2. Jake Vreeken:
5104 Thornthon Knoll Way
Raligh, NC 27616
808.728.9086
javreeken@gmail.com
Magazine Cover
Brochure
Web Page
Color Theory
Montage
Letterhead
Business Card
Prezi
Contact
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3. Date:
9/29/16
Program(s):
Adobe Photoshop
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Create a magazine cover highlighting myself
as a designer and my personal style.
Objectives:
Learn to manage Photoshop layers.
Learn to use proper alignment and white space.
Apply appropriate typography.
Process:
I started off by cropping the background image to 8.5×11. I used a self
portrait and added a filter for some styling. I went with a car theme
because of my pation for them. I pulled colors from my tie in the image . I
used the move tool as well as guides to make sure that all was aligned
Magazine
4. Date:
12/1/16
Program(s):
Adobe Photoshop, inDesign
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Create a business brochure using an original logo,
multiple images, as well as text wrapped images. tri-fold
and double sided printing for a dynamic spread.
Objectives:
Learn to create double sided print images.
Understanding paragrapg styles and text wraps.
Align images and set up layet within inDesign to cross and connect.
Process:
I began this project with the inspiration of Iguazu Falls. I wanted to be
sure to focus on the green color scheme as well as the flowing motion of
the falls themselves. I used the pen tool and shapes to create a layout. I was
able to place images and use paragraph styles to set text wrap bordes .
Brochure
5. Date:
11/17/16
Program(s):
Adobe Photoshop
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Create a web mockup to pass off to a developer
Objectives:
Use knowledge of coding to design layout and mockup.
Learn short keys and tools for better image placement.
Unify design elements learned in previous weeks.
Process:
I began creating images in photoshop and designing a shape layout
within inDesign. I used alignment with the boxes to add in my text. I
used a monochromatic color scheme to play off each year of mustang.
I used different opacity and layer technique to creat my banner and
logo designs. I kept the auto theme with a steel background and icons.
Web Page
6. Date:
10/16/16
Program(s):
Adobe Photoshop
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Create inspirational photodesigns with color theory
Objectives:
Understand the different color theory and schemes.
Take an original photo based of your chosen color palet.
Apply typography and design elements to complement colors.
Process:
I went to the countryside to capture a taste of the North Carolina
colors and americana. I wanted to use the blue, green, and brick
split complementary color scheme. This was an interesting photo of an
old home with a rusty roof backed up against the woods. I used the
eyedrop tool to recreate the colors and match the photo. I went with a
simple quote of just a bold typography with America and nothing more,
Color Theory
7. Date:
10/20/16
Program(s):
Adobe Photoshop
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Use multiple images to blend and layer edges.
Objectives:
Learn to manage Photoshop layers.
Learn to use proper layer masks and opacities.
Apply blending and feather effects,
Process:
I used Photoshop blend the layers with the masking tools, brushes,
different opacities, and different selection options. I made hard line cuts
around the tops of the main images.I added a quote from the movie that is
relevant to create the spiritual message and theme of life and destiny.
Although I still feel that typography is my weakness, I worked to try and
emphasize and balance the text at the top of the image.
Montage
8. Date:
10/27/16
Program(s):
inDesign
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Create a logo, letterhead, and business card.
Objectives:
Learn to manage pen tool and inDesign.
Learn to use proper white space.
Apply appropriate typography and key informatio.
Process:
I began with illustrator to create a new logo design. I carried these
designs into the InDesign program to arrange a basic mockup of the
layout. I repeated the logo images into the business card and set in place
the proper information needed to present the company well. My brother in-
law will actually be using this logo design.
Letterhead
9. Date:
9/29/16
Program(s):
Adobe Photoshop, Prezi Online
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Into to Design
Sara Tranburg
Project Description:
Create a active live prezi presentation of imformation
Objectives:
Learn to slides and prezi.
key sequences and motion.
Apply appropriate spacing and zoom technique.
Process:
I first created a layout and then a few sketches. I chose the design I
wanted and began to create the images in photoshop. I was able to insert
the text and images in Prezi and automate the slides acording to the flow
that I wanted to acheive,
Prezi’tation
