Friday, 26 April 2013

QP08 Information Sheet: Rosen Publications

For this project we had to re-produced an information sheet for Rosen Publications.  Size to be A4, with 20mm margins all around.

This is what I came up with, I just couldn't work out how to wrap/round the text box in InDesign - does anyone have any hints for me for next time?

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

LA01: Photoshop Tennis

For this learning activity we had to partner-up with another student from the same class (in this instance Chris Phelps was kind enough to help me since he did this activity earlier with another student :) ) and 'lob' an image back and forth for up to 6 returns to create the end product.

Here is what we started with:


With the finished product looking like this:

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

QP07 Part 2: Emilio's Flier

Also for this activity we had to create a DL flier for Emilio's so they could photocopy on yellow paper so one colour only could be used (black).


Emilio's Flier

QP07: Restaurant Logo - Emilio's

My rationale for developing this particular logo is to me using the Italian flag colours of green, white and red is quite eye-catching and bright as well as ‘fresh’ looking which the clients where after. 
I also thought having some sort of utensil would help to signify that it is a restaurant as well as being available for take-aways.  To me it promotes an enjoyable food tasting experience just around the corner.
Also in the brief it advised us to be mindful of future outdoor signage and production of a menu, I believe that this design would be easily used for both of these in the near future.

Black and White Version of the Logo



Full Colour Version of the Logo


Typeface Cover Concept & Typeface Category

For this activity we had to create our own font design and I chose the FUN category for my block font.

My typeface design: The Blocks
Also we had to each develop our own front cover concept before agreeing on a final cover so we can then create a combined style guide (visual guide) for type. Here is what I came up with:
Front Cover Concept

Friday, 12 April 2013

LA04: Your Electrical Company

For this activity we had to brainstorm and develop an action plan on how to assist this organisation to begin the corporate rebranding and development of a new logo.

I used the brainstorming site of https://bubbl.us/ to create this flow chart:


I then used my creative checklist that I developed from previous studies in the Certificate III to create an action plan as follows:






Monday, 8 April 2013

QP06 - Handyman Flyer

For this activity we had to create a DL sized (one colour: Black only) flyer for Handyman Services, whilst using no more than 2 different fonts.

The project was to be printed on one side only and could easily be photocopied and to be delivered to Australia Post to residential postboxes.

I came up with the following design, trying to keep it simple yet effective and easy to read.

Sunday, 7 April 2013

QP04 - Hair Flier Advertisement

For this quick project I was able to use a work example that I recently done for Kingborough Council's upcoming Youth Expo:

Upcoming Youth Expo advertisement

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

QP05 - Invitation

For this activity we had to create an easy-to-read invitation, DL size using 2 colours only.  I decided Black and White would be best as it always has a classy look about it as well as being bold.

So I decided a two-sided invitation would look nice to set the theme and drew my own tie and dress :-)

Front of the Invitation


Back of the Invitation with actual details
 This invitation could be printed on a natural parchment paper/card stock that would look quite effective - I use this for doing work invitations and certificates.  However you would need to be careful if you are wanting to print double-sided I would recommend you have this particular file printed professionally.  Otherwise the black on the front of the invitation would be too much for the paper to absorb and would come through the other side of your 'white' page.

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Skyways Newspaper Ad

For this activity we had to create an advert for the local newspaper - noting that the advert is one colour (black) only. I kept the advert very simple, looking at the ad now thinking maybe a different heading font would be more effective if bolded in full white against the black backdrop so that way it doesn't look too fuzzy :-)


Tuesday, 12 March 2013

QP02 - Savoy Food Importers Advert

For this activity we had to create an advert for a local newspaper, The Examiner based on 3 columns (110mm) x 120mm in mono.

Here is what I came up with:

Thursday, 7 March 2013

QP01 - Panda Advertisement

Hi All
For this activity I was able to use a previous advertisement that I did for the Kingborough Council.

I made both a full colour and mono (black and white) version.  The mono version was used in the local community newspaper since it was cheaper.

The full colour advertisement was able to be used through social media sites to promote the event.


Sunday, 3 March 2013

D'Entrecasteaux Channel Report 2012 - Front Cover Design

As part of my position with Kingborough Council, I designed the front cover for the newly release State of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and lower Huon Estuary 2012 report.

Simply follow the below link to view the front (and back) cover design.  Please note that the file size is 4.6MB

http://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/State%20of%20Channel%20%20lower%20Huon_electronic%20version_web.pdf

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Logo Creation

For Part A of our final prepress module we had to design a logo that tied in with the Australiana theme without using the typical Australian icons like the Sydney Opera House, Ayers Rock and other typical icons.

We had to base our design on the Aussie Battler.  I came up with the idea of an old rickety fence that you see in the farming communities in the outback with overgrown grass.


This is the grey version of my logo
 We also had to develop particular stationery using this design, including business cards, letterhead and with compliments slip.


Presentation of logo and stationery design


Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Car Sales Ad

For this learning activity we had to create a car sales advert for a local newspaper which we had to clip paths around the car images.  This way only the car image would show and not the background.

Here is the end product:

Saturday, 17 November 2012

Weather Map

I had to recreate a weather map that was supplied for this assignment.

Here is the end product:

T-Shirt Design

For this assignment as part of the symbol design you had to create your own image within a circle and some text for a t-shirt.

Here is what I came up with:

Friday, 16 November 2012

Wanted

For this activity we had create a WANTED advert for another client.

Here is what I came up with using the artwork that was supplied and requested to be used by that said client.

Tourism Ad (Magazine)

For this learning activity I had to reduce the image sizes and canvas size of each of the 9 images used.  We then had to choose a font and any colours that would complement this advert for 'Explore Tasmania'.... here's what I came up with:

Colour in Printing and Web

As part of this learning activity we had to trace the original logo design for a fruit shop from a previous learning activity.
Here are the original sketch ideas, I ended up choosing the one on the top left corner:


Original sketch ideas


End Product: Logo Design (2 colours)

 We then had to create various office stationery which included business cards, letterhead and with compliments slips.

Here is what I came up with for those items:


Left: Front of Business Card Design
Right: Back of Business Card Design



Letterhead Design

With Compliments Slip Design


We also had to create a style guide, as follows:




Saturday, 13 October 2012

Prepress Terminology






Printing Process Examples

Here are some examples of the various printing processes:




Puzzle Word Search

We had to create a puzzle word search... see how many you can find:

Part B - LA01 Prepress

We had to then reserach two printing processes and identify which would be the best to print a magazine, here is what I came up with:

Prepress Learning Activity 1 - Video

As part A of the learning activity 1 for prepress module, we had to answer some questions on a video that was sent to us.

Here are my responses: