Beyond adding a custom banner and tweaking your color pallet, you can incorporate templates to reformat your blog's layout. There are many free templates available on the web. Here are a few sites to browse:
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Printing Resources
Now that you are your own designer, you need a place to print. There are too many online and local print providers to count, so I've listed a few of my favorites below. I always prefer to buy local because there are no shipping times, I can request proofs, paper and ink samples and nothing beats talking to someone face to face.
Local
Think Pro
Impression Makers
Alpha Graphics
FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos)
Copy Max
Local Screen Printing Shops
Acme
Brand X
Think Pro
Local Sign Makers
Super Signs
Think Pro
Impression Makers
Alpha Graphics
FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos)
Copy Max
Local Screen Printing Shops
Acme
Brand X
Think Pro
Local Sign Makers
Super Signs
But if I need 500 postcards in 5 days and I have a super tight budget- online printing is the usually the best method. Always request a hardcopy proof to garentee your colors are accurate.I recommend researching your your document specs at each site and finding the best deal for you. These sites often have sales, so it pays to research if you have the time. Here are some vendors I've had success with:
Online
Assignment 5: Brochure Design
Brochure Design
This assignment will provide experience with text styling, wrapping, threading, layout, color, vector graphics and patterns within Adobe Illustrator.
Objective: Design folding multi-page brochure.
Requirements: Design a 2 sided bi-fold, tri-fold or z-fold brochure using Adobe Illustrator.
The minimum size when folded is 3”x3”. The orientation and format of the invitation is up to you. You are encouraged to incorporated. The color pallet, font selection, layout and graphics must compliment the objective of event, artwork or entity you are promoting with this brochure.
Final Product: When you have completed your design, export both sides of the document as a jpg, png or gif file and post it on our class blog.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Assignment 4: Poster Design
This assignment will provide experience with text styling, layout, color palettes, vector graphics and patterns within Adobe Illustrator.
Objective: Design a poster for the event used in Assignment 3 using Adobe Illustrator to.
Requirements: Design a poster a minimum of 11”x17” in dimension using Adobe Illustrator. The color pallet, font selection, layout and graphics must compliment the objective of your event. Raster images may be incorporated. The orientation and format of the invitation is up to you. The following information must be incorporated on your design:
- Event Name
- Date and Time
- Location
Optional information:
- Contact Information
- Event specific
The event can be from the past, present or future. It can be a variation on a real event or completely fictional.
Final Product: When you have completed your design, export it as a jpg, png or gif file and post it on our class blog.
Assignment 4: Invitation Design
This assignment will provide experience with text styling, layout, color palettes, vector graphics and patterns within Adobe Illustrator.
Objective: Design an event invitation using Adobe Illustrator.
Requirements: Design a 1 sided invitation a minimum of 4”x4” in dimension using Adobe Illustrator. The color pallet, font selection, layout and graphics must compliment the objective of your event. Raster images may be incorporated. The orientation and format of the invitation is up to you. The following information must be incorporated on your invitaiton using text:
- Event Name
- Date and Time
- Location
- Contact Information
Additional information can be included such as:
- Venue hours of operation
- Map
- Sponsor logo
- Event description
- Website
- Host
- Image credits
The event can be from the past, present or future. It can be a variation on a real event or completely fictional. Please note that Assignment 4, Poster Design, will also be based upon this event- so make sure you have plenty of inspiration and source material to generate 2 pieces.
Final Product: When you have completed your design, export it as a jpg, png or gif file and post it on our class blog.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Assignment 2: Business Card Design
This assignment will provide experience with text styling, layout, color palettes and objects within Adobe Illustrator.Objective: Design a business card utilizing your logo design from Assignment 1 using only Adobe Illustrator.
Requirements: Design a 2 sided business card 3.5”x2” in dimension using only Adobe Illustrator. The design must incorporate your logo design from Assignment 1, a bleed edge and text. Raster images may be incorporated. The orientation of the card is up to you. The following information must be incorporated on your card using text:
- Position (if applicable)
- Contact Information: including but not limited to: phone number, mailing address, email address, web site, fax number
Final Product: Part 1. When you have completed your design, export it as a jpg, png or gif file and post it on our class blog. Part 2. Layout your business card “10 up” on an 8.5”x11” piece of cardstock (100 lb minimum), print and trim your cards. Bring them to class with you on 11/16.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Assignment 1: Logo Design
Logo Design
This assignment will provide experience with the basic tools: line, shape, color, fill, stroke and text within Adobe Illustrator.
The entity which the logo represents can be an event, a business, an organization or an individual. This entity can be legit or fictional, from the past, present or future.
*Note* This logo will be incorporate into Assignment 2, Business Card, so make sure it can hold your interest.
Final Product: When you have completed your design, export it as a jpg, png or gif file and post it on our class blog.
Welcome to Graphic Design for Art Marketing!
& welcome to our blog!
Students, please answer the following questions as a comment to this post:
Students, please answer the following questions as a comment to this post:
1. What do you hope to get out of this class?
2. Are you familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustraor?
3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being none and 5 being expert, rate your skill level with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
4. If you could request to learn one task or skill in this class, what would it be?
5. What is one of your favorite advertising campaigns?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thank you!
Melissa,
Thank you so much for the class. It was very organized and extremely useful especially in that you answered all of our questions. I finally got the updated program, yey! I started to update my mom’s website. I changed her logo using the gradient tool. I wanted to blend part of a painting into the black background. Using a black gradient, I faded out about ¼ of the top of the painting. It also faded out the white flowers but I painted over the visible shadows back to what they looked like to make it appear that they are transitioning into the black background. I loved the final product and so did she.
Is there a way of keeping part of a picture/photo constant while I vary other aspects of it in a shorter amount of time?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tri Fold me pamphlet
I decided I wanted to make a little tri fold information packet with a few images of my sculpture, some contact info and an artist's statement. Although the statement is kind bad, I think the layout is a good start. I like the dark outside and light inside when it opens up. I am going to add some drop shadows, get rid of some outlines, add another picture, etc. I've got plans, but this is it in progress.
artist card
website's not currently active, I need to find a webserver/webhost, it'll probably be a cleaned up version of what's on my public space though
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