Tom Helland

Tom Helland is a Sr. Graphic Designer and Design Director based in Detroit, who runs his own design and illustration business called Tom Helland Design + Illustration.13 He is a versatile creative professional with a wide range of skills and expertise in the design field.

Professional Background

Tom Helland's core competencies include:

• Creative direction
• Art direction
• Web design
• Illustration
• UI design
• Professional doodling3

He has experience in creating corporate identities, advertising, and web design. Helland has also worked on brand innovation projects and has created two brand style guides during his career.3

Notable Work

Commissioned Art:: Helland was once commissioned by his wife to create art for the kitchen walls of their Rochester home. He worked with two parallel spaces to complete this project.4

Professional Doodling:: Interestingly, Helland's doodling skills have gained professional recognition. The government of Alberta, Canada, actually paid him for his doodling work.5 His doodles are described as spontaneous, while his illustrations are more planned and thought out.2

Current Role

As the owner of Tom Helland Design + Illustration, he offers a range of design services, including illustrations and graphic design work.1 His website showcases his portfolio, which includes various illustrations and design projects.

Tom Helland's unique blend of skills in both traditional design and spontaneous doodling sets him apart in the field of graphic design and illustration.