Bluecadet Interactive

Doug Noe is a fine artist and graphic designer in his senior year at the Tyler School of Art. He’s a web designer, illustrator, identity developer, and branding expert. His work is all over Philadelphia, including in and on the cover of the Philly weekly.

War Quotes

One of several images from a small book of illustrations on the topic of war.

“While reading the Mark Twain quote I thought of an American flag draped over a dog to portray the idea of loyalty. Apparently the dog that reflects how I feel about politics is rabid.”

Scary Stories

A redesign of the classic children's book series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The images remain true to the ominous mood of the original series while adding more of an editorial aesthetic.

Brain Lab

After famed memory-disorder patient H.M. passed away in 2009, New Scientist magazine covered the live webcast of his brain dissection. This is a potential illustration for the article, depicting a technician preparing the patient’s brain into thin slices for future study.

How the Internet Tried to Kill Me

A potential editorial illustration for a New York Times article titled How the Internet Tried to Kill Me by Zick Rubin. Combining the smoke from the no-smoking icon with the mouse pointer icon renders a “smoking gun”, clickable and deadly.

Boxing

Brush pen and digital color application.

"I was inspired to make this late at night by watching a random boxing match on television. Probably also by a love of Francis Bacon paintings."

Cybernetix Digital Collage

The Los Angeles-based drum and bass event “Cybernetix” features music reminiscent of a machinated Armageddon, pulsating at over 180 beats per minute. This illustration captures the dark mood of the music and a love for drum bass madness.

Derk

Marker, ink and colored pencil.A wide array of colors to surround and engulf Derk’s likeness, mirroring the passionate way the subject often expresses his point of view.