Module 3 Portfolio critique

Module 3 Portfolio Critique

Logo for Gems and Stems company

This is a logo I created for a small company, pro bono. I wanted to get experience working with a client on a project from start to finish.

To complete this project I needed to have excellent communication with the client and needed to use my skills with Adobe.

The client was very happy with the final result.

I learned how to make sure the client is involved in the creation of the logo and that you maintain good communication with them about the status of the project.

Photoshop Project

This was a project I undertook on my own to learn how to use the digital tablet.

The skills needed for this project were knowledge of photoshop, color theory and brushes.

I am proud that it came together successfully

From this project I gained some skill with the digital tablet.

Children's Book Cover

This was the final project for illustration class

For this project I needed to have knowledge of photoshop, color theory and typography.

I am happy with the way the mountain and stone turned out and the colors of the dragon.

From this project I learned that there are many elements to a layout to make it successful

Restaurant Website and menu

Restaurant Website and menu

This was a project from Advanced Typography. It involved taking an existing restaurant and recreating the website and menu.

The skills needed for this project were knowledge of Illustrator, photoshop and typography.

I am happy with the look and feel of the website and menu and how they enhance the Pub. From this project I learned how to brainstorm and create ideas for a company website and I learned how to make a restaurant menu.

Graphic Design History Poster

This was a project from Graphic Design History class which involved creating a poster from each time period.

The skills needed for this project where knowledge of design history and layout design using photoshop.

I like the simplicity of this poster and the elements of the Swiss style.

I learned that sometimes simple is better and we can learn a lot from studying design history.

InteractiveDocumentThis is my most resent project

from Interactive Publishing. This is the first page of a five page document using interactive elements.

Skills needed for this is knowledge of InDesign and interactive options.

I like the layout and color scheme of this document.

I am learning how to use InDesigns Interactive design features.