Graphic Design

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Julianna Shrode: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Shrode, Julianna, artist
The artist's statement: My work explores the two modern facets of design: the digital and the analog. I like to play with the marriage between the screen, and the press, and the movement between the two. My perfectionism in Graphic Design contrasted with the organic nature of Printmaking combine to effectively and entertainingly visually communicate. I use digital processes such as procreate and Adobe Illustrator to create my images. Then, moving into the traditional print space, turning those images into relief carvings and photosensitive exposures. Occasionally, then scanning those prints back into the digital spaces to further manipulate. My goal with any piece I produce is to relay a message to my audience with an aesthetically pleasing approach. I use Printmaking to embrace the imperfections embedded within it and implement that liberty into my design. I believe Printmaking is the predecessor to Graphic Design, and the knowledge of one immensely supplements the other.
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Charles Cohen: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Cohen, Charles, artist
The artist's statement: I'm Charlie Cohen, a graphic designer from Colorado State University with over 4 years of professional experience. I am captivated by finding new ways to solve problems, prioritizing functionality and experimentation in my designs. Design isn't just a job for me; it's how I interpret the world. Seeking junior positions in graphic design and motion graphics.
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Theo Conover: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Conover, Theo, artist
The artist's statement: Good design uses visual elements to convey deeper meanings that may always not be noticed consciously, but feels comfortable at a subconscious level; more simply, good design is invisible and feels seamless. My name is Theo Conover! I am a graphic designer who is passionate about combining the logical aspect of marketing with the artistic side of visual art. In my free time, I love hiking with my dog, rock climbing, and building computers! In my designs, I strive to create pieces that feel visually intuitive and seamless while being creative enough to stand out at the same time. I try to use a combination of digital and analog tools when drafting or creating final pieces, since relying entirely on digital means can sometimes make everything look or feel the same. In my designs, I make sure to pay close attention to typography, hierarchy of information, and composition in order to guide the viewer through the design. Clean, conceptual, and creative are different words that could describe my overall style. In terms of growth as an artist, I feel inspired to push my own typography by people like Jessica Hische and Louise Fili, who are able to hand-letter their own type in very creative ways.
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Tenjing Sherpa: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Sherpa, Tenjing, artist
The artist's statement: My design work focuses on creating visually attractive graphics that attracts viewers' sight. I mainly focus on research and the repetition of creating multiple ideas until I break them down individually. Though I have many resources for various Adobe Suite applications, my sketchbook is the primary source of creativity. I can physically draw many different concepts and have ideas saved on multiple pages. My design purpose is to create minimalistic imagery that helps guide the viewers' eyes into understanding information.
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Kaylee Congdon: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Congdon, Kaylee, artist
The artist's statement: My name is Kaylee Congdon and I am a Graphic Designer. As a first-generation graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, specializing in Graphic Design and Painting, alongside a minor in Film Studies, my journey into creativity began long before my academic pursuits. With a love for movies, music, and the visual arts, I've been immersed in the world of artistic expression since I can remember. With a belief in the power of art to evoke emotion and connect, my mission as a graphic designer is clear: to make the world feel through my creations. Each project is an opportunity to weave together elements of storytelling, color theory, and design principles. I craft experiences that leave a lasting impression on viewers. I carry with me determination, using it in every aspect of my work.
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David Lopez: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Lopez, David, artist
The artist's statement: As a multidisciplinary artist, David Lopez aims to explore the realms of graphic design and sculpture with a specialized eye for modern techniques and unique material approaches. His exploration and expression take inspiration from popular culture and modern music while integrating his own flair. His work combines and exhibits two distinct but harmonious mediums, where pixels and polygons intertwine with clay and forms.
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Miriame Dimulu: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Dimulu, Miriame, artist
The artist's statement: Throughout my entire time at CSU, I dedicated myself to enhancing my skills as a designer. With a concentration in graphic design, I have not only been able to experiment extensively with my design work but also to find my place in this industry as an artist. This period of exploration has allowed me to delve into other areas, including motion graphics, which I pursued throughout this semester. My journey has been me continuously challenging myself to push the boundaries of traditional design. As I move forward, I am eager to bring this dynamic blend of skills and passionto professional projects, aiming to create impactful, visually compelling designs as well functional designs for people.
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Song Pak: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Pak, Song, artist
The artist's statement: Whether it be an event poster, a product, or an illustrated book, I like to create a work that engages the audience. Whatever my illustration is for, I hope it brings the viewer into a little world of their own. Whimsy, imagination, and playfulness are all words I would use to describe my style. If you love brands such as Sanrio, Pokemon, or any other brands that have cutesy characters, I am the illustrator/designer for you. I work mostly digital. My main mediums with the computer are Procreate, Indesign, and Illustrator. Color, composition, and typography are very important to me in creating a cohesive brand and narrative.
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Emma Sherrets: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Sherrets, Emma, artist
The artist's statement: My work as a graphic designer highlights the interplay between the user or viewer and the object which I have designed. The end goal of all of my work is to create something which communicates a message efficiently and effectively, but does so in a way that stands out to the audience. The interplay of typography, color, layout, and many other aspects are the building blocks which I use to blend creativity with purpose. I design to create community and to create change. The process of design is what excites me, I enjoy discovering which interplay of elements allows for the best interaction between the design and the viewer. Ultimately, my goal as a graphic designer is to forge connections between ideas, between brands and their audiences, and between myself and the viewer. Through my designs, I work to create experiences that are not only visually stunning but also create lasting connections between the client and the consumer.
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Caleb Coppin: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Coppin, Caleb, artist
The artist's statement: My design work presents concepts in a refreshing and efficient manner. By mixing classic graphic design concepts with new techniques including 3D rendering, I provide clients and consumers alike with fun yet balanced designs. My practice incorporates 3-dimensional aspects in order to imbue a sense of physicality that is often lost in the digital age into my designs. Concurrently, I take advantage of these tools to envision designs not possible with traditional techniques, thereby pushing the boundaries of the design process. Conversely, I utilize design techniques outside of the computer as a way to incorporate a physical artistic practice while honoring previous generations of designers and maintaining reverence of their processes. By drawing, sculpting, and compositing in the physical world, I conserve the spirit of graphic design while anchoring my work outside of the digital landscape in order to furnish my work with a human touch.
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Allie Leslie: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Leslie, Allie, artist
The artist's statement: As a Graphic Designer and Photographer, I use these titles as the groundwork that allows me to be a spotlight-er and flashlight holder for expression, prospering brands, and businesses. I use my art as a vessel to provide creative offerings to others through digitized nuggets ranging in; the exploration of graphics used to create and compile visual brand language, to frozen snapshots of raw emotion standing through the permeance of real-time. Inside each of these facets, lies the potential to create and sustain new worlds as a hub of fresh perspectives and values. I look forward to the opportunity to keep creating in the realm of providing to others, by continuously passing on what I can provide, which in turn allows me to feel the most fulfilled, soulfully. To me, that is the purpose of art, in the purest, selfless form that it takes, acting as a constant in flux entity that can be morphed and cherished through endless ways of viewing it, depending on the particular eye acting on such.
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Jessie Conlisk: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Conlisk, Jessie, artist
The artist's statement: Art has long served as an integral aspect of my identity, shaping my journey from early immersion in art classes at the age of 9, to my current pursuit of artistic development. In high school, I took an Art concentration pathway, which solidified my aspiration to forge a career in Graphic Design. While Graphic Design remains my primary focus, my artistic exploration extends across diverse mediums encompassing drawing, painting, and 3D design. During my time at Colorado State University, I have diligently honed my craft through various art courses, striving for mastery in each endeavor, and a pivotal moment in my artistic evolution occurred during my Study Abroad experience in Florence, Italy, in the Spring of 2023. Immersed in painting, drawing, and art history courses, I absorbed invaluable insights and techniques from The Great Masters, profoundly enriching my understanding of artistic techniques. My artistic evolution has witnessed a harmonious fusion of traditional artistry with contemporary Graphic Design, as a result, I have learned how to integrate my traditional work into my Graphic Designs. While I am proud of what I have achieved thus far, my artistic career has just begun, and I look forward to seeing how it will continue to develop.
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Logan Honea: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Honea, Logan, artist
The artist's statement: As a graphic designer, I see design as a way to communicate, create meaningful connections, and invoke emotional responses. To me, design sparks conversations by creating powerful images with engaging concepts. It is important to capture people's attention and invite them to dive deeper into the meaning behind the work. Each project I curate is done with creativity, intent, and clarity from start to finish. I start my process by creating preliminary sketches by hand or on ProCreate, I then take it to a digital media like Adobe Illustrator to refine my ideas. After that I add specific details and work on type, color, and perfecting visual components. Starting my designs by hand allows me to experiment and explore creativity while giving a personal touch to the project. I believe that attention to detail is a key factor in design, so I strive to make the small things count whether I’m working on branding, publication, or digital designs. For example, in my Target Christmas campaign I focused on inclusivity and diversity of holiday traditions, making sure to include very specific elements for different holiday celebrations whether that meant making gingerbread houses, hanging stockings, lighting menorahs, or enjoying holiday dinners. Each window in this project was thought out and carefully crafted. My work is focused on crafting the right color palette and typography, and bringing attention to small elements to bring my designs and the client’s ideas to life. These little details and the thought behind them are what make my designs memorable. I strive to create designs that not only capture attention but also leave a lasting impression and make the audience think about why they were designed.
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Vicktoria Ibarra: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Ibarra, Vicktoria, artist
The artist's statement: As a graphic designer every design is a journey. The process begins with research and experimentation. Whether this is through reading or in person experiences, I love to get to know my subject matter beforehand. It's important to me to always look for a way to incorporate movement and texture to my designs. In order to find the right composition, I experiment with different mediums such as: printmaking, collaging, scanning, and photography. In each design I incorporate bright colors and bold typefaces to reach the end product.
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Sarah Walsh: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Walsh, Sarah, artist
The artist's statement: It is said that good design goes unnoticed, but I wish for my designs to be noticed by people. Rather for the technical design aspects but for the ability to enact an emotional reaction to it. I want people to be able to look at something I have designed and have a positive reaction, subconscious or conscious, towards the design and the thing the design is connected to. I don't want to create something simply out of necessity, but I want to create something that people can enjoy and love. The majority of my work is stylized to be simplistic with few textural dimensionalities to it. I feel as if the smallest amount of detail can in fact showcase a large amount of detail to the overall image. Instead of overwhelming the viewer with complex designs, I prefer to keep it simple so they can get the big picture quickly and in a concise way. Being able to understand what the design is intending to convey is an important key to good design, and I strive for that with each of my designs. I'm inspired by the idea of someone connecting with my designs, having a deeper feeling towards it simply because it brings them joy. I want my work to represent the idea the client created by bringing people together through one thing. For this, I hope my designs go unnoticed for their design aspects but are constantly noticed for the deeper connections people have to the subject the design may be conveying.
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Fatima Espin Labra: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Espin Labra, Fatima, artist
The artist's statement: My name is Fatima Espin, and I am a senior student at CSU, majoring in graphic design with a business minor. I believe that designers have a significant role in society, and that is not only to create aesthetically beautiful and informative work but to also bring awareness to critical issues that capture people's attention. Moreover, I hope that I can inspire young generations of artists and Latinx individuals to pursue their dreams of making art as a living. My art style is characterized by its bright and vibrant colors, which I use to express my creativity. I enjoy researching new topics that interest me and integrating them into my work, I like to push boundaries on what design could mean and try to create impactful design that resonates with viewers even after they've seen it. I am inspired by my community of first-generation students and my Mexican heritage to create work that can make a change and give art a new perspective so that it can be acknowledged as a powerful tool and a successful career. I believe that aesthetics are essential in design, but I believe that as designers, we have a broader task, which is to develop material that can make a difference.
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Owen Crocker: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Crocker, Owen, artist
The artist's statement: I am a Colorado based Graphic Designer. I work primarily in layout design and typography, I use the adobe suite to create my designs. I have experience with product design, layout design, typeface design, poster design, and illustration. I primarily work on the creative side of graphic design but I have experience with layout design work.
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David Lee: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Lee, David, artist
The artist's statement: My encompassing theme of my designs is heralded through a process of sketches and delineation. As I've grown as a graphic designer through the classroom curriculum, I've realized the importance of the precursor to the culminating execution. My work is an exploration of identity, mistakes, and innovation within a visual compass. I've always dreamed of creating vivid ecosystems of characters, worlds, and landscapes; however, only when I pursued design is when I found myself drawn to the elements of visual communication. My work is often inspired from my hobby of reading manga as I try to blend illustration with typographic styles. Artists such as Tite Kubo and Seung Eun Kim dictate my approach towards color and composition. I'm interested in creating panels with a certain clever depth while also delivering upon abstract and subliminal communication. I always start with paper and pencil, manifesting my ideas onto a surface. Through discussion and dialogue, I constantly want to evolve my sketches until it reaches its final version. Living in the age of social media, there is inspiration and history revolving around us day by day. I always try to keep a sense of action, movement, and performance in my designs while incorporating the larger goal of pushing a message and substance beyond purely aestheticism.
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Morgan McWilliams: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) McWilliams, Morgan, artist
The artist's statement: My name is Morgan McWilliams, and I am a Graphic Designer studying at Colorado State University. As a graphic designer, I work mostly digitally through Adobe creative suites, however, I find myself exploring traditional pen and paper drawings to give my pieces a more personalized feeling. I am very passionate about typography whether it is through logo designs, magazines, business re-brands, or book designs. I also have a passion for illustration, but this work is more exploratory as I am working on being more comfortable with this side of graphic design. Even though my work spans many different types of projects, I am very inspired by minimalist and clean designs. With this, I also find myself drawn to delicate practices such as watercolor, fine line drawings, and I primarily use delicate colors such as earth tones and pastels. Ever since I was young, I have loved art. I recall myself sitting in front of my TV as a kid drawing fine line pictures of random objects. Ironically, this is still the type of art I make. For one of my projects from 2023, I created a National Geographic Kids magazine using only fine line drawings of different space objects. In my most recent project, a poster for the opera "Romeo et Juliette," I drew different elements from the story using a fine tip marker and scanned them into Adobe Illustrator using Adobe Capture and created a pattern with them. I enjoy this type of work because it is minimalist which can ultimately make the piece feel quiet, which is exactly the feeling I wanted people to feel when looking at these two works. It is important for me to capture a feeling within every project I create because I want the viewer to experience the piece with more than just their eyes. This feeling of quietness is not a common theme throughout my pieces, but it is something I have been exploring recently.
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Grace Carter: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024) Carter, Grace, artist
The artist's statement: My work utilizes bright bold color and dynamic line work in order to suit the unique design needs of individual projects. I believe in the power of color to convey complex ideas and create a unique feeling for a brand or design. As a designer, I truly value the research and exploration stage in order to create a strong base for any design. I draw inspiration from a variety of sources from the natural world, to architecture, to fashion illustrations, to vintage graphic design. I also value analog processes in this stage, and finding the design in the process of digitizing it. This assists in creating a truly original and dynamic design.