WRIT 5800 – Winter 2020

Editing, Layout, and Design

Branding 101 Podcast

 

By:
Monique Cole, Adam DeRoss, Anthony Laboriel, and Aidan Rivas

Description:
This podcast discusses different components that go into making a brand consistent and memorable. Monique, Anthony, and Aidan discuss style guides, social media, color theory, sound, and much more!

'Good Hair Day' Logo and Blog

 

By:
Sabrina Louissaint

Description:
This project consists of a logo created for a personal blog, as well as a newsletter and a weekly blog extracurricular activity. The logo was created from different software and the newsletter was created from Canva; both designed to capture the individuality and confidence of the creator. The Blog aims to provide readers with weekly postings about hair care routines, monthly length checks, and styles (protective and everyday), as well as experiences with different hair products and DIY treatments.

Metamorphosis

 

By:
Jasmine Jackson

Description:
A 20-page program booklet and product of the instructions found in the podcast episode “Desktop Publishing, InDesign Instructional.” The booklet was inspired by the blue-colored monarch butterfly, symbolizing transformation and change. The design aimed to capture the essence of the butterfly’s anatomy in the cover page design and is reminiscent of the process of metamorphosis in the progressive organization of fictitious showcases. With the exception of the photography credits and the quote by Maya Angelou on the last page of the booklet, the names of people, venues, showcase numbers, etc. are all fictitious.

Desktop Publishing – InDesign Instructional

 

By:
Jasmine Jackson

Description:
A podcast episode about desktop publishing, the evolution of design, and a tutorial for creating a multi-page document using Adobe InDesign. The podcast encourages students to experiment with design software and overcome any anxiety or intimidation about using Adobe InDesign for the first time through audio instructional learning.

'Good Hair Day' Newsletter

 

By:
Sabrina Louissaint

Description:
A newsletter-style flipbook that corresponds with the “Good Hair Day” logo and blog.