Andrew Howe

P O RT F O L I O

Andrew Howe

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Andrew Howe

Business card
Stationery
Montage
Web Page
Brochure
Logos
Event Ad
Photo Design
Flier

P O RT F O L I O
322 W Main #2
Rexburg, ID 83440
760-878-8229
drew.v.howe@gmail.com

Business Card
Description
Matching business card and letterhead using personally created logos and
themes.

Date
28 Feb 2016

Programs
Adobe Illustrator

Process and Tools

I began the process with the business card having sized an art-board down
to the standard business card dimensions of 3.5 by 2 inches. I buckled
my seat-belt, pulled out the pen tool, and went to work. Creating puzzle
pieces was some hefty work, and figuring out how to make them individual
moving pieces was my greatest moment of victory this week. Once I had
created a successful puzzle I duplicated it and reflected it so that the back
side of the card would match the front (i.e. if you cut up my business card
it is a working puzzle).

Course and Instructor

PuzzBuzz Home Games

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Objectives
Generate an excellent first impression.
Provide contact information.

830-830-8300
thepuzz.com
pbcorp@thepuzz.com

PuzzBuzz Home Games

Stationery
Description
Matching letterhead and business card using personally created logos and
themes.

Date

28 Feb 2016

Programs
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign

Process and Tools

Using elements of the card and logo that I had created I was able to move
forward to organizing the Letterhead after a coordinated yet unique
fashion.

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingeli

Objectives
Create a businesslike letterhead while playing toward a specific audience.
Draw attention while remaining professional and practical for purposes.

5386 W. Shepard
Welmar, WO 78778
830-830-8300

thepuzz.com
pbcorp@thepuzz.com

Montage
Description
Image created by blending together two images and the inclusion of text.

Date
14 Feb 2016

Programs
Photoshop

Process and Tools

Using photo shop I was able to take a photo of my nephew and a photo
of sheet music and mask them together creating a single image with new
meaning and a powerful message. Utilizing Layers I placed the image of the
sheet music underneath the photo of my nephew and then, having selected
the photo of my nephew, used layer masking to blend in the image behind
him. After the photo had been prepared created text and used elements
from the image to design a color scheme that would be complementary.

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Objectives
Bring together multiple images in order to convey a specific message.
Coordinate meanings behind concepts and provoke thought.

Web Page
Description
Site created to showcase specific logo and the process through which it was
made.

Date
13 March 2016

Programs
Adobe InDesign, HTML and CSS formating

Process and Tools

Using html code within Notepad++ I was able to organize the content
of my page. There I included the text and the link to the photo of the Up
and Under logo, using various codes in order to separate the material into
categories such as headings, divisions, and bullets.
Using CSS I was able to add style to the information included in the html.
I used color codes from the original Adobe Illustrator document in order
to coordinate the design elements with the logo itself. Using CSS code
I determined what fonts would be used throughout the webpage, and
created and styled the boxes which divide the body into several parts.

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Objectives
Begin to comprehend web-design and coding
Develop empathy for web-designers

Brochure
Description
Gate-fold brochure created to showcase higher education.

Date
26 March 2016

Programs
Adobe InDesigne, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop

Process and Tools

I began this process by creating a logo using Adobe Illustrator which would
convey what it is that the school stands for. I was able to make extensive
use of various tools including but not limited to the shapes tool, the direct
selection tool, and the rotate tool (the marionette has functioning joints!).
Having captured the image of the school with a logo I proceeded by
creating body text that would effectively preach the school doctrine.
Using Photoshop I cleaned up the picture of the marionette doll, using
the direct selection tool in order to preserve the image of the doll
himself, with all strings attached, while removing him from his original
background.
Ready to move over to InDesign, I organized the information, combined a
couple of suitable text and tied the whole project together using repeating
elements and an overarching color scheme.

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Objectives
Learn to coordinate multiple Adobe programs.
Represent the school through theme, design, photos, and description.

Logo Design
Description
Logo variations personally created for company

Date
21 Feb 2016

Programs
Adobe Illustrator

Process and Tools

I began this project by considering different companies for which I might
produce a logo and sketching out possible ideal. The sketching process
produced many ideas and concepts, my favorite of which was the invented
home improvement company Up and Under. From the sketchpad I
relocated to Adobe Illustrator creating various shapes from which to
build my finished product using the shape tool. I created three first draft
variations of what the logo could look like, after having recieved critique
and taking a poll it was determined which ideas were best, and how they
might be best combined to create an attractive and informative logo.
This final draft is a combination of elements from the first batch.The three
distinct versions of the final logo that would be appropriate for distinct
uses such as fliers, business cards, or websites.

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Objectives
Learn to use Adobe Illustrator.
Explore factors in creating effective logos.
Catch attention and convey a message with concise design.

Event Ad

TAKE
FLIGHT

Description
Advertisement for charity event.

Take flight with us this Saturday, May the

25, in Porter Park from 9:00am to 3:00pm
for a full day of fly-tastic fun!

Date
3 Feb 2016

Programs
Microsoft Word

Paper Airplanes, model airplanes, Kites,

REAL LIVE HELECOPTER LANDINGS

and much more.

Process and Tools

I selected and scanned an image from a magazine page and brought that
image into Microsoft Word where I proceeded to add elements that would
contribute to the images theme and also help to communicate my message.
I selected shapes and a single font that would catch the viewers attention
while avoiding detracting from the image and layout. I used contrasting
colors in order to create a clear and legible message.

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Objectives
Learn the necessary elements in supporting charity work.
Create appealing and effective work with limited resources.

The suggested contribution for participants is $8.00

per person. Enjoy access to every event all day!

Event made possible by the

Rexburg Flight Museum.

All proceeds
benefit:

Photo Design
Description
Design composed of personally captured image, extracted color scheme,
and text.

Date
7 Feb 2016

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Programs
Photoshop

Process and Tools

I began this process with by finding a good place to take a photo that
would include good lighting, composition, and sharp imagery. Once I
had captured a fitting image I brought it into Photoshop where I could
make some basic edits to enhance the photo in such a way that all of the
important elements could shine through. I chose colors based off of the
colors within the image that could compliment the existing dynamic of
the photo. I used a variety of tools within Photoshop in order to pull these
colors from the color wheel and incorporate them into the shapes that I
had created.

Objectives
Capture and appealing image
Learn to use Photoshop
Include appropriate text and design elements

Flier
Description
Flier notice for display in anticipation of a conference for graduating
seniors.

Date

Graduate

Leadership
Conference

Do you want to have the competitive edge in business?

24 Jan 2016

Course and Instructor

Comm 130-01
Ben Pingel

Programs
Adobe InDesign

Process and Tools

Though this flier was created using principally Adobe InDesign, the process
began with with sketches which I used to formulate a plan determining
what would be an effective way in which I could target the desired
audience using design technique and principles. I then Began the process
of organizing the elements which I desired to use in the flier using Adobe
InDesign. After and original draft was made I sought critique which helped
me to gain outside perspective as to how the project may further be
developed and honed into an effective message.

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Objectives
Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign
Create an appealin and effectiv layout of given information.

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