Vector Leaf
In this project, the goal was to study the translucence of water droplets as well as study and observe shadowing, lighting, and angles. After doing the visual research, then go on to create a hyper-realistic vector leaf sing Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator with water droplets.
These were the images and studies I used within the research phase to help create the leaf shape, study the light and transparency of the water droplets as well as the water droplets in both real photography and in vectorized forms.
To make the project more interesting I chose to do a autumn leaf as I wanted to experiment with different color, mesh, and gradients to make something a bit more unique. To create the droplets, I utilized grain, drop shadow, and transparency filters as well as ellipse tools for the circular shapes.
This was an alternative approach to create the leaf with just five of the best droplets I created.
Emerging Tech Illustration
This project aimed to display a strong visual of the combination of robotics and Ai technology and humanity. After researching Ai and graphics that support ai, I designed my piece to show the joint teamwork between humans and machines utilizing Balance, Unity, Color theory, and Space to emphasize the connection between each part. I wanted to dispel the negative stigma Ai usually receives while keeping a clean and friendly design.
"Emerging Technology- Illustrator 2024, 1640 x 1200 pixels
To begin the project, I started with lots of research of simple infographic and clip art style designs while generating thumbnails and ideas for a robot and humanity theme.
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Here are the thumbnails I generated while researching. I was torn between choosing an inside look at the oculus and virtual reality, but I settled on the idea of humans working together with machinery.
I then created the illustration with the idea of humanity and robots joining hands as a peaceful launch of the projected future relationships humans will have with technology, working as a team.
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Tech Edit Final
I then went back in to refine and edit the design. Though the changes are seemingly slight, I was happy to go back and clean up the design. There were still some areas like the hand, that needed patching, tweaking, and shading which enhanced the clean look it was previously approaching.
The finished image came out great and looked a bit more professional with the help of those changes.
Creative Process Video: Buddhism Infographic
For this infographic project, the overall goal was to design an infographic based on a selected religion with cited research, facts, and connections to other religions. Then, record the creative process through a video with captioning, voice over, and speed paints including a power point presentation.
To start, I began with gathering resources and infographics to study how information was displayed through various means (images, pictographs, charts, and so forth). I also began compiling symbols, figures, typography choices, and other information of Buddhism.
Next, I structured all the important information into a paragraph and researched the topic of Buddhism through database sources from Grand Canyon University and other trusted sites, creating a bibliography page to document the research.
I drafted thumbnails of at least twelve diverse designs and then three rough comps of my best thumbnails. I then chose design two as the most educated and clean design I created.
The final design came out nicely, hitting all the goals of the design specification and displayed correct, accurate, and trusted information in accordance with the assignment goals.
The final step to complete the full assignment was to create a presentation of any kind and then create a video to display the full process. I included each step complete with a voice over, music score, and digital speed painting.
