Project #5 Recycling Poster

Idea: Create a poster for PGC relating to  recycling
Specs: An attention seeking poster that will encourage others to recycle
Research: I looked for a vector on how to draw a trash can
http://vforvectors.com/create-a-simple-trash-can-icon/
Planning: Drew sketches out
Comps: I have more than one version to this project because I want to hear feedback from the class as well instead of just Mr. Boothby
Assembly:

Project #4 Web Design Layout

Idea: Create a web design layout using photoshop for my mom's photography
Specs: She has always been involved in photography but has never had the chance to get it out there so I thought this would be a good way to do so
Research: I googled tutorials to aid me in the specific layouts web design layouts have
Tutorials for Layouts;
http://www.talk-mania.com/web-layouts/42842-photographer-layout-portfolio-layout.html
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/burnstudio-tutorial-personal-website/


Planning: I have created some sketches with the first ideas came to mind and have expanded them throughout the process
Comps: I used two different tutorials to create two different types/styles of web design layouts.
Assembly:

Project #3: Brochure for American Studies Class on Sierra Leone Assembly

Idea: To create a brochure on the third-world country, Sierra Leone, which my American Studies class will be hosting an assembly about a service project we are involved in
Specs: Including information about the "Free the Children" service project in Sierra Leone which raises money to build schools in third-world countries so they have right to a free education as well as everyone else.
Research: "Free the Children" website;
(http://www.freethechildren.com/)
Brochure templates for InDesign;
(http://www.thepapermillstore.com/brochures-templates/#tri)


Planning: We have done a good amount of planning during class by brainstorming, sketching, and browsing the "FTC" website. For the brochure I will use an 8.5 x 11 Letter-Fold Brochure using InDesign
Comps: None
Assembly: Printed the brochures out and assembled them using the tri-fold technique.

Project # 2: Classic Rock Calendar Using Typography

Idea: To create a 12 month calendar for a Christmas present to my mom

Specs: Using photos of classic rock artists' and to incorporate typography with their song lyrics to make the figures look real

Research: Googled images; tutorial on grammy's posters (http://www.psdtop.com/blog/photo-effects/typographic-portrait-like-grammys-posters/) ; Googled lyrics for the words

Planning: I planned by using the tutorial (link listed above), finding all my pictures beforehand, and than deciding which song I would use lyrics from

Comps: I did not have any comps for this specific project

Assembly: Photoshop, InDesign, and than put the months in order and used the Binder! (My mom loved it by the way and I was glad because I had a lot of fun with this project)


Finished Product:

Idea: Calendar Using Typography- Specification, Research

As it is time for a new project, I have come up with the idea of creating a calendar with classic rock artists' using typography to describe them. I will use Photoshop to create this project and it will be in color as I believe that will add a more attracting look to others. I've been researching previously on www.designbump.com and will continue searching the internet to locate other tutorials, information, and inspiration.

Finished Product

As the marking period is coming to an end I am proud to say that I have completed my first project, a customized license plate for the state of New Jersey. Possibly in the future I will send it in to the DMV for them to showcase or display. 

Beginning of the End

As I become closer to the end of my project I am searching my head for anymore ideas to add on to my custom license plate (posted below). If you have any questions or suggestions please comment them to me as I want first project to end with excitement!

With the suggestion of my teacher I have added a gradient overlay to represent the New Jersey License Plate (posted below).

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