PortftolioJacob Vreeken

Jake Vreeken:5104 Thornthon Knoll Way

Raligh, NC 27616808.728.9086

javreeken@gmail.com

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Date: 9/29/16

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Create a magazine cover highlighting myself

as a designer and my personal style.

Objectives:Learn to manage Photoshop layers.

Learn to use proper alignment and white space.Apply appropriate typography.

Process: I started off by cropping the background image to 8.5×11. I used a self

portrait and added a filter for some styling. I went with a car theme because of my pation for them. I pulled colors from my tie in the image . I

used the move tool as well as guides to make sure that all was aligned

Magazine

Date: 12/1/16

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop, inDesign

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Create a business brochure using an original logo,

multiple images, as well as text wrapped images. tri-foldand double sided printing for a dynamic spread.

Objectives:Learn to create double sided print images.

Understanding paragrapg styles and text wraps.Align images and set up layet within inDesign to cross and connect.

Process: I began this project with the inspiration of Iguazu Falls. I wanted to be

sure to focus on the green color scheme as well as the flowing motion of the falls themselves. I used the pen tool and shapes to create a layout. I was

able to place images and use paragraph styles to set text wrap bordes .

Brochure

Date: 11/17/16

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Create a web mockup to pass off to a developer

Objectives:Use knowledge of coding to design layout and mockup.Learn short keys and tools for better image placement.

Unify design elements learned in previous weeks.

Process:I began creating images in photoshop and designing a shape layout

within inDesign. I used alignment with the boxes to add in my text. I used a monochromatic color scheme to play off each year of mustang.

I used different opacity and layer technique to creat my banner and logo designs. I kept the auto theme with a steel background and icons.

Web Page

Date: 10/16/16

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Create inspirational photodesigns with color theory

Objectives:Understand the different color theory and schemes.

Take an original photo based of your chosen color palet.Apply typography and design elements to complement colors.

Process: I went to the countryside to capture a taste of the North Carolina colors and americana. I wanted to use the blue, green, and brick

split complementary color scheme. This was an interesting photo of an old home with a rusty roof backed up against the woods. I used the

eyedrop tool to recreate the colors and match the photo. I went with asimple quote of just a bold typography with America and nothing more,

Color Theory

Date: 10/20/16

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Use multiple images to blend and layer edges.

Objectives:Learn to manage Photoshop layers.

Learn to use proper layer masks and opacities.Apply blending and feather effects,

Process: I used Photoshop blend the layers with the masking tools, brushes,

different opacities, and different selection options. I made hard line cuts around the tops of the main images.I added a quote from the movie that is

relevant to create the spiritual message and theme of life and destiny.Although I still feel that typography is my weakness, I worked to try and

emphasize and balance the text at the top of the image.

Montage

Date: 10/27/16

Program(s): inDesign

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Create a logo, letterhead, and business card.

Objectives:Learn to manage pen tool and inDesign.

Learn to use proper white space.Apply appropriate typography and key informatio.

Process: I began with illustrator to create a new logo design. I carried these

designs into the InDesign program to arrange a basic mockup of the layout. I repeated the logo images into the business card and set in place

the proper information needed to present the company well. My brother in-law will actually be using this logo design.

Letterhead

Date: 9/29/16

Program(s): Adobe Photoshop, Prezi Online

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Into to Design

Sara Tranburg

Project Description:Create a active live prezi presentation of imformation

Objectives:Learn to slides and prezi.

key sequences and motion.Apply appropriate spacing and zoom technique.

Process: I first created a layout and then a few sketches. I chose the design I

wanted and began to create the images in photoshop. I was able to insertthe text and images in Prezi and automate the slides acording to the flow

that I wanted to acheive,

Prezi’tation