the notebook

Project of recent: designing the free notebook that is given out to SOU students. In previous years a calendar/planner was given out, but starting last year they switched over to notebooks. Within the notebooks are some ads (of course, nothing is REALLY free, is it?) and 8 pages that the University may fill with whatever content they please.

Fortunately I got the job of filling these pages and also designing the cover.

The theme that my supervisor came up with was Campus Resources. So the notebook will be designed around the different resources and support available to students.

The most difficult task for me in all this was coming up with a concept for a theme that I would use on all the pages. After several hours of playing around with different photos and layouts, I came up with the idea to make each page look like a cork board/chalk board. It has a scholarly look, and maybe it's even a little cheesy, but I think it really works with this content.

So for now, I am laying out the different pages as the copy gets forwarded to me.
Example numero uno (not even close to being done yet):

graduation

I haven't actually received confirmation that I am in fact graduating, but I would just assume so since I have fulfilled the requirements. I have been almost as excited about making really awesome invitations as I am about actually graduating. 

I created these using the same cap vector graphic that I used for the Bookstores graduation signage. The context of it, however, is completely different. 

All of the RSVP info and addresses are on the opposite side of this 5x7 postcard. They will be printed glossy. I CANNOT wait to get them back from the printer!!! 

recycled

Just finished printing material for next weeks recycled sale. I included lots of different textures because I am trying to branch away from my typical overly-clean looking layouts. And it really fits the recycled theme. It is looking a little foggy here, but it is actually quite vibrant when printed.

this week

Today I am just finishing printing up all the signage I have been working on for the upcoming Grad Fair at the bookstore. You will soon see the Southern Oregon University campus (or at least anywhere near the Stevenson Union) plastered with these posters.
I'm in love with this font right now and will probably be abusing it.

i can run, but can't hide.

I am halfway into my perfect spring break vacation (a few days in Davis, CA, some time in the bay area, then off to Vegas, and plenty of time spent with my best friends in the whole world), and guess what I'm doing? Thats right, working. I really can't complain though because I genuinely do enjoy it. And doing this work while on vacation makes it seem even more fun. 

I spent last night and this morning helping my Scarlett with a brochure for her work, Bay Area Sound Studio. 

Now I am working on editing Ashley and Adam's wedding photos. 

Then... to San Fran to visit Scarlett's favorite Cuban restaurant!

i taste completion

Design page: DONE
Photo page: DONE (as of just now!)
Home page: I STILL HAVE NO FUCKING CLUE.
So its great that I have so much of the busy work done. But now I need to design a home page. And I have no clue what to include. jfakfjdskdsa

i like buttons

Design page finished today! woot!
Now I will use this as a template for my photography page. I am spending most of today resizing photos and creating buttons and such. Hopefully I can get all of this squared away before I even begin creating the photography page.
click it.