Photography Final

This was a simple, or seemingly simple, photo touch-up. Using the clone, patch and spot healing tools mostly I was able to make the image appear less destroyed. The easiest part was retouching the face and jacket of the woman. However, when I had to make the area between the two people, I had a very difficult time because of lack of information in the original picture. I'm not quite satisfied with the touch-up because of some clarity issues, but I believe it looks okay.

This design was created using form, as demonstrated by the varying subjects and background, and also, movement with the smoke, as well as variety. The illusion of this surreal design is created with wacky proportions and odd emphasis.

The assignment for the design was to create a surrealist design using the tools found in Photoshop. I made this project my own by, excluding the hands and smoke, using all my own pictures. I burned the hand to darken it and change the original picture. I used the blur tool to change the flow of the smoke. I burned the background to make the hands with ducks come forward. I burned under the duck on the fingers to make it appear that it was actually standing there. I used a mask and the paint tool to blend in the swimming duck on the hands.

I really struggled trying to come up with an idea for this design. However, when I started looking through my old photographs, I knew I wanted to do something using them. I think the ducks were more of a tribute to a friend of mine who has a slight obsession with ducks, as well as giving a nod to my mother's obsession with wanting a duck. The smoking duck was supposed to make that duck seem older, while the one who is swimming is supposed to appear young, almost like a baby who has to be nurtured. 

In the Design Of...

NEVILLE BRODY was born April 23, 1957 in London, England. He graduated from the London College of Printing and Hornsey College of Art. Brody is a graphic designer best known for his typography. His work can be seen in The Face and Arena magazines. He also designed record covers for Cabaret Voltaire and Depeche Mode.

Because of his work with typography, I chose to make the background using text of varying styles seen in his work. I searched for a large font , similar to the ones that he designs. I divided the text to add blocks of color to individual letters. I also changed the scale and direction of the letters, also inspired by his work. The very background in black to keep to a simplistic, but abstract design.

Band of History!

A Different Sort of Package

Every since my mom bought these tissue boxes last summer, I've really liked the design from Kleenex. The design really appeals to me because the color is bright and vibrant. I also love how if you get six individual boxes, you can make it into half a lime slice. 

The design itself is strong because it is unique. The color makes it have a summer time feel and it appeals to all ages. The design, while very visually appealing, is also very practical.

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Kick Butts Day

This poster features a picture of smoke intertwined with words about what happens to your body when you smoke. The words that are larger are the company's slogan. This creates emphasis on the important words. The movement of the smoke helps move your eye across the page. The background includes a pattern of "smoking kills".

This poster was designed for Kick Butts Day, a day to raise awareness of the issue of smoking and its effects on kids (and adults). I made it my own by adding the text around the image and layering it on top.

When making this poster, I knew that I wanted to use smoke. I also wanted to list off some of the health effects of smoking. By combining them, I was able to make an eye-catching design that has a strong message to it. I knew by making the more important words in the slogan bigger and brighter, it would help get my message across.