Graphic Design

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Lisa Shipley: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2012) Shipley, Lisa, artist
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Mikhail Twarogowski: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2012) Twarogowski, Mikhail, artist
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Rob Lacy: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2012) Lacy, Rob, artist
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Vicki Gillis: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2012) Gillis, Vicki, artist
The artist's statement: Creativity is a limitless universal resource. There is something empowering about creating something and having it make a difference in someone else's world. Graphic design is a universal language when words are not necessary to communicate because visual art speaks to all people and across all borders. During this time at Colorado State University in the Graphic Design program, I have seen how much design is a part of our daily lives. From ephemeral items such as gum wrappers to huge billboards, graphic design informs, persuades, organizes, stimulates, locates, identifies, attracts attention and provides pleasure. Through my completion of design assignments I have gained access into every one of these situations. In the creation of logos, business stationery, posters, magazine ads, and website design not only have I touched upon the everyday application of my design skills, but also upon the people involved from my professors, my classmates, and others who have so generously given of their time and knowledge, and whose image may have been included in my design idea. As a designer, everything from sunrises to storms to walks in the park, or visits to a museum make me better at what I do. I see the world differently because of my design education. I understand meaning, beauty and creativity in everyday activities. I enjoy playing with colors and shapes. I guess I never outgrew the joy of my crayon box!
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Katherine Hess: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2012) Hess, Katherine, artist
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Robin Lewis: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2012) Lewis, Robin, artist
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Brayden Love: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Love, Brayden, artist
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Rebekah Thrasher: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Thrasher, Rebekah, artist
The artist's statement: It has often been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words." Although I do not agree 100% with the statement, I do believe pictures have the power to convey a story. I have found that one image, well made, can add more meaning and emotion to a written piece than words alone. Capturing the essence of a story in an image is one of the main goals of my design work, and I try to incorporate it in a variety of ways. Much of my work emphasizes illustration in both digital and hand-rendered formats. I love the artistry that hand-craftsmanship lends to a piece, so I try to utilize hand-skills in every step of the process. From penmanship to 3D paper sculptures to hand bound pop-up books, I enjoy creating multi-sensory experiences for every viewer. Color is applied liberally, along with crisp line work and clean typographic layouts. Every piece I create draws from history and the present, people I know and people I admire, locations I have visited and lands I hope to one day see. I aim to make what is often viewed as mundane into something eye-catching and inspirational. My hope is that in viewing my work, each person will be able to see old stories in new ways and, perhaps, begin to look at the world around them with slightly different eyes.
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Matthew Workman: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Workman, Matthew, artist
The artist's statement: The path I have followed to become a graphic designer can be traced back to my early childhood. Throughout my school career, my notebooks were often filled with more drawings and doodles than actual notes. Even from my earliest memories, I recall being fascinated by the interaction of light and color: the patterns and emotions created by stacking one color of LEGO brick on top of another; the contrast between my mother's bright red coat and the brilliant white field of snow in which we stood. This journey of artistic development was long and winding, as I traveled the world and dabbled in different careers in fields as diverse as writing, truck driving, chemistry and even baking. Through it all, however, I remained interested in creating and viewing art. In particular, the bright, bold colors of the graphic arts captured and held my attention. I enrolled in the graphic design program at Colorado State University and never looked back. As I progressed through the program, I exposed myself to the work of designers past and present, from Saul Bass to Jessica Hische. Ultimately, I discovered my strengths in illustration, typography and web design. I now aim to help make the world a more engaging and beautiful place through the power of good design and visual communication.
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Susanne Sholander: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Sholander, Susanne, artist
The artist's statement: What is art? What should art accomplish? Answers to these questions are limitless. If you ask twenty different people, you will get twenty different answers. Some think art should be comforting; others think it should be confrontational. Some say the point of art is to entertain, while others say art should enlighten. In such an ambiguous field, each artist needs to decide for themselves what purpose their art serves. For me, art should tell a story. My aim as an artist is to share a story with whoever views my work. With some pieces, such as illustrated works, the tale is easy to discover, but in others the stories are veiled, subtly conveyed through a specific font or a grouping of colors. Nothing is coincidental in my art; everything is chosen to help tell my story. Many times, those who view my work will not know the reasons behind each decision, and they may not know the story I am trying to share. Therefore, I invite those who view my art to do so as I view art in general: searching for a story, and in the end, making up their own. Nothing would make me happier as an artist than to spark the imagination, as my imagination has been sparked by the art around me. This shared connection between artist and viewer is what I strive for, and it further reaffirms my belief that art, at its core, should tell a story.
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Steven Tolle: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Tolle, Steven, artist
The artist's statement: I believe art is a universal language and can be appreciated by anybody. Graphic design is necessary in today's society because of the need for everything to be aesthetically pleasing. The awesome thing about graphic design is that you aren't restricted to one type of media; all things art are at your disposal. My artistic style represents this. I have a background in architecture; therefore, I can be very technical and concentrate on the details to create a clean professional image. However, I am very much influenced by the snowboard world and love splashes of bright color. My process is, just start working, the answer will work its way out, you just have to begin.
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Andy Hua: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Hua, Andy, artist
The artist's statement: My art tends to be less spontaneous and more process based. I start with an initial concept and plenty of research. I often also reframe the design solution to find new points of entry into my projects. After finding direction, I begin to explore alternate variations and iterations with relevant text and imagery. I try to find simple and overlooked connections between ideas, while playing with creative limits and parameters. My work is driven by the desire to explore how concepts can ultimately manifest themselves into visual expression through playing with imagery. The concept begins as a spark... a creative impulse, igniting a framework of ideas that begs to be played with. From there, I push the idea forward by prototyping the ideas and iterating until I reach a solution that feels well resolved and integrated as a whole. This concept-oriented process overcomes boundaries imposed by media. By focusing on the idea, the solution can take many forms across various media. Even though the choice in media does have an effect on how a piece is received, it will inherently still have a strong impact because of the nature of layered meaning that is inherent in substantial design concepts.
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Drake Fontana: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Fontana, Drake, artist
The artist's statement: Effective brand communication in today's marketplace is a complex and massive undertaking. With shifting demographics and media platforms the consumer is both more in tune and out of touch with producing brands. The ability to understand this complex cultural landscape of our planet is more important than ever. Through the study of history and design I have attained the skills necessary to effectively comprehend and decipher the complex cultural interactions of our time. This unique mix of visual communication skills and cultural understanding allows me as a designer to make the personal bond between consumer and brand stronger, clearer, more efficient, and longer lasting. A tailored suit always fits better than the mass produced. Design is only as good as the story behind it. I used to think good design was something you learned from a textbook. Do things line up? Is there good use of color and space?; all of the formal artistic requirements. But a brand, a good design, not only captures the attention of an audience, whom doesn't want to listen or be influenced, it lingers in the mind, the subconscious. And for those who care to ask, care to listen, there is a story in the details that embodies the spirit of the entity it represents. The message isn't just simply that 'we are here' and 'this is what we do/offer.' The story is 'this is who we are', 'this is the way we can make your life better.' We want to share ourselves with you, and if you're listening, we hope you like what you hear and come share with us some of you; money, time, or otherwise. It's a true connection between sender and receiver. Something that is personal and genuine. Something that is built on trust, and clarity that generates loyalty. A good story teaches you lessons on life; shows you different perspectives of the world. Whether you agree or disagree is of no confidence, as long as you understand. People don't want to be influenced, but to be influenced is to not have the confidence to say no. A good story doesn't involuntarily impose influence on the audience. In the same way, good design allows for an audience to feel comfortable enough to listen. And once their minds and ears are open hopefully the story is meaningful enough and influential enough to garner a positive reaction of acceptance. Like a good movie or book, good design is a window, an acceptable vehicle to carry a message or lesson to an audience. There are millions of books, movies, designs, and advertisements, but only the good once make an audience want to delve into the details for more. Or come to your destination in the case of advertising.
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Matthew Timmons: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Timmons, Matthew, artist
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Michael Koldeway: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Koldeway, Michael, artist
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Josh Vienx: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Vienx, Josh, artist
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Miriah K. Jones: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Jones, Miriah K., artist
The artist's statement: From a young age, I always had a creative side and found that a concentration in graphic design fits many aspects of my artistic style. The use of typography and my illustrations provides me with the opportunity to incorporate my own expressions while still conveying the principal message and idea. Within my designs and illustrations, I often strive to take a lighthearted or entertaining approach. I enjoy using bright colors and different textures to add visual interest as well as featuring multimedia illustrations. My illustrations usually take on a my designs. I find myself drawn to and inspired by other artists who use amusing and clever ideas to express their own artistic style and concepts. As a graphic designer, I enjoy the freedom and ability to create and express my own ideas as well as being able to think outside the box to create fun, appealing and cohesive designs.
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Alissa Gigliotti: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Gigliotti, Alissa, artist
The artist's statement: Along with science, I have always had a strong interest in the fine arts, particularly scientific illustration and graphic art. My background is in aquatic biology but I think and interpret visually. I'm also drawn to the arts for their potential as a means for communication and expression. I find that graphic design and illustration provide me with a way to convey my artistic and scientific passion through visual communication while offering a balance between the technical and creative.
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John Clinton: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Clinton, John, artist
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Kendall Scavo: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Scavo, Kendall, artist
The artist's statement: I've wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember. Sure, as a kid I would change my mind frequently; but I always came back to artist. When I was a junior in high school, I discovered that I enjoyed the graphics side of things as well as the fine arts side. It was then that I decided to pursue graphic design. I love the ability of graphic design to reach an enormous amount of viewers. It is my belief that with the right, open-minded audience, design can truly change the world. As designers, we have the ability to communicate through visual aesthetics which allows us to reach a wider variety of people. I enjoy communicating through both visual representation and typographic representation. I love the aesthetic of a pen and ink illustration that is juxtaposed with typographic elements. My visual aesthetic has been successfully communicated through the pieces in my portfolio. As a college graduate, I look forward to becoming a part of the crazy world of graphic design.

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