Art and Design

Fuji Sukiyaki Business Identity

Adriana Ngau — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:40:02 PDT

This paper documents the research and procedures that went into the creation of a business identity that includes a logotype, menu, business card, letterhead, envelope, monthly sales report sheet, gift certificate, drinks list and posters for Fuji Sukiyaki. The paper describes the final outcome and general conclusions about the project, and concludes by offering recommendations for further study that could result from this project.

Senior Project Artist Book

Adam Wirdak — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:06:13 PDT

This paper explains the process of ideation, topics of research, hand building, woodworking, and production, as well as a summary of my project.

My senior project involved the creation of an artist book. My artist book consisted of six maps (roughly 10.5” X 10.5”), two trays of individual words (roughly 520 words in total), six dowels, one string of twine, and a box which holds all elements of the project.

Juvenescence: Photographs by Jordan Lutes

Jordan Lutes — Thu, 20 May 2010 08:00:25 PDT

Shot entirely on expired 35mm film, Juvenescence explores the life of youths on the central coast of California. Research was done on how to alter film and gain color-shifts to better depict moods and lifestyles in the images.

360 Panographic: A Collection of Spherical Panoramas

Eric Herrmann — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:12:13 PDT

This project focuses on creating a series of high quality 360 degree spherical panoramas of San Luis Obispo and the central coast. Along with these panoramas, this project includes a branding and identity package for the collection of panoramas, as well as a fully functional website that is easily usable for both viewers and contributors.

Digital Album Artwork for the Album "This Was Tomorrow"

Sean McCormick — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:54:08 PST

This report includes the documentation of my design process for the creation of digital album artwork for the band Sway’s upcoming album, This Was Tomorrow.

HauteSpot Networks Corporation Website Redesign

Charlotte Ehlers — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:43:54 PST

This report is a technical description of my senior project. The objective of the senior project is to redesign a commercial, corporate presence Website. This report contains information pertaining to the development of this Website.

Ark Ruffians Comic Book

Lily Nishita — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:45:16 PST

This is a written report documenting the research, story, sketch, and drawing phases for the illustration of a comic book.

Raiding the Closet: Spring 09 Look Book

Claudia Abrishami — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:45:15 PST

This is a written report documenting the creation of a fashion “Look Book” for a boutique in downtown San Luis Obispo. This creation includes photographic art direction, styling direction, layout design, and overall theme for design.

Lilypond Identity, Branding, and Marketing

Elise Bartley — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:38 PST

Lilypond USA is a Colorado-based company specializing in developing and selling specialty women’s bags, backpacks, and luggage. Their inaugural line was launched in July of 2009. This project discusses changes and refinements to their existing products through verbiage and visual edits, proposes marketing and development strategies with a product development plan developed, discusses and develops branding in the development of a new identity system as well as through branding copy and imagery. Focus Group strategies, outlines, and results are developed and discussed in detail as well. The final result is a printed deliverable proposal to Lilypond with all of the aforementioned material. The intent behind this research, development, and design is to help and persuade Lilypond to mature creatively and functionally in multiple aspects, which will enable them to develop and establish a strong and lasting relationship with their current and future customers.

Rainforest Action Network Green Campaign

Shannon Burns — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:38 PST

This is a paper documenting the research and process of creating a sustainable campaign for the non-profit Rainforest Action Network.

An Abridged Visual History of Graphic Design

Tierney Cunningham — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:37 PST

This is a documentation of the research, design methods, and production of “An Abridged Visual History of Graphic Design.” First the documentation explains the choice to create an illustrated design history book. Then, it describes the research methods and findings of the process, as well as a detailed description of the design decisions made for each graphic movement covered. It provides in-progress illustrations and covers the production methods for the two final books.

Paintings and Explorations

Scott Ender — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:36 PST

My senior project consisted of a large series of paintings on canvas. I created seven large scale paintings (36” x 48” size) which involved minimalism, typography, a “painterly” process, and abstraction. It was a series of explorations in working with my own two (physical) hands, rather than working on a computer as is the standard method of working for graphic designers. These paintings were done in hopes that the series would help me further define my artistic style, accumulate a larger body of work, and possibly discover a new form of painting.

Metropolis Afflatus

John Dixon — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:36 PST

Metropolis Afflatus is a comprehensive magazine that chronicles the experience of a graphic designer/photographer’s travels to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, New York City and Seattle. Using personal photography in combination with illustration and lyrics, Metropolis Afflatus seeks to inspire the viewer in the same way the city has inspired the traveler.

DJ Deeluxx Identity Project

Joy Fidel — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:35 PST

A highly competitive industry that requires constant marketing is the industry of DJ entertainment. DJ Deeluxx was lacking an identity system to effectively promote its business. Thus came about this project to design an identity that would promote the business and meet both the needs and expectations of the client. The design procedure entailed general research of the DJ industry to gain familiarity and inspiration. A major portion of the design process required continuous sketching and studies with type and color prior to the digital work. The process required persistent sketching and digital refinement, sketching and refining again, at which the cycle continued until the objective goals were met. As a result of this intensive process, I achieved designing a logo and business identity that well represents my client’s image and business. I have learned that the research involved was crucial to the development of the logo that drove the rest of the identity. This project in hopes will immensely help promote the DJ Deeluxx business.

Terry Hoage Vineyard Re-Design

Sara Hamling — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:34 PST

This document includes an introduction to the Terry Hoage Vineyard Re-Design project including the problem, the purpose and limitations of the study and a glossary of terms. It also includes an overview of the research found before the design process, a documentation of the design process and a summary with recommendations for students with similar projects. Images are referenced throughout the paper; these images can be found at the end of the paper.

A Pitch for Microfinance: Using an Animation to Promote an Economic Movement

Yelena Kozlova — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:34 PST

Microfinance refers to the idea of providing financial services to low-income clients. The purpose of this project was to create an animation using Adobe Flash that could be published online to inform the public about microfinance and to encourage the viewers to take part in this movement.

Design History Motion Graphics Video

Jennifer Liu — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:33 PST

Identity and Business System for Carly Jean Photography

Christine Marin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:33 PST

This report contains all information regarding the research, creation, and refinement of a business system and website for a photographer. The first part of the report explains the background context and ideation of the design problem. The next part goes through the development of each part of the identity system, and how my goals were achieved. The rest of the report is a summary of my process and my experience in doing this project.

Approach at Marketing

Douglas Meyer — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:32 PST

In this senior paper I wanted to work on marketing a chair through different angles of design. These angles include logo design, photography, packaging design and a few advertising works to go along. I felt that the broad parts of this project would help in creating a portfolio piece that I have designed from the ground up. In reading my paper you will see the different approaches that were made and what ones worked. In all the pieces I am going to have to research to find the best way to approach these made up problems.

Visually Sound: An Exploration of Design + Music

Justin Rodriguez — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:57:31 PST

Visually Sound: An Exploration of Design + Music, is a book comprised of a series of works exploring the relationship of design and music. There are four compositions which are inspired by four different songs: “Wake Up” by Arcade Fire, “Chicago Zoo” by The Cool Kids, “Reptilia” by The Strokes, and “Sleepyhead” by Passion Pit. Within the book are the lyrics to each song, and my thoughts on my ideas behind each of the four designs.

This report contains my research, process, results and personal discoveries. My documentation includes visual research in the form of digital mood boards, inspirational work from other designers, magazines, and books. It also includes research of digital designing techniques for Adobe programs via magazine and video tutorials.