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You will find all of the pieces I have made throughout my time in design school. You will notice my progression in conceptualization, design, and professional presentation as you go through each of the files. It is a collection of all of my larger projects for classes, which include technical drills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign in the beginning, to brand identity, motion design, and web design and development in the later semesters.

Visual Communication II

A precision-based vector rendering project focused on recreating a photographed object using the Pen Tool. The objective was to trace and rebuild complex forms by hand, maintaining exact proportion, alignment, and structure while emphasizing clean design and technical accuracy.

Core Skills:

  • Advanced Pen Tool mastery and bezier curve control

  • Vector construction and layering

  • Shape accuracy and alignment

  • File setup, transparency, and print-ready export

  • Visual precision and consistency

Visual Communication III

A visual-communication exercise translating physical knot-tying steps into clear, word-free instructional diagrams. Students created four knot sequences using only shape, line, and hierarchy to guide the viewer through the process.

Core Skills:

  • Process visualization and sequencing

  • Iconography and minimal communication

  • Hierarchy and clarity without text

  • Consistency in proportion, form, and flow

  • Application of design thinking to instruction

Development of 3–5 coordinated postage stamp sets exploring theme, hierarchy, and visual systems. Each set was analyzed through pros/cons or comparative review to refine design direction and cohesion across variations.

Core Skills:

  • Systemic thinking and modular design

  • Visual hierarchy and thematic unity

  • Composition and layout refinement

  • Analytical critique and iteration

  • Professional presentation formatting

Exhibit Design Collaboration

Core Skills:

  • Brand synthesis and experiential design

  • Spatial layout and 3D modeling (SketchUp)

  • Visual merchandising and wayfinding

  • Environmental storytelling and mood creation

  • Presentation design and concept pitching

A collaborative brand experience concept combining two existing companies into one temporary retail pop-up. The project required 3D spatial design in SketchUp, integrating co-branding, merchandise display, and environmental storytelling into a cohesive visitor experience.

Web Development — Coding

A two-part web development sequence that introduces the fundamentals of modern web design and advances into dynamic application development.

  • FSE 294: Introduction to Web Design focused on the core principles of web structure, layout, and user experience. Students learned HTML, CSS, and basic responsive design while collaborating globally through the Global Tech Experience platform.

  • FSE 394: Web Development with Java expanded into full-stack concepts, teaching students how to build data-driven, interactive web applications using Java for back-end development and front-end integration.

Core Skills:

  • HTML, CSS, and responsive layout design

  • Web usability and accessibility standards

  • Java programming and object-oriented logic

  • Front-end and back-end integration

  • Building and deploying dynamic, data-driven applications

  • Understanding real-world web architecture and frameworks

  • Collaboration and project management in global digital environments

Introduce your brand

A strategic branding analysis and refinement project aimed at defining professional identity. Included setting four communication objectives, identifying the audience and competitors, and completing a SWOT analysis to assess brand strengths and opportunities.

Core Skills:

  • Brand strategy and self-assessment

  • Market positioning and differentiation

  • Communication objective development

  • SWOT analysis and design alignment

  • Visual and verbal consistency across media

Make  it  stand  out

Creation of a 90-second to 3-minute motion-based self-promotion reel showcasing 6–8 curated projects. The reel integrated personal branding, storytelling, and motion graphics to present a creative range and professionalism.

Core Skills:

  • Motion design and video editing

    • (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop)

  • Narrative and storytelling through sequence

  • Sound design and synchronization

  • Branding through motion graphics

  • Portfolio curation and pacing

Self-Promotion Portfolio Website

Design and development of a fully functional, branded personal portfolio website. The site serves as the central professional platform to display projects, demo reel, résumé, and contact information.

Core Skills:

  • Web design and responsive layout

  • UX/UI design and information architecture

  • Branding integration across digital platforms

  • Content management and SEO structure

  • Technical setup, testing, and domain deployment

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