About Me

Hi! My name is Patrick Banta and I am a 28 year old designer living in Kansas City, Missouri. I’ve had the priviledge of working in the design world in one form or another for almost 12 years now. I've produced design solutions for a variety of clients including print, web and interactive pieces.

I have always had pride in offering clear, concise and attractive visual solutions in order to ensure eye-catching and memorable visual experiences.

My Abilities

  • Website Design
  • Website XHTML & CSS Development
  • Logo Design
  • Print Design
  • Consultation
  • Search Engine Optimization

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My resume contains my academic degrees earned and a more detailed look at my particular software skill sets that would be useful to you and your company.

Sample Works

  • North American Restoration Dry Cleaners

    North American Restoration Dry Cleaners

    This piece was a mockup for N.A.R.D. also known as the North American Restoration Dry Cleaners. This client wanted to utilized a clean, cool and breezy color and layout scheme to offer the viewer a sense of peace and restfulness.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design

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  • Cycling for Change

    Cycling for Change

    Cycling for Change is a charity event sponsored by the Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Kansas City - St. Joseph. Fr. Ruhl will be cycling across the country to raise awareness for poverty. The jersey was designed simply, but boldly, in order to be easily recognizable by all participants.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design + Layout & Illustration

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  • Martin Luther King Keynote Address

    Martin Luther King Keynote Address

    This poster was created for the Department of Diversity for the University of Missouri, Kansas City in order to promote the keynote address presented by Dr. Cornel West.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design + XHTML & CSS Development

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  • Jumpin' Catfish Restaurant

    Jumpin' Catfish Restaurant Group

    Jumpin’ Catfish was looking to redesign their webpage from a 2001 version to something more visually appealing and modern while not alienating any of their existing clientele. The new design allowed them to fit in with the bigger restaurant chains while maintaing their hometown style.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design + XHTML & CSS Development

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  • O'Brien Business Interiors

    O'Brien Business Interiors

    This local Kansas City small business was simply looking for an effective but bright and eye catching web presence in order to be more accessible to their clientele.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design + XHTML & CSS Development

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  • Tea Book UMKC

    Tea & Other Ayama Na Tales

    Designed for both the UMKC Press and Eleanor Bluestein, this book cover was hand crafted using actual ground tea leaves spread over paper stock and photographed. In addition to the book cover text, the two main design elements of the cover were also formed by hand with tea grounds.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design & Illustration

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  • Nature's Way Organic Products

    Nature's Way Organic Products

    Packaging design and branding for Nature's Way Body Products. Nature’s Way required a subtly altered smooth flowing typeface while utilizing a die-cut to further emphasize the product while still making it easily legible and inviting.

    My Responsibilty

    Concept Design + Layout

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  • Patrick Banta Digital Series

    Digital Manipulation Series

    I created this series as a student as an exercise in fun digital manipulation using the theme of anxiety to push a message of stress and busyness.

    My Responsibilty

    Photography & Digital Manipulation

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