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21 Dec ’20

Inquiry-Based Art and Design

For Fall 2020, I decided to take two virtual doctoral courses. One of these courses was inquiry-based art and design – a recommended course for..
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Experiments in Content: Design for Educators - Visual Arts Integration. proposal drafted by Carolann C. DeMatosE
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13 Aug ’20

Experiments in Content: Design for Educators

An Argument for Visual Arts Integration in Medical Intensive Care Units Summer 2020 was unique in many ways – we were still all collectively quarantined..
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My New Old Home - Living Room Watercolor and Pen Sketch by Carolann DeMatosM
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13 Jun ’20

My New Old Home

When I was 16 years old, my then boyfriend (spoilers: now husband), took me on a date to mow his Abuelita’s almost two acre yard...
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Teen Leadership Hacks created by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsT
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6 Mar ’20

Teen Leadership Hacks

This event was scheduled to be hosted in March, although unfortunately postponed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) scare, was targeted at teens grades 6 through..
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Meditative Art Journaling: A Preliminary Case Study of the Need for and Value of Arts Exploration in Business to Help Alleviate Stress and Helplessness - Art created by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsM
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7 Jan ’20

Meditative Art Journaling

A Preliminary Case Study of the Need for and Value of Arts Exploration in Business to Help Alleviate Stress and Helplessness In December 2019, I..
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Explore the Story Literacy Campaign: The Sequel created by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsA
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7 Sep ’19

Award-Winning Explore the Story Literacy Campaign: The Sequel

A themed literacy campaign, targeted to an audience of all ages and shared on various mediums including posters, t-shirts, large banners, bookmarks, social media and..
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Streaming Now ... Summer Reading [Summer Reading Challenge at SCLSNJ / 2019]N
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23 Jun ’19

Now Streaming, Summer Reading

After winning a New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) marketing and public relations award for SCLSNJ’s 2018 summer reading partnership and promotions while also seeing significant..
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Empower Somerset 45th Anniversary [2019] created by Carolann DeMatosE
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28 Feb ’19

EmPoWER Somerset 45th Anniversary

In April 2019, I was invited to join the Board of Directors for EmPoWER Somerset, a local Somerset County nonprofit organization. As a member of..
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted at SCLSNJ [April 2019] created by Carolann DeMatosV
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14 Feb ’19

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

This event celebrated Library volunteers and their donation of time and expertise. Created for use at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey; April 2019...
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Conversation of Your Life Program Series [October 2018] created by Carolann DeMatosC
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28 Oct ’18

Conversation of Your Life Program Series

This program series, Conversation of Your Life, was hosted throughout the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s 10 branches; October-December 2018. Categoriescreated by Carolann..
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Processes and Structures in the Visual Arts [Spring 2018] by Carolann C. DeMatosP
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10 Aug ’18

Processes and Structures in the Visual Arts

In January 2018, I decided – after over a decade – to return to school to begin upon my doctoral journey. My first class at..
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SCLSNJ’s Second Annual Book Lover’s Tea [November 2017] created by Carolann DeMatosS
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5 Dec ’17

Second Annual Book Lover’s Tea

This event, SCLSNJ’s Second Annual Book Lovers Tea, was hosted at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s Hillsborough Library branch. Created for use..
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A Duke Farms Yellow Orchid (How to Network Like a Pro: Somerset County Edition)H
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19 Oct ’17

How to Network Like a Pro: Somerset County Edition

Almost four years ago I joined the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey as their marketing director. And while I was ready to brand..
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When the Going Gets Tough, Act #LikeaBoss and Smile Bigger by Carolann DeMatosW
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9 Sep ’17

When the Going Gets Tough, Act #LikeaBoss and Smile Bigger

Earlier this month, my place of employment hosted a teen job shadowing program. As a result, the first three hours of my day were spent..
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15 Aug ’17

Explore the Story Literacy Campaign

A themed literacy campaign, targeted to an audience of all ages and shared on various mediums including posters, t-shirts, and social media/digital promotions. The campaign..
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A Summer Reading Challenge [June-August 2017] created by Carolann DeMatosA
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9 Jul ’17

A Summer Reading Challenge

A 12-page, full-color, mailing capable promotional booklet (targeted to all ages – children, teens, adults, and families) focused on highlighting the value and importance of..
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My “Radical” Work Life: How Being Authentically Me has Helped Foster a Kick-Ass Team by Carolann DeMatosM
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25 Jun ’17

My Radical Work Life: How Being Authentically Me has Helped Foster a Kick-Ass Team

Earlier this month, the first employee I hired upon accepting my position at the Library resigned. And this is great news. Wait … what!? Yes,..
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30 Mar ’17

Coffee Time Talks Program Series

A programming series (targeted to adults and active seniors) focused on three distinct lifelong learning topics: health and wellness, technology, and the humanities. This series was..
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Battling Sunday Night Insomnia: Begin your work week well-rested and ready to take on the worldB
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19 Mar ’17

Battling Sunday Night Insomnia: Begin your work week well-rested and ready to take on the world

Many people dread Monday mornings. I embrace Monday morning; it is Sunday night that I dread. I am not alone. According to a March 2017..
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Agape Means Love: Leadership Somerset Class of 2016 Class ProjectA
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15 Jan ’17

Agape Means Love: Leadership Somerset Class of 2016 Class Project

The Leadership Somerset Class of 2016 strove to make a lasting impact on family and individual success through facility improvements and programming implementation at the..
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Be Present in 2017 by Carolann DeMatosB
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30 Dec ’16

Be Present in 2017

As an individual navigating the great wide world of business, I customarily spend several weeks at the end of December and into January evaluating myself:..
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Creating a Partnership with The New York Times for Libraries [Fall/Winter 2016]C
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7 Nov ’16

Creating a Partnership with The New York Times for Libraries

Created in cooperation with The New York Times to assist in the promotion of Times-powered digital resources and services available at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey;..
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The Art of French Cooking with Julia Childs [October 2016] created by Carolann DeMatosT
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1 Nov ’16

The Art of French Cooking with Julia Childs

Created to support a historical reenactment series highlighting the life and accomplishments of famed chef Julia Childs (portrayed by actor Linda Kenyon) targeted to adults,..
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SCLSNJ's First Annual Book Lover's Tea [2016] - art created by Carolann DeMatosS
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15 Oct ’16

SCLSNJ’s Award-Winning First Annual Book Lover’s Tea

This event – and the corresponding brand and promotions – were awarded a New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) PR and Marketing Award in the category of Information Literature,..
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Haunts & History: October 2016 Programming Highlights created by Carolann DeMatosH
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23 Sep ’16

Haunts & History: Explore Bone-Chilling and Suspenseful Stories

Created to support October Halloween programming (targeted to adults and families with older children) hosted within four branches of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey;..
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Portraits of Jennifer M. Burke by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsP
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3 Sep ’16

Portraits of Jennifer Burke [University Professor]

When looking for employment or looking to further your career, there are a few steps taken by individuals – a resume is edited, a LinkedIn..
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The Importance of Highlighting Community Partnerships [Video]T
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7 May ’16

The Importance of Highlighting Community Partnerships [Video]

  Produced by Verizon FiOS1 News: New Jersey for use within their Push Pause program segment, this video serves to both promote the Somerset County..
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Comic Con hosted at SCLSNJ (2016) - created by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsS
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1 Mar ’16

SCLSNJ Comic Con

Comic Con library event identity created by Carolann DeMatos in partnership with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ), March 2016. This event..
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Edison Concours: Classic Car Show Logo Design + Brand IdentityE
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20 Oct ’15

Edison Concours: Classic Car Show Logo Design + Brand Identity

Over the past several months, I have been working closely with a number of different foundations (the Edison Innovation Foundation, the Llewellyn Park Preservation Foundation,..
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Portraits of Christina DeMatos [Sister-in-Law and Friend] | ©Carolann DeMatos/Wonderpug GraphicsP
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20 Oct ’15

Portraits of Christina DeMatos [Marketing Professional]

When looking for employment or looking to further your career, there are a few steps taken by individuals – a resume is edited, a LinkedIn..
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National Library Card Sign Up Month @ SCLSNJ [2015]N
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1 Sep ’15

National Library Card Sign Up Month

In September 2015, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partnered with 68 County businesses for Library Card Sign Up Month. The businesses agreed to..
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Eva photographed by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsP
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27 May ’15

Portraits

Photographer Paul Strand said, ‘It is one thing to photograph people. It is another to make others care about them by revealing the core of..
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Together ... We're Pitch PerfectT
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1 May ’15

Together, We’re Pitch Perfect

This “pitch perfect” promotion was created to celebrate music – and the power of a many branch System – throughout the month of May 2015 at the Somerset..
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2015 NJLA Award-Winning PR and Marketing Campaign: Information LiteratureA
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1 May ’15

A Public Relations & Brand Definition Case Study: Exploring NaNoWriMo

According to non-profit organization NaNoWriMo.org, National Novel Writing Month (shortened to NaNoWriMo) is a “fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.” Participants are encouraged to write..
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ThomasEdison.org Promotional Banner ImagesT
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28 Apr ’14

ThomasEdison.org Promotional Web Banner Images

Several months ago, the Edison Innovation Foundation – a long-term client – asked me to assist in the redesign of their current flagship site from a..
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The Darkness + The Light illustrated by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug Graphics™T
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28 Feb ’13

The Darkness + The Light

As an artist, some of the most interesting explorations are those between the darkness and the light. And that is meant both literally as in the..
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Edison Innovation Foundation: Black + White Scientific Diagrams - Energy Conservation by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsE
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16 Jan ’13

Edison Innovation Foundation: Black & White Scientific Diagrams

Sometimes the hardest thing to accomplish as a graphic artist is knowing when to keep things simple. As an artist, I am always looking to..
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White Roof Project: 'Paint the Town White' photographed by Carolann DeMatos of Wonderpug GraphicsW
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22 Oct ’12

White Roof Project’s Paint the Town White

On Friday, October 19, 2012, I photographed an event for a young non-profit organization – the White Roof Project. The mission of this group is..
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11 Oct ’12

Decisive Moment: A Perfect Pout in Philadelphia

Famed French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson – known to some as the father of modern photojournalism and the creator of street photography – lauded the idea..
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22 Jun ’12

Gracious Eloise ‘Milestone’ Badge

Working within a start-up is always an adventure – days are always busy, your to-do list is never-ending, the team is always wishing for ‘just..
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At&t Cloud Services Web Offerings Site DesignA
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1 Nov ’11

AT&T Cloud Services Web Identity

These are the first set of iterative web UI/UX and branding designs to assist the Fortune 500 company AT&T into the Cloud product sphere.   Categoriescreated by Carolann..
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Animated GIFs Created for Tutor.com [2008] by Carolann DeMatosA
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20 Dec ’08

Animated GIFs Created for Tutor.com

Various animated GIFs created for use as web advertisements for Tutor.com; 2008. Created at various display sizes including 300×250 px, 160×600 px, and 120×600 px...
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20 Dec ’06

Once Upon a Time in News Print

Once upon a time newspapers were king; presses were loud, fragrant, and oversized; and graphic designers worked nights to get the papers laid out. News..
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