Hudson Borawski

My series of studio portraits for student filmmaker Dell Brewer are meant to highlight the dark alternative atmosphere she wishes to bring to her videography. The surrealistic colored lighting and mysterious iconography recall an energy not unlike many vintage arthouse horror films, certainly bringing out a bold, unique personality. 

This halloween infographic was created by myself in order to break down the reasons many people above the expected age range of small children are spending so much time and money on the holiday. Halloween is obviously associated with a gruesome atmosphere, so naturally the sharp-edged graphics and stark color scheme evoke this. In stark contrast to family-friendly spooky iconography, vintage horror film imagery is used in the infographic to convey this more mature side of the holiday.

I created this magazine format infographic in order to quickly convey information about the resurgence of vinyl records in popular culture, a subject that’s both relevant and of personal attachment to me. It was crucial to foster understanding of this trend via both real-world data and the more romantic rationale behind vinyl music listening, thus why sales figures and warm nostalgia are given acknowledgement. The vinyl trend is unique in the sense that it’s based more on an emotional attachment than a product that’s strictly superior, and this is clearly reflected in the infographic. 

As another project within my on-location work, these select shots from a street photography photo story sought to explore the beauty in the mundane. The subjects may have been simply going about their routine, but these single frames of their lives evoke a kind of uncanny artistic intention that is scarcely appreciated in the moment. On-the-fly technical and compositional skill was key in capturing these images, as a lack of familiarity with the camera would have meant missing out on the unique “painting” of that moment. 

This was the first part of a series in which I animated kinetic typography based on indie rock album covers, in this case Multi-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra. The seemingly simple act of putting a brand’s visual identity in motion clearly makes said brands more memorable, so the intent was to extend that motion graphics presentation to albums, an art form typically associated with static imagery. 

This tutorial video I put together on behalf of my small business Real Bad Shirts serves a twofold purpose: promoting the online storefront itself, but also transparently highlighting the D.I.Y. spirit that I have cultivated for the brand. Given the target demographic of artistic, conscious, alternative young adults, it made the most sense to target a laidback, conversational atmosphere, with matter-of-fact editing and captions evoking content often posted to TikTok. A balance between authenticity and professionalism was key. 

In this interview concerning local holistic healing organization 3 Rays of Light, I sought to document their mission statement in an emotionally investing way. Given the metaphysical nature of their activities, I sought to present what they do in a way that avoids alienating those with differing spiritual beliefs. This was done by providing a personal focus on the relatable struggles and philosophy of the interviewee, owner Reverend Mela Borawski. 

These candid photographs of local southern rock group Kenny George Band were the result of a personal foray into concert photography, as well as a continuation of my on-location work. The goal of shooting this particular small-venue show was to present the band’s lively energy in a more intimate way than is often allowed at a festival or large concert hall. This project shows the human emotion and effort behind live music. 

This identity system made for local newspaper Columbia Star clearly emphasizes the local pride evoked in their name, paying direct tribute to the city they serve. Their existing brand image is rooted in early 2000s consumer-grade graphic design trends, while my contemporary redesign is much more consistent with consumer expectations in a slick, social media-driven age. 

The intent of this concept website mockup for indie pop band Kero Kero Bonito was to remedy the lack of useful information on their existing website, while also better implementing their unmistakably bold and eclectic branding. The band’s existing site essentially acts as a portal to their social media pages and online shop, rather than a source of useful information in and of itself. I used multiple design elements from their album covers and promotional graphics to frame a variety of informative sections in one fluid, modern, scrollable page.