John Metcalf
John MetcalfGraphic Designer / Illustrator
Email: johnmetcalf@wizardofads.com
Website: perfectsquare.net
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Client Size Range: Varies

Stuff I like:

Posters
Guitars
Pho

Who I Can Help:

Anyone who already understands what great graphic design can do for their brand, project, or company.

Who Is Not a Good Fit:

Someone who wants a quick fix or a small one-off project.

What I Do For Clients:

I’m your slow cooker designer/illustrator.

Like a slow cooker, I understand the importance of patience and allowing ideas to simmer and develop over time. I don’t rush into the final design but instead carefully layer my thoughts, concepts, and visual elements. Just as a slow cooker tenderizes meat and blends flavors over hours, I refine the client’s ideas through iterative stages, adjusting and perfecting until the final product reaches its full potential.

A slow cooker relies on time to transform raw ingredients into a delicious dish, and similarly, a graphic designer values time as a critical ingredient in their creative process. I understand that rushing through a design often leads to shortcuts and compromises in quality. By allowing ideas to develop and mature over time, I can produce work that is thoughtful, effective, and aesthetically pleasing.

I take your best ideas, let them simmer, and then present a polished final product that not only communicates effectively but also delights the audience visually.

The end result of both processes is a culmination of patience, skill, and creativity.

Work Samples: