Adventures in Design

Resume Project- The resume project, in retrospect came off looking more like a menu. It needed something to distinguish it more from other applicants and less wide open space at the top and the bottom. The text wrapping tool would have served this project well.    Flyer Project- The Flyer has a strong, impactful design that effectively communicates the issue of the school to prison pipeline without making light of it. It provides important information to the reader that helps them to start understanding the issue, as well as a source for more information.  Brochure Project-  The brochure provides a bold, eye catching layout that is wonderfully simple, but also interwoven with meaning and class. The interior layout is tight, with no wasted space but also not being crammed together. The African American flag stands out and reminds the reader of the theme of the brochure. Postcard Project-  The postcard is a great summation of Scott, his interests, and his goals. H...

 The three sketches for the Logo project-   The company is a production company called Rustbelt Productions. The name of the company was chosen because it will be based in Buffalo which is located in the rustbelt, or the post industrial cities located in the northeast US. Rustbelt Productions will be a member owned film production company that will operate and make films in the Western New York region. The demographic of this company will be creative types, actors, and other production companies that want to work and produce films with Rustbelt. This company is being created to promote the film industry in the region as well as local talent and crew. 

 These are the four thumbnails for the Postcard Project. The top left incorporates a wide shot photo with a lined background, split into 2 with a diagonal line with the copy and title on the top and the logo on the bottom.  The middle top is a large circle with the copy in it with the title and logo to the right, and a medium shot photograph.   The Top Right incorporates a pyramid design with the logo in the top left, title in top right, with a medium shot photo.  The bottom left has the logo in the top left with a slanted rectangle and a dashed line on the right side of it. the rectangle contains the copy and the title is offset and underlined on the top right of the card. the rest of the right side of the card is composed of a close up shot photograph.