I drew this font for the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band tuba section. Using Adobe Illustrator, I created the characters based on 8 letters used in the Spartan Tuba logo. I then exported all 26 characters to Fontographer, where I set the font baseline and made further tweaks. I plan to update this font again in the future because there is a slight difference in some of the stroke weights.
Using Adobe Captivate, I created over 50 instructional videos for the Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP)
Knowledge Base. This particular video accompanies article #3174 and explains how to import data from an Excel spreadsheet into the Blackboard Grade Book.
Using Adobe Illustrator, I designed (or redesigned) 4 sets of icons for Purdue University's Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) unit. TLT is a division of Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) that supports the evolving use of technology to facilitate learning in and beyond the traditional classroom environment. These icons will be used for Purdue's online training courses that teach professors and instructors how to use Blackboard for their classes.
These images were displayed on the front page of Kresge Art Museum's website. They were intended to inform viewers of the museum's current exhibitions and encourage them to visit the exhibitions' individual pages. The styles of these splash images vary as much as the exhibitions themselves and demonstrate my ability to design for a variety of situations.
I collaborated with two other individuals to create this set of three posters. The posters were used to promote a lecture given by Joseph Trimbach, John Trimbach, and Tim Giago. My group also developed the official colors and website for the event.
This small graphic was created using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. It exercises my knowledge of effective typography as well as consistent design: the graphic is entirely styled in black and white, using only the color red for emphasis.
Created using Google Earth and Adobe Illustrator, this map was used to guide students to a specific destination on Michigan State University's campus and help them locate a hidden item. This map fulfills this purpose using only images — no words (although the words "VanHoosen Hall" have been placed back on the image for the purposes of this portfolio). This piece demonstrates the importance of accuracy when making maps.
This map was drawn using Adobe Illustrator. It demonstrates the importance of accuracy when making maps and my ability to use outside resources such as Google Earth and Google Maps.
This is the first drawing I ever created using Adobe Illustrator. It demonstrates my attention to detail and accuracy with Illustrator's pen tool. While creating this drawing I also discovered the importance of using layers to organize various elements.
This infographic provides step-by-step instructions in a well-designed and informative manner. Created using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, it shows that I am able to create effective teaching tools that are also aesthetically pleasing.
This 4-page spread, designed as a newspaper feature, describes the history and traditions of the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band. Created using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, these pages display a variety of artistic techniques, particularly watermarks and photo manipulation.
I created this newspaper page layout as a design exercise using Adobe InDesign. It shows my ability to effectively use text wraps, font treatments, and a variety of other design techniques. Attention to detail is shown in the lack of widowed text and orphaned words.
Created using Adobe InDesign CS2, this newspaper front page featuring the Gullah-Geechee showcases my knowledge of front page layout as well as placement for infographics and teasers. It also exhibits creative use of colors and typography.
