Cole Gerst is an multidisciplinary creative living in Portland, Oregon. Gerst runs an independent design agency, Option-G, which provides branding, design, illustration, & animation for a variety of clients worldwide.
While working in Los Angeles, Gerst first gained recognition for his unique illustration and design on various posters and album covers for bands, and is credited in helping foster the resurgence of the "gig poster". Gerst soon expanded his creative reach by starting an apparel company, Option-G Apparel, that sold t-shirts in stores that spanned the globe. In 2008, Gerst wrote, designed and directed a pilot for an animated series called "Yung Yeti" that won an award from The Sundance Channel and was picked up for a full season.Cole Gerst is an multidisciplinary creative living in Portland, Oregon. Gerst runs an independent design agency, Option-G, which provides branding, design, illustration, & animation for a variety of clients worldwide.
While working in Los Angeles, Gerst first gained recognition for his unique illustration and design on various posters and album covers for bands, and is credited in helping foster the resurgence of the "gig poster". Gerst soon expanded his creative reach by starting an apparel company, Option-G Apparel, that sold t-shirts in stores that spanned the globe. In 2008, Gerst wrote, designed and directed a pilot for an animated series called "Yung Yeti" that won an award from The Sundance Channel and was picked up for a full season.
Gerst has also won several awards for his design and illustration work including awards from Communication Arts, Print Magazine, American Corporate Identity and How Magazine. Gerst's paintings have been nominated for the National Resources Defense Council Art Prize and his company, Option-G, has been nominated for a Vimeo Award, won a Rosey Award and a Webby Award Official Honoree Award for it's animation work....more