Portfolio

Aubrey Nielson
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Table of Contents
Montage
Flier
Stationery
Web page
Photodesign
Logos
Event Ad
Brochure
Montage
Description: An inspirational traveling mon-
tage by blending of two or images, and the use
of typography.
Date: 5.31.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Photoshop
Objective: Use the FOCUS design process, unify
a layout with a consistent theme and dominant
message, learn to blend two or more images to-
gether gradually, using masks
Process: I first found the images that I was go-
ing to use for the project. I then cropped the
background so that it fit into the 8.511 size. I
adjusted hue, colors and features of the back-
ground so it was more what I wanted. I then add-
ed the plane to the bottom right hand corner by
using the lasso tool. I made it a bit smaller and
blurred out the hard edges with a 100% opacity
and then changed to 28% opacity for the rest of
the plane. I then added a filter to the plane so it
looked more hazy, the filter was a rain splash. I
then added my text. I matched the color with the
plane color wanting to keep it simple.
Event Ad
Description: A color ad promoting an event to
provide relief funds towards a company in the
community by using picture scanned from print
and the program Microsoft Word.
Date: 5.17.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Microsoft Word
Objective: Comprehend image sizing, scan and
import an image, create a full-bleed design.
Process: I scanned the image in the library onto
a mac computer. I was able to adjust the pixels
and get a clear image. I then uploaded this and
used this as my main picture for the whole proj-
ect. I used the angles of the turtle to my advan-
tage, and decided to put the text where your eyes
go. I really liked the wave in the picture, so i put
the title there. I made the font bold and a bit ital-
icized, which I know is not usually recommended
but I felt that it went along with the theme of the
event. I added a rectangle shape on the bottom
of the flier, and colored it in to add a bit more
design. I also colored the text so that it matched
the turtles dark grey shell.
Stationery
Description: Created stationery and a business
card for a logo and business company.
Date: 6.14.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Objective: Use the basic tools in Illustrator &
InDesign, create a new logo, apply typography
rules
Process: I decided on the logo and company
that I was going to represent. I then made that
logo in Illustrator. I liked the triangle shape and
thought it striking as well as the teal and black
colors together. I created another triangle in-
side the main triangle and used the tool to fit
it inside. I really liked the main font style and
thought it went with the logo I decided to keep
the body font simple and easy to read. I then cre-
ated my business card using the same logo but
adding more color to the whole business card in-
corporating the teal and black throughout while
playing with shapes.
Web page
Description: Created a web page to showcase a
personally created logo.
Date: 6.27.2014
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media taught by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Notepad++, Photoshop,
HTML
Objective:
Size and optimize an original logo, write content
to describe the process of creating your logo, de-
sign a web page using HTML.
Process:
I created my web page by using Notepad ++ on
my PC. This is where is set up my html as well as
my CSS to create the layout. I connected the html
document and CSS together by using the link in
the html. I then attached my logo picture, using
Photoshop into my html. I used padding to cen-
ter my logo with the Namaste at the top of the
page. I also added a little padding on the bottom
of Namaste. After that I changed my colors so
they matched my logo. I then changed my font
to make it look more appealing and put back up
fonts just in case the first one didnt work.
Photodesign
Description: This photo project was to show
good photography and editing skills. Then create
a poster layout with your photo.
Date: 5.24.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Photoshop
Objective: Learn basic photography skills,
choose a color scheme, take a photo to match
those colors.
Process: I uploaded the photo into Photoshop
to edit it. I brought out the rust color more in
the railing and wood. I also brought out more
of the green in the bushes. I changed the levels,
saturation, and color balance in the photo. The
color scheme that I chose was monochromatic in
the brink color, by using the eye dropper tool. I
added the swatches at the bottom of the flier in
a railing design to go with the train tracks. I then
added my text at the top of the page choosing a
script type and changing the today and tomor-
row with a different type. I spaced the lettering
out more so it looked more pleasing to the eye.
Logos
Description: Made three different logos for a
yoga company called Breathe in.
Date: 6.7.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Objective: Create three completely different,
original logos to fit a company, use only the
tools to create and draw your logos.
Process: I kept the type black for the first one
but moved them around so the in part was clos-
er to the breathe. I also added a rectangle to
add a little simple design to it. I chose the color
because it is a muted calm color that represents
the peacefulness of yoga. For the second one I
mainly used the brush tool to create a common
pose used in yoga. I choose the green color to
represent a more earthy tone. For the third one
I wanted a more exciting and creative logo so I
chose bright colors that went against each other
but still meshed well. I then added a simple flow-
er that connected to the line below. I connected
it to the font so it looked like the dot for the i.
Flier
Description: A flier to promote a Graduate
Leadership Conference in black and white.
Date: 5.10.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: InDesign
Objective: Apply the design principles and use
appropriate typography, incorporate basic InDe-
sign skills to improve basic flier layout, retrieve
image and logo from links on this page.
Process: The process of creating this flier was
to start out with basic sketches to get some idea
of what I was looking for. I used alinment for
my text, photo, title, and logo so that it looked
clean cut. I also cropped the photo more, so that
it didnt have so much white space at the top. I
spread out my text by using the process of kern-
ing so that it was easier to read. I put the logo
and website on the bottom, since it is not that
important but still available. I made the date,
time, and place larger so that it stood out more.
Brochure
Description: A three-old brochure for a yoga
studio.
Date: 7.12.14
Course/Instructor:
Visual Media by Julie Peterson
Program(s)/ Tools: Photoshop, InDesign,
Objective: Set up and align a two-sided, folded
document, create an original company logo and
use it in a brochure, incorporate quality images,
write at least 250 words of original copy.
Process: I started with designing my outline
in InDesign. I decided to go with the basic three
fold brochure. I changed the background to a
light orange color that went with my logo. I then
found four pictures that I thought were interest-
ing to look at and would give you a good visual
aid support of yoga, so those looking at the bro-
chure kind of know what they are walking into.
I added my text throughout the brochure, that
tells about the yoga studio. On the left inner side
of the brochure I wrapped some text around a
photo. I also cut out a photos background in
Photoshop so I could just use the person in it.
This made it look more clean cut.