Rich DeLong

Current

• Founder/Principal Designer at Designtelic

Past

• Interface Design Consultant at Sendside Networks
• Co-Founder/President at Sumus Interactive
• Art Director at Dahlin Smith White

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Education

• Iowa State University

Connections

47 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

• My Company

Rich DeLong’s Summary

For 23 years I've skulked the halls of advertising agencies, art studios, interactive shops, and client boardrooms alike-to the extent some associates would categorize my job as a sort of über-consultant. Having had my fingers deep in the stickiness of Brand Design, Integrated Marketing, and Interactive Design, I bring a unique perspective when conceiving user experiences through any and every designtelic service.

Brand Design
A graphic designer by background, I received a degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis in Illustration from Iowa State University and began my career developing corporate identities from the visual side. Over the years I've contributed to illustration, logo design and creative development to the likes of Intel, Nortel, and industries stretching from health care to fashion retailing.

Integrated Marketing
A stint at one of the country's leading high-tech ad agencies solidified my strategic understanding of marketing communications. I worked closely with agency teams responsible for print and broadcast campaigns while I developed corresponding internet support. Experience in cross-media projects for Intel, Iomega, Gateway, Conservation International, Netscape, and other clients allows me to bring 360° vision to designtelic clients' integrated pursuits.

Interactive Design
In 1997, two partners and I launched Sumus Interactive, an agency specializing in interactive marketing. As Creative Director, I steered digital development for brands such as Nortel Networks, Iomega - Europe, Visto, and Campus Pipeline. Today, I continue these pursuits through designtelic, providing balanced work for clients like The Markers Club, Giovanni Experiences, Velosum, Spillman Technologies and Transparient.

Rich DeLong’s Specialties:

Interface Design, Identity Design, Information Design, Web Design, Illustration and Game Texture Development.

Rich DeLong’s Experience

• Founder/Principal Designer

  Designtelic

  (Design industry)

  September 2001 — Present (8 years 3 months)

  Interactive development specializing in interface design, identity development, Web design and illustration.

• Interface Design Consultant

  Sendside Networks

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2005 — 2009 (4 years )

• Co-Founder/President

  Sumus Interactive

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  April 1997 — May 2001 (4 years 2 months)

  Co-founded interactive agency that provided Internet marketing and communications services. Developed agency to 30-member organization with two offices (Salt Lake City, UT and Austin, TX) serving clients such as Nortel Networks, Iomega Europe, Intel, Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Campus Pipeline.

• Art Director

  Dahlin Smith White

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  April 1995 — April 1997 (2 years 1 month)

  Art directed integrated web advertising, web sites and other online marketing experiences for Intel, Iomega, Netscape, Gateway and Conservation International.

Rich DeLong’s Education

• Iowa State University

  BFA , Graphic Design - Emphasis in Illustration , 1984 — 1988

Additional Information

Rich DeLong’s Websites:

• My Company

Rich DeLong’s Interests:

Neurology, Technology, Design, Fishing, Cycling, Auto Racing.

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