Portfolio for Visual Comm 130

1. PORTFOLIO
Lindsay Handley

2. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Magazine Cover
Photoshop
A self-portrait magazine cover
To communicate to the audience a little bit about me
I brainstormed ideas and thoughts about what is important to me and chose a few that I felt
represented me well.I had many photographs taken and found one that I liked and that was real
and authentic.I adjusted some settings with the photo in photoshop to get the desired look,and
then spent the remainder of time on the typography. I wanted something fun and bright with
good contrast.
09/28/2016

3. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Prezi Presentation
Create an instructional presentation in Prezi to demonstrate it’s capabilities and performance.
To show the cababilities of Prezi software and showcase Pittsburgh.
10/06/2016
Prezi
I decided to showcase Pittsburgh becuase that’s where I live and I love this place. I collected
photos that I thought represented some of the best attractions in the city and imported them
into Prezi. I designed the cover with a photo that I felt would draw the audience in and give a
fun vibe to the city. I choose contrasting fonts that would work well together and enhance the
theme I was going for.

4. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Brochure
IchosetodesignabrochureforacompanythatIfoundinspiringanduplifting.Ilovewellcrafted
children’s toys, and so I found images that captured the beauty and power of toys. I created my
layout in InDesign and worked with the placement of images and text until I found a solution I
was happy with. I added simple design elements to create unity and repetition.
Design a brochure for a company that promotes a product.
12/01/2016
Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
To use the full range of design principles and programs to design a brochure layout.

5. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Infographic
Create an infographic that organizes data in a visually pleasing way.
Illustrator
To represent some data and information visually.
I chose Harry Potter for my topic and gathered information on different sub topics. I decided
to go with the sorting hat and the different houses of hogwarts, becuase I thought it would be
a fun way for the audience to interact with the information that was being given. I designed
the elements in Illustrator, I used textured backgrounds to create more of a magical feel, and I
organized my data into charts.
11/03/2016

6. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Photodesign
10/12/2016
Photoshop and Illustrator
I took this photo of my daughter and worked alot in Photoshop to adjust settings. I was trying
to keep a good color scheme between text and image. I designed with the goal in mind to
have unity and to send a clear and uplifting message.
To create an uplifting photodesign that encourages people to share their light.
Create a photodesign project using good photography, photoshop, and typography skills.

7. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Webpage Mockup
Create a webpage mockup that a web developer could use to build a website.
11/16/2016
Photoshop
To design a webpage in Photoshop for a company that uses good design principles.
I researched websites that I liked and admired and decided to go with a landscape design firm
that could use clean design. I found a high quality image that would be the focal point and
decided to make it the biggest part of the page. I then added the title header and links and
wanted those to stay minimal so the photo would carry the power of the design.

8. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Montage
Design a spiritual montage poster blending images and type.
Photoshop
To create an uplifting spiritual message visually using image and text.
I thought of a spiritual theme that resonates with me and then found photos that I thought
would work well to blend to create a stronger message. I used one of my daughter and one of
the mysterious stars and night sky to communicate the eternal and powerful worth of souls.
10/19/2016

9. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Business Identity
Create a logo for a company with a business card and letterhead.
10/27/2016
Illustrator
To create a strong identity for a company by designing a logo.
I chose a topic for a company and decided on a mission statement, and went from there, cre-
ating sketches and ideas for what would best represent that idea. I wanted the logo to clearly
communicate an inviting and creative atmosphere since this was going to be an art center. I
designed the logo using illustrator.

10. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Business Identity
Create a logo for a company with a business card and letterhead.
10/27/2016
Illustrator
To create a strong identity for a company by designing a logo.
I chose a topic for a company and decided on a mission statement, and went from there, cre-
ating sketches and ideas for what would best represent that idea. I wanted the logo to clearly
communicate an inviting and creative atmosphere since this was going to be an art center. I
designed the logo using illustrator.

11. Description
Date
Course
Instructor
Programs used
Objective
Process
Comm 130: Visual Media- Section 17
Doug Holladay
Coding
Code a custom webpage with HTML and CSS.
11/09/2016
Illustrator,Text wrangler
To gain experience with HTML and CSS by designing a website and coding a website.
I used my logo from my business identity project, and inserted it into a template that allowed
me to alter the coding in a way where I could customize the websites features and layout. I
found a background that worked well and softened the sterile look of the original template,
and altered other things to give a unified feel.