won two San Diego Web design awards for the San Diego Italian Film Festival and Point Loma Nazarine University.

  • Global Corporate Identity 3

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    15 of Jacob Tyler’s logos were chosen to be included in Global Corporate Identity 3. This book is the latest in the very successful Global Corporate Identity series, which has become an essential reference for businesspersons everywhere. Showcasing some of the best corporate identity design in the world today GCI3 is a 320-page, full color hardback book. This new volume once again showcases the past year’s best corporate designs in the categories of logos, letterheads, package design…


    15 of Jacob Tyler’s logos were chosen to be included in Global Corporate Identity 3. This book is the latest in the very successful Global Corporate Identity series, which has become an essential reference for businesspersons everywhere. Showcasing some of the best corporate identity design in the world today GCI3 is a 320-page, full color hardback book. This new volume once again showcases the past year’s best corporate designs in the categories of logos, letterheads, package design, complete identity programs, corporate identity manuals, signage & environmental graphics, and corporate brochures. Featured examples draw on the work of firms from around the world to address the specific challenges of business

  • Logo Lounge 7

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    Logo Lounge 7: This celebratory book, the seventh in the series, once again pays tribute to the brilliant work top designers around the world have created for a diverse clientele. This inspiring collection provides a wealth of insight for graphic designers and their clients. The LogoLounge website (www.logolounge.com) showcases the work of the world’s top designers as well as up-and-coming new talent, and this book presents the site’s best designs of the past year as judged by an elite group of…

    Logo Lounge 7: This celebratory book, the seventh in the series, once again pays tribute to the brilliant work top designers around the world have created for a diverse clientele. This inspiring collection provides a wealth of insight for graphic designers and their clients. The LogoLounge website (www.logolounge.com) showcases the work of the world’s top designers as well as up-and-coming new talent, and this book presents the site’s best designs of the past year as judged by an elite group of name-brand designers. Jacob Tyler has two logos included in this collection including Career Flo and Cancer Commons.

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  • Logolounge Master Library Volume 1

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    Logolounge Master Library Volume 1: 3,000 Initial & Crest Logos is the beginning of a new series of books by the authors of LogoLounge, featuring the ultimate collection of initials and crests by category. Jacob Tyler has two logos chosen for this publication including the corporate identity for Dalina Law Group and University Thongs. Constantly looking for fresh inspiration, designers can use this new series to take a more focused look at core logo applications.

  • Logolounge Master Library Volume 2

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    Logolounge Master Library Volume 2: Animals & mythology is the beginning of a new series of books by the authors of LogoLounge, featuring the ultimate collection of Animals & Mythology logos. Jacob Tyler has was chosen for this publication to showcase the Just for Girlfriends corporate identity.

  • LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 3

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    LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 3: 3,000 Shapes and Symbols Logos is a collection of 3,000 original logos, collected and selected by the renowned LogoLounge.com website, this collection provides an endless resource of ideas and inspiration for graphic designers. Organized thematically with the broader focus of Shapes and Symbols, the collection features logos that cover all categories of logo design, including typographic, illustrative, pattern-driven, and photographic. Three Jacob Tyler logo…

    LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 3: 3,000 Shapes and Symbols Logos is a collection of 3,000 original logos, collected and selected by the renowned LogoLounge.com website, this collection provides an endless resource of ideas and inspiration for graphic designers. Organized thematically with the broader focus of Shapes and Symbols, the collection features logos that cover all categories of logo design, including typographic, illustrative, pattern-driven, and photographic. Three Jacob Tyler logo design projects were chosen for publication.

  • LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 4

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    LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 4: 3000 Type and Calligraphy Logos The fourth in the seven-volume LogoLounge Master Library series, this is a highly organized collection of 3,000 typographic logo designs culled carefully from LogoLounge.com, the largest online searchable collection of logos in the world. The result is the deepest, densest, and most highly-focused collection of logos organized by category ever created. Jacob Tyler was recognized for their Marinalife logo design.

  • Market Smart

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    MARKET SMART: Great Designs for Specific Target Markets, will be distributed internationally by Crescent Hill Books and Harper Collins in early 2009. Jacob Tyler had 3 Web site campaigns chosen for publication in this book. NIDA for Teens will be showcased in the “Teens & Tweens” chapter, Active.com will be showcased in the “Sports Enthusiasts/Avid Exercisers” chapter and finally, Trader Vics Restaurant viral Web site will be shown in the “Generation X” chapter. JTCG is extremely excited to…


    MARKET SMART: Great Designs for Specific Target Markets, will be distributed internationally by Crescent Hill Books and Harper Collins in early 2009. Jacob Tyler had 3 Web site campaigns chosen for publication in this book. NIDA for Teens will be showcased in the “Teens & Tweens” chapter, Active.com will be showcased in the “Sports Enthusiasts/Avid Exercisers” chapter and finally, Trader Vics Restaurant viral Web site will be shown in the “Generation X” chapter. JTCG is extremely excited to see our work in this upcoming publication.

  • Really Good Logos Explained

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    Really Good Logos Explained: A collection of 500 great logos critiqued by a panel of internationally acclaimed designers. Really Good Logos Explained, showcases some of today’s top creative minds critique and appraise over 500 examples of truly exceptional logos, and explain what makes them work. Jacob Tyler has three published logos in this book that include University Thongs, Cocchia Clothing, and Vastardis Capital Services.

  • Really Good Packaging Explained

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    Really Good Packaging Explained, will be distributed internationally by Crescent Hill Books and Rockport publishers in the Summer of 2009. Each of the 350 package designs selected for the book have been critiqued by industry leaders. These author critiques are succinct and specific, and focus on overall design unity, materials used, effectiveness and in some instances, shape and individuality of the packaging. Jacob Tyler’s Self Promotion Holiday Mailer was chosen as a sample of a successful…

    Really Good Packaging Explained, will be distributed internationally by Crescent Hill Books and Rockport publishers in the Summer of 2009. Each of the 350 package designs selected for the book have been critiqued by industry leaders. These author critiques are succinct and specific, and focus on overall design unity, materials used, effectiveness and in some instances, shape and individuality of the packaging. Jacob Tyler’s Self Promotion Holiday Mailer was chosen as a sample of a successful packaging campaign.

  • The Big Book of Layouts

    David Carter


    The Big Book Of Layouts: Over 2,200 submissions were received for Harper Collins new book “The Big Book of Layouts” and Jacob Tyler was chosen as one of 20 case studies for the publication. The expected publication date is May 2010 and the book will be 384 pages, hardcover with jacket. Jacob Tyler’s submission “Peace Love and Open Bar” will be featured in the “Cards & Invitations” chapter. The book will feature excellent layout designs from around the world, in a variety of categories…


    The Big Book Of Layouts: Over 2,200 submissions were received for Harper Collins new book “The Big Book of Layouts” and Jacob Tyler was chosen as one of 20 case studies for the publication. The expected publication date is May 2010 and the book will be 384 pages, hardcover with jacket. Jacob Tyler’s submission “Peace Love and Open Bar” will be featured in the “Cards & Invitations” chapter. The book will feature excellent layout designs from around the world, in a variety of categories including brochures, menus, calendars, magazines, posters, and more.

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  • The Big Book of Logos

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    Big Book of Logos 5 is the fifth Big Book of Logos book by David E. Carter, and ad agencies and marketing firms throughout the world use it as a reference tool to inspire brainstorming sessions and stimulate graphic design ideas. Jacob Tyler submitted 30 logos, competing against 10,000 other entries. Only 2,500 entries actually are chosen every year to be included in the prestigious book. Needless to say, all 30 JTCG logos were chosen for publication. 🙂

Honors & Awards

  • 47th Creativity International Awards: Bronze

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    Website Design B2B – Levitate Technologies

  • 47th Creativity International Awards: Bronze

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    Website Design Public Service or Non-Profit – Litivate Reporting & Trial Services

  • 47th Creativity International Awards: Bronze

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    Website Design B2B – Sudoscan (Impeto Medical)

  • 47th Creativity International Awards: Gold

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    Stockholm School of Economics (The Swedish Program) - Website Design

  • 47th Creativity International Awards: Silver

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    Calsense B2B Website

  • 20th Annual Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs)

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    Bronze - Kennethzak.com

  • 46th Creativity International Awards: Bronze

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    Website Design – Ullman Sails

  • Internet Advertising Competition (IAC)

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    Website Design – Best Game Website (Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen)

  • Internet Advertising Competition (IAC)

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    Website Design – Best Medical Equipment Website (Seaspine)

  • American Advertising Award

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    Website Design – San Diego International Airport Website

  • Graphic Design USA: American Graphic Design Award

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    Brand Standards Guide – Body by O

  • Graphic Design USA: Health + Wellness Design Award

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    Brand Standards Guide – SeaSpine

  • Hermes Awards: Platinum

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    Website Design – JBS International

  • Interactive Media Award Best In Class

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    Corporate Website Design – Professional Services (JBS International)

  • Summit International Awards (SIA): Silver

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    Advertising Rebrand – JBS International

  • WebAward: Outstanding Achievment

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    Credit Union Standard of Excellence: Website Design – California Coast Credit Union

  • Bronze Addy Award Winner

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    Microsite Design (Bridgepoint Education “A Year in Review”)

  • Gold Addy Award Winner

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    Integrated National Campaign (Melody by Soundcast “Go Places”)

  • 30th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards Merit Winner

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    (Better Way Back – “I’m Back” Total Advertising Campaign)

  • Summit International Emerging Media Award

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    Leader Award (Ken Blanchard – B2B Product Website)

  • HOW Design Award of Merit

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    (Self Promotion) (Peace Love & Open Bar Holiday Packaging)

  • Hermes Creative Gold Award

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    Web Animation (Jacob Tyler Holiday Promotion)

  • Hermes Creative Gold Award

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    Design/Web Site Overall (Hubbs – Sea World Web Site)

  • Hermes Creative Platinum Award

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    Design/Web Site Overall (Lamkin Golf Grips Web Site)

  • Hermes Creative Platinum Award:

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    Design/Logo (The Links at Terranea)

  • American Graphic Design Award Winner

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    Spa at Terranea Logo

  • Creativity 38 Platinum Award Winner

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    (Trader Vics Las Vegas Menu System)

  • Gold Addy Award Winner

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    (Trader Vics Las Vegas Web Site)

  • 46th Creativity International Awards: Silver

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    Website Design – e.Digital Corporation

  • Hermes Awards: Gold

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    Website Design – California Coast Credit Union

  • Hermes Awards: Platinum

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    Carrier Johnson + Culture

Organizations

  • AIGA, the professional association for design

    Board member - San Diego

  • American Advertising Federation (AAF)

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  • American Marketing Association

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  • Entrepreneurs Organization

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    Member - San Diego Chapter

  • San Diego Marketing Association (SDX)

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