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Annah Despain

Annah
Despain

Montage
Event Ad

246 S. 1st W. #103

Rexburg, ID 83440
annah.despain@gmail.com
763.244.6903

Logos
Brochure
Business Cards
Stationery
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Table of Contents

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

May 29, 2016

Programs

Photoshop

Description

An inspiring montage of multiple pictures

creating one and showing typography skills.

Objectives

Learn to blend two or more images together

gradually, using masks

Process

After acquiring the pictures, I placed part of each of them

on the page using the lasso tool. I wanted to use the rule
of thirds, and I incorporated this into the design process. I
then used the masking tool to blend the lighthouse to the stars
and the pink color to the stars above them. I added the words
and the rectangle, then added the filter on the word shine. I
used photoshop as the primary program for this project. Because I
wanted the montage to be simple, I kept this in mind as I created this.
I kept the images to a minimum to allow for white space.

Montage

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

May 13, 2016

Programs

Microsoft Word

Description
An advertisment for a nonprofit event.

Objectives

Learn to use only Word design features without

using any Adobe programs, including Photoshop.

Process

I began by scanning this photograph of the rope. I left

the image the way it was scanned in, and I added the other
details using only Microsoft Word. I decided to position the
title to balance the green in the bottom left of the image. I also
added the three bars at the bottom to add repetition and interest
to the piece.

Event Ad

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

June 4, 2016

Programs

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Description

A unique logo for a company.

Objectives

Create a unique logo for a company, and create a

full color, white on color and grayscale version of it.

Process

I started by sketching three different logos to record some

ideas of what I wanted the final logo to look like. I created
them using Adobe Illustrator and, after gathering critique,
edited them. After editing this final one a little more, I made the
final three pictured above using InDesign.

Logos

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

July 10, 2016

Programs

Adobe InDesign

Description

A brochure advertising volunteer

opportunities on the Appalachian Trail.

Objectives

Create three completely different, original logos to

fit a company or personal image that will appeal to
the specific audience. Refine one logo with variations
for color.

Process

I knew I wanted to create a brochure about the Appalachian

Trail, but I wasnt sure how to proceed. I looked for inspiration
on Pinterest and the internet, and I decided to go with a double
gate brochure. I designed the logo in Illustrator and placed it in an
InDesign document. After making many edits and receiving many
critiques, I added the body copy.

Brochure

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

June 10, 2016

Programs

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Description

A business card with an original logo.

Objectives

Create a new logo to fit a company or personal

image. Include contact information.

Process

I began by sketching ideas for a logo and then designing

my logo in Adobe Illustrator. I moved over to Adobe
InDesign for the layout design of the business card. After this,
I received a lot of feedback and altered my designs accordingly.

Business card

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

June 10, 2016

Programs

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Description

A letterhead for a business.

Objectives

Create stationery for a business using Adobe

Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.

Process

Using the logo from the previous business card, I began

by sketching layouts. I added the basic layout and later the
watermark. I made sure to limit to opacity on the watermark
for optimal writing space.

Stationery

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

May 7, 2016

Programs

Adobe InDesign

Description

A black and white flier promoting the

graduate leadership conference using
provided text and images.

Objectives

Create a flier for the graduate leadership conference

using the material provided.

Process

I started by sketches a few ideas for the layout. After that I

created a draft in InDesign, using a bold, large title to grab
the attention of the reader. I used the picture on top with eyes
looking down to add to the flow of the design. I use asymmetry
to contrast the elements. I was given the content, image and logo.

Flier

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

June 24, 2016

Programs

Notepad++
Adobe Photoshop

Description

A webpage created to showcase acquired

HTML and CSS skills.

Objectives

Write content to describe the process of creating

your logo and how it appeals to a target audience.
Acquire a working knowledge of HTML. Acquire a
working knowledge of CSS.

Process

I took a logo I had worked on a few weeks ago and inserted it

into an HTML document. I put together the HTML document,
making sure to include information about the process, audience,
and design skills. After this, I created a CSS document and linked
the HTML document to it. I proceeded to add design elements to pull
the piece together. Some of these included adding a background and
changing the colors to match my color scheme. I also linked unique
fonts to show up on the webpage.

Web page

Instructor

Ben Pingel

Course

Visual Media, Section 1

Date

May 22, 2016

Programs

Adobe Photoshop

Description

A photo to showcase my skills in photoshop

and photography.

Objectives

Learn basic photography skills. Adjust image levels,

saturation, color balance, and sharpen tool on
separate layers for non-destructive editing. Use layers
to design text, and add repeating graphic elements in
Adobe Photoshop.

Process

I took the picture using the rule of thirds and edited the picture
in photoshop, adjusting the levels and vibrance, as well as using
the selective color tool to match my picture to the color scheme
more. After these edits, I used photoshop to add the quote and
listed my color scheme.

Photodesign