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Taylor Austin

ContactTaylor Austin 125 E 2nd S APT 1303Rexburg, ID 83440 [email protected]

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Description:This ad was created for the purpose of advertising a barbeque fundraiser for the Marines on Saturday, April 2, from 5pm-8pm.

Date: 4/2/15

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Section 05Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools: Microsoft WordEpson ScannerPDF2JPG.net (PDF converter)

Objectives:Find, scan and import a high-quality image.Create a full-bleed designUse text boxes for layout in Word.Insert and edit images in Word.

Process: The program in which I used to make this ad was Microsoft Word. At first, it was difficult to figure out how to get the image to fill up a good portion of the paper. But I realized that I needed to click the button at the bottom left of the screen, get a desk-looking image behind my ad, and that solved the problem. I first went up to the insert and went down to shapes. From there, I picked out a rectangular shape and dragged it across where the original words on the ad were and covered them up. I then went to the text box and dragged it throughout the rectangle. I then chose a font which was Copperplate. I set it at 41 size font and that filled up the rectangle just enough. The word color was changed to white. After that, I went back to the insert tab at the top of the document and picked another rectangle. I spread that out but not at the same length as the first one. It was centered. I went to text box and dragged that to fill the smaller rectangular shape. I wrote what I needed and then needed to find an interpunct. I wasnt sure how to get that on a mac, so I searched it up and copied and pasted it. Lastly, I went to the insert tab once again and picked another rectangular shape. This shape, to create some rhythm, I set as the same length as the very first rectangle. I wanted this add to look very sharp and serious. So, I did not add any more design to it. The picture gave an amazing and emotional scene, and that alone was enough chaos in the ad. I left the logo in the bottom right corner because it looked professional.

Event Ad

Description:This project was made to convey that families can be together forever through Heavenly Fathers plan. I used a picture of the temple, which is the house that families are sealed in. I then placed a picture of a family all in white and a picture of Jesus Christ beside the temple, faded in. These two pictures have to do with the temple and what it stands for.

Date: 2/12/13

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Section 05Eric Lybbert

Program(s)/Tools: Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:Learn to manage Photoshop layers.Learn to blend images together smoothly, using masks.Use filters.Apply appropriate typography.

Process: I designed this project through Photoshop. I pressed the open button and got the background picture of the temple. After doing that, I brought in the picture of Christ and the family. I then pressed the masking button, clicked the darkening/black square on the left side, and blended the two pictures together. Got the text, I pressed the text box button and dragged it horizontally beside the left side of the temple. Lastly, I searched up a picture of the LDS logo, dragged it over the middle of the temple, and then blended it into the temple. To blend this in, I clicked the masking button once more, clicked the black square, and made it less contrasted.

Montage

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Description:This prroject consisted of creating a black and white flyer to promote a Vouant communication Graduate Leadership Conference.

Date: 5/30/15


Program(s)/Tools: Adobe InDesign

Objectives:Apply the design principles and use appropriate typography.Incorporate basic InDesign skills to improve basic flier layout.Create a project folder with image, logo and InDesign document to keep links intact.

Process: I created this flyer in the InDesign program. I started with a brand new document and wrote my title in the font I desired. The font that I used automatically turned everything into a capital letter. I fancied this because it looked professional and would grab attention. After writing my title, I clicked on the ellipse tool and chose the rectangular shape. I then manipulated it into the shape I wanted and dragged it underneath the title. For my picture, I once again chose the ellipse tool and chose the cirlce. I manipulated the shape to what I desired and then clicked place to place the picture inside the shape. For the writing portion, I clicked on the text box and wrote my required text. I went into my downloadsand placed the logo in the right corner. Lastly, I created another thick bar of black by clicking on the ellipse tool.

Flier

Description:Three logo variations for the same company. These are logos for my made up company, Taylor Austin Realty.

Date: 2/23/13


Program(s)/Tools: Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:Create a variety of logos to fit a company or personal image.Use the basic tools of Illustrator.

Process: The program that I designed with was Illustrator. I selected the shapes tool and made 5 skinny rectangular shapes. To turn these shapes to the position I desired, I used the selection tool and rotated them. The look I was going for was a house, to represent realty.

Logos

Description:A personally taken photograph that has been edited/formatted using Photoshop.

Date: 5/20/15


Program(s)/Tools: Canon PowerShot CameraAdobe Photoshop

Objectives:Learn basic photography skills.Use a digital camera to take a quality image, then download it.Size and crop the image.Adjust image brightness, contrast, hue and saturation levels.Use a selection tool to isolate a portion of the image.Desaturate the selected portion of the image.Use a filter or colorize a portion of the image.

Process: Light 1: OutsideThere was beautiful lighting for this photo. I took this picture at a good distance from the Spori building at about 5:30 pm, right when the sun was going down just slightly. I turned on my camera and shot a few pictures and out of those, I picked this one. Light 2: InsideFor this photo, I found a window located in the McKay Library. It was about 5:15 when this picture was taken and the sun was shining its last and final very bright light right before it dipped down. The natural light was able to really show because of the placement of my friend in this picture. She was not blocking the majority of the light. You can definitely tell the contrast between the outside light and the inside light.Light 3: Foreground in focusWhen dealing with this type of photo, I used my sunglasses as the object. I took the camera, and focused in on the pair of glasses. By doing this, I adjusted it a few more times to make the background blurry. After that, I went into photoshop and made the adjustments needed.Light 4: Background in FocusFor this photo, I had it in the same exact scenery. All I did was un-focus the camera on the object (the glasses) and focus on the background image. After this, I snapped the photo.Light 5: LeadI took this photo right outside the Romney building. I placed my friend at the far left of the photo so there was plenty of space towards the right. (lead room) She placed her head and looked in the right direction, helping with the lead.Light 6: Rule of ThirdsI first set my camera to a setting that placed the shot into 3 parts. This was helpful and I then placed my friend in one of those columns. There were two columns of space to the left.

Imagining

Description:Matching letterhead and business card designed using a personally created logo.

Date: 6/14/15


Program(s)/Tools: Adobe InDesign

Objectives:Create a new logo to fit a company or personal image.Design consistent layouts for a business card and letterhead.Use the basic tools of Illustrator & InDesign.

Process: To create the logo, I used InDesign. For the pins, I used the pen tool and manipulated the key points to create a bowling-pin shape. For the two red lines on each pin, I used the paintbrush tool. I felt that the design needed a little icing-on-the-top, so I decided to add two vertical, red lines on the right side. For the stationery, I didnt want it to become too chaotic. So, I used the technique of rhythm and repetition and added two parallel red lines. For the business card, I expanded the logo vertically to fill the card. On the opposite side, I pressed shift and minimized the size of the logo. To add a little more, I put two vertical red lines on the right side. This helped use the white space in a controlled way.

Business Card

Description:Matching letterhead and business card designed using a personally created logo.

Date: 6/14/15


Program(s)/Tools: Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign

Objectives:Create a new logo to fit a company or personal image.Design consistent layouts for a business card and letterhead.Use the basic tools of Illustrator & InDesign.

Process: To create the logo, I used InDesign. For the pins, I used the pen tool and manipulated the key points to create a bowling-pin shape. For the two red lines on each pin, I used the paintbrush tool. I felt that the design needed a little icing-on-the-top, so I decided to add two vertical, red lines on the right side. For the stationery, I didnt want it to become too chaotic. So, I used the technique of rhythm and repetition and added two parallel red lines. For the business card, I expanded the logo vertically to fill the card. On the opposite side, I pressed shift and minimized the size of the logo. To add a little more, I put two vertical red lines on the right side. This helped use the white space in a controlled way.

Letterhead

Description:A two sided (duplex) folding brochure.This is a 5 page brochure for the company I made up, Bow Wow Bungalow. It contains all of the information that one would need to know about this company.

Date: 7/12/15


Program(s)/Tools: TextWranglerAdobe Photoshop

Objectives:Size and optimize an original logo as a .png for a web page.Write content to describe the process of creating your logo and how it appeals to a target audience.Design a web page using HTML to display a logo and content.Acquire a working knowledge of HTML and basic understanding of CSS.Identify hex colors for web design.Compress multiple files in a zipped folder to attach as one file.

Process: The first program I used was Illustrator. In Illustrator, I created my company logo. To do this, I used the ellipse tool several times to make the shape of a dogs paw. When I finished manipulating the shapes to my liking, I filled them in with black. After that, I clicked the text box tool and put it inside the dog paw. I wrote the company name with a font that was fun but not too crazy.

Brochure

Description:A web page designed to showcase a personally created logo.

Date: 3/16/13

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Section 05Eric Lybbert

Program(s)/Tools: TextWranglerAdobe Photoshop

Objectives:Size and optimize an original logo as a .png for a web page.Write content to describe the process of creating your logo and how it appeals to a target audience.Design a web page using HTML to display a logo and content.Acquire a working knowledge of HTML and basic understanding of CSS.Identify hex colors for web design.Compress multiple files in a zipped folder to attach as one file.

Process: To make thats webpage, I used the css page that was given to us and manipulated it. In order to change the fonts, the color, etc, of things, I had to become familiar with what codes did what. I had to search up the fonts I desired and then copy and paste them in the correct spot in order for them to change. Reading the codes and titles of things helped a lot. Things that are displayed on the webpage are labeled and you have to purposely search for what you would like to change.

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