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PORTFOLIOALYSSA ACKERMAN



ALYSSA ACKERMAN:

515 WEST AVENUENORWALK, CT 06850

208.240.1485

[email protected]

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Description:Choose two or more images. Create this montageby using a layer mask to blend images (montageshould be at least 1650×1275 pixels).

Date:10/25/14

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Section 11

Emily Kunz

Program(s)/Tools:Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:Learn to manage Photoshop layers.Learn to blend images together smoothly, usingmasks.

Use lters.Apply appropriate typography.

Process:I did this project by using images found online, freeto student access. I also used Adobe Photoshop tocreate the photo montage. I used three differentphotos, and found a quote on Good Reads.

MONTAGE



Description:A company/individual approaches you and asksyou to design their logo. They ask you to researchwhat type of logo would best communicate theirbrand. They also ask you to design three completelydifferent variations for their business.

Date:11/2/4

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Section 11Alyssa Ackerman

Program(s)/Tools:Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:Create a variety of logos to t a company or

personal image.Use the basic tools of Illustrator.

Process:I used Adobe Illustrator to create original logos fora pretend home security company. After comingup with the name I did digital compositions of threedifferent logos. I met with peers and friends to haveit critiqued and then nalized it for submission.

LOGOS



Night Guard Security Company

Night Guard

Home Security

Night Guard Home Security

Night Guard

Home Security



Description:This project was explained like, “You are asked todesign a new logo and stationery items. Create anew logo, not one that was used in the last project,then design a business card and letterhead.”

Date:11/9/14

Course/Instructor:Comm 130 Section 11Emily Kunz

Program(s)/Tools:Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Objectives:Create a new logo to t a company or personal

image.Design consistent layouts for a business card andletterhead.Use the basic tools of Illustrator & InDesign.

Process:I used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesignto create both the logos and icon used for thestationary. I worked with the knowledge I haveof color schemes to create something that t

the business I was designing for. I also worked onalignment. I did research on different logos anddesigns that I thought would be tting for the style I

was searching for.

LETTERHEAD



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

Date:11/9/14


Program(s)/Tools:Adobe InDesign

Objectives:Create a new logo to t a company or personal

image.Design consistent layouts for a business card andletterhead.

Use the basic tools of Illustrator & InDesign.

Process:I used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesignto create both the logos and icon used for thestationary. I worked with the knowledge I haveof color schemes to create something that t

the business I was designing for. I also worked onalignment. I did research on different logos anddesigns that I thought would be tting for the style I

was searching for.

BUSINESS CARD



A LYSSA

CKERMAN

D e s i g n

208.240.1485ack.alyssarae@gmail.



Description:A three fold duplex Brochure for a company. “Anyduplex (two-sided) folding document can beconsidered a brochure. Brochures come in all sizesand shapes. You may use any folding brochuredesign you want and any size you want. You mayuse one of the two sample layouts you did duringthe rst activity (newsletter or offset brochure) or

create something new. Use all three programs youhave learned to create your brochure: design alogo in Illustrator, edit images in Photoshop, and

design the brochure layout in InDesign.”

Date:12/4/14


Program(s)/Tools:Adobe InDesignAdobe Photoshop

Objectives:Size and optimize an original logo as a .png for aweb page.Write content to describe the process.Design a web page using HTML to display a logoand content.

Compress multiple les in a zipped folder to attachas one le.

Process:I rst came up with the idea for my design. I

wanted to stick with the blogging theme. I createdan original logo for the company I made up,Blogging Benets. I aimed for something simple, but

professional. I worked with the images in Photoshop,

and Illustrator, before composing in InDesign. I put

everything together in Indesign.

BROCHURE



Description:This project gave instructions to create an ad for anevent using a scanned image.

Date:10/12/14



Objectives:Apply the design principles and use appropriatetypography.Incorporate basic InDesign skills to improve basicier layout.

Create a project folder with image, logo and

InDesign document to keep links intact.

Process:Tools used for this project was a picture I had onhand (taken by a photographer, then I boughtthe rights) and Microsoft Word. I chose to focus ontypography and hierarchy as taught in the FOCUSprinciples. Using Microsoft Word to design was anew concept to me and I struggled at rst. But, I

soon realized Microsoft Word has a lot to offer onthe design front, if used correctly. In applying whatI’ve learned so far this semester, I was able to create

FLIER



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in the workplace.

During this dynamic three-day

seminar, attendees will meet with topexecutives of Vouant

Communications to discuss

breakthrough leadership techniques,

while cultivating attributes of leadership that will market to any em-

ployer.

Conference is available to

graduating seniors.

Space is limited.

October 21

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lincoln Convention Center

Do you want to have

the competitive edgein business?

Registration and more information

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Description:This project gave instructions to create an ad for anevent using a scanned image.

Date:10/12/14



Objectives:Apply the design principles and use appropriatetypography.Incorporate basic InDesign skills to improve basicier layout.

Create a project folder with image, logo and

InDesign document to keep links intact.

Process:Tools used for this project was a picture I had onhand (taken by a photographer, then I boughtthe rights) and Microsoft Word. I chose to focus ontypography and hierarchy as taught in the FOCUSprinciples. Using Microsoft Word to design was anew concept to me and I struggled at rst. But, I

soon realized Microsoft Word has a lot to offer onthe design front, if used correctly. In applying whatI’ve learned so far this semester, I was able to create

EVENT AD



Saturday | October 18, 2014

7:00 PM – Waveny Park

Come enjoy a casual, free

get together and welcome

new family to our ward!

Treats to be served.

MEET

&

GREET

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Description:This web page is where people can view my logoand the process I took to create the logo. “Apotential employer requests a web page to review.They’d like to see one of your logo designs with adescription of the design process as well. “

Date:11/23/14


Program(s)/Tools:Adobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Objectives:

Size and optimize an original logo as a .png for aweb page.Write content to describe the process of creatingyour logo and how it appeals to a target audience.

Design a web page using HTML to display a logoand content.Acquire a working knowledge of HTML and basicunderstanding of CSS.Identify hex colors for web design.Compress multiple les in a zipped folder to attachas one le.

Process:I created the page using Notepad++. In Notepad Icoded an HTML and CSS. The CSS codes were usedwith help of Photoshop hex colors for the colors tomatch the logo. I then linked the HTML and CSStogether to create one web page. My nal web

page included over 200 words to describe theprocess of the creation of both logo and page.

Message: The logo I created was for Alyssa

Ackerman Designs, a web design freelancer.

WEB PAGE



Description:For this project I was to imagine I am working fora company who needs a project done basedon the following criteria: a “full-bleed, 8.5 by 11,photodesign that includes an original, new (sincethis week’s activity) quality image, a consistent colorscheme based on that image, some text, and a fewdesign elements.”

Date:

10/18/14


Program(s)/Tools:Canon Camera T3Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:Learn basic photography skills.Adjust image brightness, contrast, hue and

saturation levels.Desaturate the selected portion of the image.Use a lter or colorize a portion of the image.

Process:For this project I used a photo I have taken of NewYork City. Utilizing Photoshop in Adobe CreativeSuite, I manged the different elements of the design

and created a design that was pleasing to theviewer according to the criteria that was outlinedby the class. I included the color scheme I chose togo along with the picture.take this nice shot. I thentook my image into Photoshop and cropped it to

IMAGING

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