Graphic Design Isn't About the Designer. It's About Showcasing Your Business as Beyond Ordinary.
Creative by nature, Lisa Marek, Principal and Owner of Fat Cat Art Studio develops images that please even the most finicky palate. Fat Cat Art Studio was born out of Lisa's creative passion to excel at her craft and explore new ideas.
Lisa's graphic design career has a firm foundation in the corporate world. She honed her creative skills at Allina Hospitals and Clinics, Rudisill Advertising and the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Here are some of her credits:
- 3-year member of Business Networking International (BNI), Education Coordinator (2006-07) Member Power Networkers Chapter. (2007- current)
- Creative Director for Katrina Relief Art Show, "The Art of the Storm," Augsburg Art Gallery Sept. 11, 2006 - Oct 7, 2006.
- Creative Director for Hennepin County Government Center Art Gallery, August 2006. In charge of special Katrina debris section, graphics coordination and fundraising of printed material for shows, including 6 large format displays design and production.
- Photography Art award and publication, cover and inside pages, Mississippi Valley Travel Guide 2006, Minnesota
- Addy Award Winner for a Marshall Fields specialty promotion project (2002).
- 3-D illustration/design bought by MedalCraft Mint, WI (1992).
- Artwork selected and displayed at the United Nations in New York (1987)
Design Philosophy
Design must be well-executed; it must never compromise a client's message. Designing with a clear sense of purpose leads to visual elements that work together to communicate a client's message.
With attention to detail and every element of design, Fat Cat Art Studio creates work that positively reflects a client's needs. Work at FCAS is produced with passion for the art of graphic design and for the success of its clients.
FCAS has a passion for quality. Each element of design used, like color or typography, is carefully chosen to effectively communicate a message. Unwavering commitment to a client's needs and a passion for quality gives FCAS' work its aesthetic integrity. FCAS strives to create work that results in pieces that have a "being," - a body that brings ideas to life.
