Romanesque Poster

Reflection: This project incorporated both Project 1 and Assignment 2, where I showed the process work of first researching the project, then using it to create a textile design.

Sketch Book

Sketch Book: The top image is the cover of my sketchbook, where I compliled all of the sketches that I have completed over the course of the semseter. It is followed by a image of the reflection of what I accomplished for the sketches and how I improved over the semester.

Palouse Sketch

Reflection: In this project, we were able to experiment using the Wacom drawing tablet. Using the tablet and illustrator, I took a picture of the palouse and then copied it using the paintbrush tool. This excersise was extremely fun as we were able to draw on the tablet and then watch it come up on the screen. I liked trying this new drawing technique, and I will certainly be able to use this skill in the future if I need to draw renderings but want them on the computer.   

Resume

Reflection: The task of this project was to create a personal resume that used editing components from InDesign as well as taught students how to write a professional resume. This project helped me in learning how to write a resume, and what type of information should be on it. I also learned how to better use InDesign, as I had to place multiple documents into it and then edit them. This project also taught me that if one fails the first time to try again until you get it right. I had to completely start over from scratch after my background wouldn't work, but because of it I was able to learn more about the program and end up with a better product. Overall designing my resume was a fun process and I was able to learn valuable skills that will benefit me in the future.

Preliminary Sketches

Logo Design

The task for this assignment was to create a unique logo that represented our different design philosophies. I started out by using my initials to sketch different ideas, then added my full name and started experimenting with font. Once I found a design I liked, I decided to place a picture at the top to connect my name together and add a sense of unity to the overall design. The image started out as being two "J" letters that I flipped on their sides, but it eventually morphed into what looks like a bird in flight. This represents my design philosophy as I believe in creativity and free expression, and I feel that a bird also symbolizes this. Color was later added to add emphasis on the name, and the initials "KJ" along with the bird are all in blue to connect all the separate pieces in the logo. My knowledge grew in this assignment as I learned how to create a logo that was both professional and meaningful. I was also able to experiment using a drawing tablet, and I learned how to better use the InDesign program.