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Brad Bastian

CONTACT
Brad Bastian
2650 Cornwall Ct
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-646-5909
www.bradsbyuiblog.wordpress.com

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1. Montage
2. Flier
3. Event Ad
4. Photodesign
5. Letterhead
6. Business Card
7. Logos
8. Brochure
9. Webpage

MONTAGE
DESCRIPTION
In this assignment I used two different images and brought them
together for a spiritual message. Using the scripture from Isaiah
2:3, I put a temple on a mountain range.
PROCESS
I began by thinking about some spiritual messages. My first
thought was to have Christ with some miracles He performed
around Him. However, this didnt pan out well when I began
putting it together in Photoshop. Therefore, I went to one of the
free stock photo sites to get some inspiration. I came across this
mountain picture and felt it had a perfect background (sky) for
the text. Then I realized I could fairly easily add a temple on one
of the mountains. Once I got the photos merged, I looked for
a quote or scripture about the mountain of the Lord. I came
across Isaiah 2:3 and felt it would fit perfectly. Then it all about
figuring out the fonts and sizes, and some photo edits. I got some
great critiques and felt this turned out well.
MESSAGE
This is an inspiration message designed for LDS members to
encourage them to go to the temple.
AUDIENCE
This is designed for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned how to create a montage in general and how to add a
texture onto an image.

FLIER
DESCRIPTION
This is the project 1 Flier I created using Adobe InDesign.
PROCESS
I first created four different sketches to give my ideas form. From
there I chose one and began creating it using InDesign. Once I
laid it out in InDesign, I realized it wasnt going to look good. I
decided to work with another one of my sketches, which was the
beginning to what you see below. After I did my best with my flier
in InDesign, I got help through two critique sessions; one from
my wife and the other from my instructor. This process helped
me finalize the flier and achieve the result below.
MESSAGE
The message is a conference that will help graduating students
become competitive in the business market.
AUDIENCE
My audience is male/female students graduating from college
who are interested in learning how to gain the competitive
edge in business.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned about the flow a user takes when viewing a flier and how
a design can help the user focus on exactly what you want them
to focus on.

Graduate Leadership
Conference

Do you want to have the competitive

edge in business?
Come learn how at Vouant Communications
annual Graduate Leadership Conference.

Vouant Communications is devoted to helping

tomorrows leaders gain essential leadership
skills in the workplace. During this dynamic
three-day seminar, attendees will meet with
top executives of Vouant Communications to
discuss breakthrough leadership techniques,
while cultivating attributes of leadership that
will market to any employer.

Conference is available to graduating

seniors. Space is limited.

Registration and more

information is available at

http://www.vouantcomm.com/leaders

October 21
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lincoln Convention Center

EVENT AD
DESCRIPTION
This is the project 2 Event Ad I created using Microsoft Word.
PROCESS
I used Microsoft Word 2013 to create this ad. I also scanned in the
image of the girl on my home printer/scanner. I also utilized the
FOCUS principles to the best of my abilities.
MESSAGE
The event is to help support the Childrens Cancer Research Fund.
I wanted to create an Event Ad that would help raise awareness for
childhood cancer which is why I chose an image of a little girl and
used a title to announce that there is hope for this
precious children.
AUDIENCE
The audience includes all people from children to adults in or
near Colorado.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned that its difficult to choose an image first and then
design an ad around it.

All proceeds go to help the

Childrens Cancer
Research Fund
$25 a hat

February 13th, 2016

8:00 am 3:00 pm
Denver Convention Center

PHOTODESIGN
DESCRIPTION
This is a photodesign project to be used to show off my skills as a
photographer and in Photoshop.
PROCESS
For this project, I began by thinking about a color scheme to
use. Once I figured the easiest one to use was complementary, I
found a plant at home I could use that would fit my color scheme
perfectly. Then in Photoshop I was able to edit the image and add
in the quote and some design elements. As far as the FOCUS
principles go, I used white space by placing the plant
on the thirds.
MESSAGE
My message was to share an inspirational quote and introduce
some elements to support that message.
AUDIENCE
My audience is everyone.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned that I need to focus more on the message at the
beginning of my projects instead of as an afterthought.

LETTERHEAD
DESCRIPTION
I created a new logo which was used for a business card and
stationary for a fake company.
PROCESS
I used Illustrator to create my logo and InDesign to create
the stationary.
MESSAGE
My message is to present a professional look and feel for an
architecture firm.
AUDIENCE
My audience is anyone looking for architecture business. Mainly
business professionals.
TOP THING LEARNED
The top thing learned this week is to start somewhere. I really
struggled with choosing a company and just getting started in
general. I also wanted to get it right the first time, but I soon
learned that its good to just start somewhere, get input from
others and make small revisions along the way. In the end it
usually turns out ok.

BUSINESS CARD
DESCRIPTION
I created a new logo which was used for a business card and
stationary for a fake company.
PROCESS
I used Illustrator to create my logo and InDesign to create
the stationary.
MESSAGE
My message is to present a professional look and feel for an
architecture firm.
AUDIENCE
My audience is anyone looking for architecture business. Mainly
business professionals.
TOP THING LEARNED
The top thing learned this week is to start somewhere. I really
struggled with choosing a company and just getting started in
general. I also wanted to get it right the first time, but I soon
learned that its good to just start somewhere, get input from
others and make small revisions along the way. In the end it
usually turns out ok.

LOGOS
DESCRIPTION
This project was to create a logo for a business.
PROCESS
I first created some sketches and once I narrowed it down to a few
I liked, I created them in Illustrator. I used some leading lines
into Photography and the larger font for Bastian to make it
more prominent.
MESSAGE
This logo is to be used for Bastian Photography, a
local photographer.
AUDIENCE
The audience will be all potential clients to Bastian Photography,
families and seniors.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned how to use Adobe software more.

BROCHURE
DESCRIPTION
To create a brochure and logo.
PROCESS
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
MESSAGE
This message is for new photographers who want to learn
about light.
AUDIENCE
This brochure is intended for new photographers.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned how to make a brochure.

WEBPAGE
DESCRIPTION
In this project I created a webpage using HTML and CSS.
PROCESS
I used Notepad++ for my editing software and a little Photoshop
to get the right color for my web page scheme.
MESSAGE
This web page is designed to attract attention to the Red Dot
Architecture business and showcase my logo creation.
AUDIENCE
The intended audience is the business class and architects.
TOP THING LEARNED
I learned how to incorporate a color scheme into a webpage.