Portfolio

Ginger Thomas

Contact
Ginger Thomas
216 Thomas Dr
Murphy, Texas 75094
469.964.6405
tho14014@byui.edu

Contents
Brochure

Photodesign
Logos
Montage
Logos
Letterhead
Business Card
Flier
Event Ad

Brochure
Description: A two sided, folding brochure.
Date: December 6, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
Programs Used: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Objectives:

Set up and align a two-sided, folded document.

Create an original, new logo and use it in a brochure.
Incorporate quality images. Incorporate at least four quality images, not including
the logo. One should be clipped in Photoshop and text-wrapped in InDesign so the
text follows the cutout shape of the image.
Write at least 250 words of original copy in at least three paragraphs, headers, and
subheaders.
Trim for a full bleed and print in duplex (two-sided) color.

Process:

First I set up my layout in InDesign, placing ruler guides along where the folds
would be. I used my sketch and formatted the basic layout of the brochure. I placed
the images along the side. I used the quick selection tool in Photoshop to remove
the background of the picture of Reunion Tower and then smoothed out the edges
to make it look more refined. I then placed it in my brochure in InDesign and used
the text wrap option. I then inserted the paragraphs I wrote around the center picture. I chose my fonts for the headings and the body copy. I added little yellow stars
at the end of each paragraph to tie in the star in the logo that I created in Illustrator. For the logo I wanted to go for a very simple, clean look. I found the fonts and
placed the star and adjusted the kearning of the letters.

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Photodesign
Description: This project shows my photography and editing skills. The
photo was taken by me and incorporated into the design.

Date: October 18, 2014

Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
Programs Used: Adobe Photoshop
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 difficult 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.

Logos

Description: 3 different logos for the same company.

Date: December 13, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
Programs Used: Adobe Illustrator
Objectives:

Create three completely different, original logos to fit a company or personal image
that 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 prefabricated 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 different 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.

foxprint
publishing

foxprint publishing
foxprint

publishing

Montage

Description: This is a poster featuring a montage that inspires missionary

work.

Date: October 25, 2014.

Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
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 the
images 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 certain words in the body text a bit larger
to really emphasize the message.

Logos

Description: Three different logos for the same company.

Date: November 1, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
Programs Used: Adobe Illustrator
Objectives:

Create three completely different, original logos to fit a company or personal image
that 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 prefabricated 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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Letterhead
Description: Original letterhead for a recording company.
Date: November 8, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
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 different 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. I
added the watermark and the faint gray lines at the top and bottom of the page to
give it some flow.

Mix Tape

Joe Smith
Record Co.

972.891.1021
joesmith@mixtape.com
543 Record St.
Dallas TX 75201

Business Card
Description: Original business cards for a recording company.
Date: November 8, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
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 different 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.

Mix Tape

Mix tape

Record Co.

Record Co.

Joe Smith
972.891.1021
joesmith@mixtape.com
543 Record St.
Dallas TX 75201

Flier

Description: Flier to promote a leadership conference for graduating

seniors.

Date: October 4, 2014

Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
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 flier. 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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Event Ad
Description: Event ad for a dog wash fundraiser for a Childrens Hospital.
Date: October 12, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
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.

Webpage
Description: This is a website I designed showcasing a logo I also created.
Date: November 21, 2014
Course/Instructor: Comm 130, section 08. Ben Pingel
Programs Used: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and TextWrangler
Objectives:

Size and optimize an original logo as a .png for a web page so the long side is 300
500 pixels.
Write content to describe the process of creating your logo and how it appeals to
a target audience. (Minimum of 200 words. Include rationale for colors, appeal to
target audience, design skills, etc,)
Acquire a working knowledge of HTML. (Include all required tags Doctype
(provided), HTML, head, title, meta charset (provided), body, h1, h2, p, ol or ul
(with li tags), img, hr, and a link to blog)
Acquire a working knowledge of CSS. (Customize the provided CSS provided to
format the HTML to complement the logo design. Change at least the following: The
h1 text color & background color, font colors for the paragraphs & list items, the
background color, font families and add at least one CSS comment.)
Identify hex colors to match logo, using Photoshop color picker.
Open the HTML page in a web browser and capture a quality screen shot with .5
inch margins for printing.

Process:

I made this web design using only HTML and CSS. I have never worked with either
in the past. I used only TextWrangler to create the page. I used the color scheme of
the logo in the colors of the web page. I was able to match the colors on the web
page to those on the logo by using the eye-dropper tool in Photoshop. I tried to
use fonts that fit with the message and style of the logo.