Tom Fisher has been providing design services in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. He is an innovative designer and art director recognized for developing creative solutions that provide strong results to business objectives. An imaginative professional with broad experience and excellent execution, Tom’s focus is on brand, marketing communications, ecommerce, retail, health care and financial services.
Tom is currently employed as Art Director at FAF Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of US Bancorp. He has been instrumental in building their brand and streamlining the distribution of a wide variety of communications.
At target.direct, Tom was Lead Web Designer, directing site-wide design for navigation, promotions and campaigns. He was recognized for creating a strong online presence for the Marshall Field’s Department Store brand.
While at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, he spearheaded efforts in building the company’s first corporate intranet, providing flexible access to valuable company information.
Prior experience and clients:
MSP Publications, Twin Cities Public Television, Dayton’s Department Stores, Ehlert Publishing, Ebert & Sebastian, McCracken Brooks Advertising, Hennepin County, Voyageur IT, Liberty Checks, IQ Marketing, Hearth & Home Technologies, Motivaction, Sussex Studios, The Garrity Group, Organic Diva
Education & Skills
BBA Marketing, University of Iowa, 1982
BFA Graphic Design, Iowa State University, 1986
Tom has an interdisciplinary approach to design and communications. He has the capabilities to carry projects of all sizes from concept through completion. He brings valuable technical knowledge and skill, along with a wide network of professionals. Strategic thinking and tactical problem solving are combined to solve both creative and production challenges.
With a strong focus on visual design as a core strength, Tom works equally well with print projects and web/interactive projects. Areas of interest include: typography, photography, information design, communications for marketing, brand value and production workflow.
Associations
AIGA, Minnesota Chapter, Member
MIMA, Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association, Member
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