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PortfolioGinger Thomas


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ContactGinger Thomas216 Thomas Dr

Murphy, Texas 75094

469.964.6405

[email protected]


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ContentsBrochurePhotodesign

Logos

MontageLogos

Letterhead

Business Card

Flier

Event Ad


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PhotodesignDescription: This project shows my photography and editing skills. Thephoto was taken by me and incorporated into the design.

Date: October 18, 2014

Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel

Programs Used: AdobePhotoshop

Objectives:Learn basic photography skills.

Choose a color scheme, take a photo to match those colors, then incorporate the

colors into the layout.

Use a digital camera to take a quality image, then download it.

Adjust image levels, saturation, color balance, sharpen tool on separate layers for

NDE (non-destructive editing.)

Size and crop the image, then place on an 8.511 page layout.

Use layers to design text, and repeating graphic elements in Photoshop.

Print with full-bleed margins. Trim only 1/8 (0.125) from all four sides.

Process:The first thing I did was plan out the picture I wanted, taking the color scheme into

consideration. I had my friend Kaylie model with the book, pulling the color scheme

from the colors on the book and her hair. It was dif ficult finding the right lighting

in her apartment. We ended up having to move several times before it looked just

right. I took the photo and edited it in Photoshop, paying special attention to the

brightness, saturation, and levels. I made sure to follow the rule of thirds and didnt

center the picture. Once the picture was edited, I added the blue, red, and yellow

rectangles. I separated the quote onto these rectangles. I used contrasting fonts

and sizes to create the look and message I wanted. I added the color swatch at the

bottom and labeled it with the color scheme and color names.


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LogosDescription:3 different logos for the same company.Date:December 13, 2014


Programs Used:Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:Create three completely different, original logos to fit a company or personal imagethat will appeal to the audience. Do not imitate existing logos or use previous

designs.

Use only the Illustrator tools to create and draw your logos. (No Illustrator pre-

fabricated flares, symbols, etc.. No photos or live-tracing. You may use an image

or drawing as a guide to trace it with the pen/pencil, but delete the image before

submitting.)

Gather opinions from at least ten people about which logo appeals most to them.

Process:I first came up with the idea for the company and logos. I sketched out a few dif-

ferent design ideas and chose the three I liked the best. I went into Illustrator and

created the fox first using the star tool and the anchor delete tool. I then chose the

fonts for the logo. After I finished the first logo I created a typewriter for the next

one using the rounded rectangle tool, the anchor delete tool, and the anchor point

tool to drag the edges just how I wanted them. I used the ellipse tool to make the

keys. For the third logo I wanted to go for a very simple look. I created the fox paw

print with the rounded rectangle tool and anchor point tool. I then chose the font

for the company name.


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foxprintpublishing

foxprint publishing

foxprint

publishing


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MontageDescription: This is a poster featuring a montage that inspires missionarywork.

Date: October 25, 2014.


Programs Used: Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:Use the FOCUS design process with strong focal point and flow

Unify a layout with a consistent theme and dominant spiritual message

Learn to blend two or more images together gradually, using masks

Demonstrate more advanced Photoshop skills for layout with multiple elements

Use a mask to apply a filter to one part of the image

Apply typography principles (titles, quotes, events or scripturesyour choice)

Format type: Legibility; Small copy & Title with varying text size. Theme word(s)

Select good quality images

Process:I first went to the Internet to get some inspiration for my message and to find theimages and quote I wanted to use. Once Id found the images I saved them and

opened them in Photoshop. I started with the picture of the boy. I blurred out the

background of the picture using the brush tool, leaving it a nice gray color and

using the paint bucket tool to match the rest of the background. I sharpened his

eyes and face a bit. Then I placed the image of the missionary tag. I used the brush

tool again to create the montage effect with the blurring and mingling pixels. I also

sharpened the letters on the tag a bit and applied the Film Grain filter to this layer.

I pulled the color scheme from the boys tie using the eye-dropper tool and used

the colors in the title and boxes at the top and bottom of the page. I selected my

fonts for the title and body copy. I made cer tain words in the body text a bit largerto really emphasize the message.


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LogosDescription: Three different logos for the same company.Date: November 1, 2014


Programs Used: Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:Create three completely different, original logos to fit a company or personal imagethat will appeal to the audience. Do not imitate existing logos or use previous

designs.

Use only the Illustrator tools to create and draw your logos. (No Illustrator pre-

fabricated flares, symbols, etc.. No photos or live-tracing. You may use an image

or drawing as a guide to trace it with the pen/pencil, but delete the image before

submitting.)

Gather opinions from at least ten people about which logo appeals most to them.

Process:These logos were fun to create in Illustrator! The first logo I wanted to go with a

really simple design. I made the circle and typed the text on a path. I added the

snowflake in the middle and put the two little dots on the side. For the second logo,

I wanted to do something more cute and fun. I made the snowman using the ellipse

tool. I made his nose using the star tool, removing a few of the angles to make it a

triangle. I wanted to make a mug for my third logo. It was difficult to get the shape

just right, especially with the handle of the mug. I used the anchor point tool to

stretch the ovals into the right shape for the handle. I then used the brush tool

to paint over the edges of the circle I didnt want to be seen. I added the text and

made a heart using the star and ellipse tools.


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COCOA MUG

COCOAMUG

cocoa

mug


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LetterheadDescription: Original letterhead for a recording company.

Date: November 8, 2014


Programs Used: Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Objectives:Use the basic tools in Illustrator & InDesign.Create a new logo to fit a company or personal image. Do not imitate existing logos

or use previous designs. Dont use photos or live trace.

Use the new logo to design consistent layouts for a business card and letterhead.

Photos are okay on business card and letterhead as additional design elements.

Letterhead should be 8.5 x 11, full-bleed optional, but trim only .125.

Apply typography rules, keeping small copy.

Keep designs simple with light watermarks and drop shadows and plenty of white

space.

Include contact information: name, address, phone, and email on each piece. Use

periods, bullets, or spaces in phone number; no parentheses/ hyphens.

Process:I first designed the logo for the business in Adobe Illustrator. I used the rounded

rectangle tool the make the basic shape of the cassette tape and used the

rectangle and ellipse tools for most of the other elements. I used the expand tool

and pathfinder to delete part of the black circles (the tape). I chose the fonts and

put the business name on the logo. I played around with dif ferent color schemes

to see which one looked best and portrayed the message well. Once Id designed

the logo, I copied it into an InDesign document. I designed the letterhead, using

the logo in the top left corner and putting the contact information in the opposite

corner. I used the same font Id used in the logo for the contact information. Iadded the watermark and the faint gray lines at the top and bottom of the page to

give it some flow.


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Joe Smith

972.891.1021

[email protected]

543 Record St.

Dallas TX 75201

Mix TapeRecord Co.


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Business CardDescription: Original business cards for a recording company.

Date: November 8, 2014


Programs Used: Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Objectives:Use the basic tools in Illustrator & InDesign.Create a new logo to fit a company or personal image. Do not imitate existing logos

or use previous designs. Dont use photos or live trace.

Use the new logo to design consistent layouts for a business card and letterhead.

Photos are okay on business card and letterhead as additional design elements.

Business card should be 3.5 x 2 and printed above center on a vertical page.

Apply typography rules, keeping small copy.

Keep designs simple with light watermarks and drop shadows and plenty of white

space.

Include contact information: name, address, phone, and email on each piece. Use

periods, bullets, or spaces in phone number; no parentheses/ hyphens.

Process:I first designed the logo for the business in Adobe Illustrator. I used the rounded

rectangle tool the make the basic shape of the cassette tape and used the

rectangle and ellipse tools for most of the other elements. I used the expand tool

and pathfinder to delete part of the black circles (the tape). I chose the fonts and

put the business name on the logo. I played around with dif ferent color schemes to

see which one looked best and portrayed the message well. Once Id designed the

logo, I copied it into an InDesign document. I wanted to go for a simple look of the

business cards, so I used the logo on both the front and back, making the back less

opaque so I could put the contact information right on top.


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Mix TapeRecord Co.

Joe Smith

972.891.1021

[email protected]

543 Record St.

Dallas TX 75201

Mix tape Record Co.


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FlierDescription: Flier to promote a leadership conference for graduatingseniors.

Date: October 4, 2014


Programs Used: Adobe InDesign

Objectives:Apply the design principles and use appropriate typography.

Incorporate basic InDesign skills to improve basic flier layout.

Retrieve image and logo from links on this page.

Create a project folder with image, logo and InDesign document to keep links in

InDesign intact.

Process:First I drew out some sketches to get a good idea of the design I wanted to go

with. I then used Adobe InDesign to create the f lier. I placed the image at the top

next to the bold title box to create a focal point. The white and black boxes create

repetition and give the page some flow. I used script and sans serif fonts to show

contrast in the title. The logo, image, and text were provided to me to use in the

flier.


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Conference is available to graduating seniors.Space is limited!

Registration and more information

available at http://www.vouantcomm.

com/leaders

October 218 a.m. 5 p.m.

Lincoln Convention Center


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Event AdDescription: Event ad for a dog wash fundraiser for a Childrens Hospital.Date: October 12, 2014


Programs Used: Microsoft Word

Objectives:Comprehend image sizing (how pixels and inches work together)Find, scan and import a high-quality image.

Create a full-bleed design.

Choose a color scheme and typeface(s) that work for your message and audience.

Learn to use only Word design features without using any Adobe programs,

including Photoshop.

Process:I found the image of the dog in Homegoods Magazine. I scanned the image in the

library and inserted it into my design after removing the background. I matched the

color of the gloves in the image to the color of the title using the eye-dropper tool.

From there, I chose a color scheme and incorporated that into the blue box on the

side and the circles. I wrote the body copy and date, time, and place and put them

on the side.


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