25 January 2009
Murder Scene
This assignment for class was really fun because AfterEffects can do so much and we were given total creative freedom. Footage was shot using a green screen. Using AfterEffects, I added a background to make it look like the characters are on top of a roof, and manipulated the color treatment so that they are kept in shadow. I also wrote the dialogue.
Tentative Endsheets
I say "tentative" because more information needs to be added to the top (front) endsheet. There is a front and a back endsheet to yearbooks - attached to the cover.
12 January 2009
Homecoming spreads
One of the greatest criticisms of the previous yearbook (2007-2008) was how spreads with the same topic (and sequential) didn't flow or look like they belonged together - due to not having an element to tie them together. This has been a huge challenge that I wanted to take on. There will be four Homecoming spreads, one series of several we're planning to have in the 2009 book. The challenge we're having with the other two spreads is a strong enough dominant photo to run the entire length of the spread (and if not, what alternatives we have), and the readability of the timeline in the corner of the bottom spread (which will appear in the same spot on each of the spreads).
Deans, Administrators, and Board of Trustees
First two spreads I designed for the 2009 Ibis Yearbook.
11 January 2009
Senior Spotlight Application
Front and back application I designed for senior spotlights. Over 50 seniors applied, the most we've had in the recent past. The questions were developed by the People Editor.
Photographer Press Passes
Designed these for our fantastic staff of photographers. The top image is the front of the pass, and the bottom is the back, which has the contact information of the Photo Editor and the Editor-in-Chief just in case things aren't going as planned.
Ibis Yearbook '09 - Style Guide
Handbook I developed and designed for staff designers. I designed it to explain what is expected from them, how we operate, to use as a reference for navigating the server and designing pages, and other things. The last page was suggested to me by the Photo Editor - a survey with the designer's name, student number (because that's how we pay them), and other information that helps me to gauge a person's skill level and possible commitment.
Parent Ad Letter
Designing the bottom form has honestly been one of my favorite assignments as the Design Director. It was one of the first things I wanted to redesign because the previous forms that had been sent out were unnecessarily repetitive, unorganized, and possibly over-designed. Based on the information on the previous forms, and inspired by Print magazine's fantastic design, I designed a parent ad form that groups similar things together and is easy to read (both for parents and for the Business Editor).
10 January 2009
Theme Party Sign-up Sheet
Sign-up sheet I designed, using Photoshop, for the Traffic department while interning at Zimmerman Advertising over the summer (2008). The Traffic department has themed pot-luck lunches once a month, and the theme they decided on was a picnic.
Democratic Race Infographic
Worked on this piece for about a month about the people running for the Democratic nomination, the primaries, and the attitudes of US citizens on issues important to this presidential race. The information was gathered at the end of 2007, so it was unfortunately quickly outdated. This piece was created for class, but I decided to tackle this topic because I was interested in the political race, and knew this would be an excellent way to learn about the candidates and where they stood on issues.
Academic Resources Map
Map I created while I was Vice President, Academic Excellence for my sorority. The idea was to visually point out academic centers on campus, and to make the map somewhat interactive by having sisters write where they like to study and tips, such as times the library is crowded.
Crime Scene Infographic
A bit more complex. Crime scene infographic (not a real crime scene) created for class.
Emma's Birthday Present
Poster I designed and illustrated in Illustrator for my friend Emma's birthday present. Emma is a brilliant artist and designer, so I wanted to create her something she'd really appreciate on numerous levels. I was initially nervous about this concept because I wasn't sure how successful it was going to be. I'm glad I saw it through, though, because it's a truly unique piece.
Edge Cover - Two Plays
The deadline for this Edge cover was an interesting one because I was left to my own devices for the most part. I usually do a bit of my own research as a means of generating ideas while I'm sketching concepts, but I also read and rely on the accompanying story. In this instance, the story was the last thing added to the page because the writer severely missed the deadline. After being informed of the two plays, I did quite a bit of research and discovered a common link between the two stories' plots - Americana. The American flag bleeds into the roots of the tree. Illustrated in Illustrator.
Apple Catalog Mock
Designed the catalog for class. Found most of the images from Apple's media page. Design style consistent with Apple - shades of gray, black, and white. The blurb at the beginning is combined excerpts from Steve Job's keynotes with some of my own writing. The map on the last spread is an infographic I designed to illustrate Apple store locations, and the amount of stores at those locations relative to each other, in the United States.
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