Final Portfolio

Assignment #20 Inspiration

Shepard Fairey
-An American contemporary graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene
- He first became known for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" (…OBEY…) sticker campaign
-. His work became more widely known in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, specifically his Barack Obama "Hope" poster.
-In 1988, he graduated from Idyllwild Arts Academy, and in 1992, Fairey graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.
-Fairey became involved with art in 1984, when he started to place his drawings on skateboards and T-shirts.

Social Issue Posters/ Logos

I liked this social poster because it used tic-tac-toe and showed that peace wins over war.

Intro Portfolio

 

Color Psychology

Assignment #19 Inspiration

Candy Shop has candy written in the words which brings out the logo and the colors on the sides.

I like how the design is on the bottom of the text which does not get in the way, which makes the letter look  more professional. 

Assignment #18 Inspiration

The CNN logo is a good example of word mark because of how the letters are connected together

Google is very famous for its wordmark because of the so many types it has

Stationary Package

The printed pieces that a company utilizes for communication purposes

-When establishing a business, it is very important that all communications are well coordinated and that the message of the organization is presented consistently.

-Includes business card, letterhead, and envelope.

Business Card

-An essential part of a stationery design. When you hand someone your business card, they will form an immediate opinion about your company. Your business card does more than tell people how to find you: it says something about your company- its mission, its culture, and its goals. Everything from the colors, fonts, the texture, shade, and gloss of the paper you print on says something about you.

-Typically includes: logo, company name, employee name, title, phone number, fax number, email address, company address, web address.

-Design tips: must be 2"x3.5", horizontal or vertical orientation, check for accuracy, check for 
unity... continuity among other pieces. Typical margin is .25" to .125"


Letterhead
-A printed piece of paper used to send letters, memos, etc.
-Typically includes: logo, company name, company address, phone number, fax number, web address
-Design tips: 8.5" x 11" (standard), must be vertical orientation, must leave room to write the letter, memo, etc- big empty space in middle, check for accuracy, check for unity. . . continuity among other pieces


Envelope
- The packaging the contains the letter/form when being mailed
-Standard #10 envelope
-Typically includes: logo, company address, company name
-Design tips: must be 9.5" x 4.125", horizontal OR vertical orientation, must leave room for recipient's address and stamp, check for accuracy, check for unity. . . continuity among other pieces, don't go all the way to the edge or it will be too expensive