6.2

This is an image of a folder design I completed in last quarters concept design class. The design was created in Photoshop originally using images of different things found in nature. There are several different masking techniques used in this design as well. After creating the original design, I then placed it into InDesign to complete.

6.1

This is a logo design I have just completed for my corporate id and branding class this semester. Our assignment was to create a logo for a fictional resort in Costa Rica. I decided on the name Playa Azul for my resort which means Blue Beach.

The image of the wave was a sketch I did on paper and then traced on the drawing pad into Photoshop. I used the pen tool to color the image and then once it was completed I placed my graphic into Adobe Illustrator. My last step was to add the words Playa Azul to my design. This logo will be used for my letterheads, business cards, and envelopes for the resort.

5.2

This is a part of an aforementioned word/image project done in last quarter's concept design course. It is actually the first of the three series assignment and I think that the following two show the progression of my design process.

I created this piece originally in Photoshop using an image I found online of fish scales by Chris Porter. I used several filters, layers and color adjustments in order to create a glowing effect to the design. I then imported the image into Illustrator to add and place the text into my design. Overall, I found this to be an interesting assignment that I feel I was able to learn from.

5.1

Upon the suggestion of my professor, I have cropped this image of "Emily Cat" to bring the focus to the details of the face which is actually a combination of my own face and cat face. After I cropped this image, I went back into Photoshop and used the paintbrush tool to paint over the image to give it more definition. I enjoyed revisiting my earlier work and hopefully improving upon it. This project has inspired me to review other past works to see if they could also be improved upon. I think that this practice will aid in the building of my portfolio.