Interpretive Signage for “Transforming the Land” In the permanent outdoor exhibit, “Transforming the Land,” visitors to the Los Altos History Museum learn about J. Gilbert Smith and what life was once like in the Valley of Heart’s Delight. In those early days, over 10 million apricots, cherries, and other fruit and nut trees blanketed [...]
RiseUp! The Fight for Women’s Suffrage
Jan Davis2023-06-26T20:16:51+00:00This exhibition celebrates the centennial of women's suffrage. It provides an overview of the struggle over many years and highlights the strong effort by local women’s organizations. I worked with the Los Altos History Museum curator closely to develop the story visually. The exhibit development started right before the COVID-19 Pandemic and soon took [...]
HDMI Technology Overview
Jan Davis2015-12-28T22:50:34+00:00HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. We developed an overview brochure featuring the advantages of HDMI and its single cable solution that is supported on many types of devices.
eMeter: Technology Solutions Guides
Jan Davis2015-12-28T23:00:32+00:00eMeter’s software solutions enable utilities to deploy smart grids on a large scale. We developed two informative guides to explain the eMeter technology solutions and to clarify different energy-use scenarios. The guides simplified a very complex story for the sales team to use on new customer calls. (36 pages) Agency: (e.g.) Ventures
Rethink Waste: Special Events Guide
Jan Davis2015-12-29T02:18:10+00:00Rethink Waste encourages San Mateo communities to reduce the amount of waste generated at local events. This visually rich, easy-to-read guide shows step-by-step actions necessary to meet city and state mandates. Available in print and pdf.
CompTIA: IT Certification Brochures
Jan Davis2015-12-29T02:22:51+00:00CompTIA is a non-profit trade association that promotes an industry- standard IT certification. Several multi-page pieces were developed; a) Entry-level brochure which explains the importance of certification when looking for a job. b) The Get Into IT brochure aimed to high school students. c) Tech Talk news updates discusses inside news and views on training and certification in the IT community. Agency: [...]
Simplay Labs: Technology Brochure
Jan Davis2017-07-08T11:34:14+00:00Simplay Labs delivers HD performance standards, development tools, technologies, testing and consulting services to manufacturers of consumer electronics and personal computer products. This brochure clearly explained the program and the importance of HDMI compatibility compliance. Creative team: Jan Davis and writer, Bruce Harris
TWC Aviation Jet Charter
Jan Davis2015-12-28T23:03:47+00:00This ad campaign was to promote the convenience of flying with TWC Aviation out of their three key bases in the US, targeting Southern California, Greater New York, and the San Francisco Bay area. These ads were placed in the National Business Aviation Association show directory.
CTP Aviation: Jet Charter
Jan Davis2017-07-08T11:34:14+00:00CTP Aviation regularly places ads in the San Francisco Opera guide. The ads use familiar expressions to compare the outstanding customer experience of CTP jet charters to that of a fine theater performance. A second set of ads used testimonials from their loyal jet charter clients.
Home Tax Experts
Jan Davis2019-09-19T22:03:30+00:00Many homeowners may be paying too much property tax to comparable homes in their neighborhood. Home Tax Experts developed a free calculator to help the homeowner determine whether they could benefit by filing an appeal to lower their property taxes. Projects for this client included: identity, targeted direct marketing and a single page scrolling website. Visit site