Nashville 2015 // Harper Sylvia // Daniel Radcliffe

Current mood:

Really, need I say more?


No, but don't worry, I will!


I am so ready for vacation! Not in the I-hate-the-real-world kind of way, just in a I-love-the-beach-more-than-the-real-world kind of way. I'm so excited to be learning and growing each day at my internship and becoming more and more familiar with the Adobe Suite (InDesign especially!).

I'm super missing Nashville and I seriously cannot wait to meet miss Harper Sylvia!

These are some of my favorite pictures from my most recent trip there (Harper had not yet graced us with her presence).

And this is miss thang! (Note: These pictures were taken by Bella Baby Photography, not myself!)

Beyond adorable, amirite?

Currently working on some birth announcements to introduce her to the world:

Still considering different approaches, but so far I'm partial to the second one.


Til next time!

xo
Morgan

The haps

Summer's here and the living is... busy! Whoever said "easy" must not have been working seven days a week. I'm definitely not complaining- I'm so excited to not only be continuing to work at the best Jewish Deli in town but to also have started one of my internships! I've begun working at the Student Center on Georgia State's campus within the Marketing Department. So far, I've helped created designs to promote events, inform students of ongoing renovations, and revamp forms. It's a learning experience for sure and I'm so grateful to see the rules and restrictions of corporate design in action. It's also been a great way to keep my designs skills sharp and improve my knowledge of the Adobe Suite.

Last week, I design this instagram post for an on-campus Independence Day event!

It was challenging because of the size restrictions of working within instagram,and it was important to utilize that space to emphasize only the most vital details- time, place, sponsor, and the disability statement, as well as the title of the event- while making it colorful, fun, and patriotic. 

Today's Work-in-Progress

First off, I am so happy to say I have an internship! Aside from pending paperwork finalization, I am officially employed in my field of study!

Second off, and on a much, much more important note: my sister's baby is due in less than a week! Miss Harper Sylvia Knapp is expected to join us on Monday and I am thrilled. In my anticipation I've started working on a few potential birth announcements. I've only really explored a single theme at this point, but I've got a few more to poke around with.


"we are stoked to announce the birth of
Harper Sylvia
born June 15, 2015
8 pounds, 7 ounces
18.7 inches long
perfect.
welcomed by judi, erik, and big sister
Callie Indyca"

On the 4th draft I even included their puppy, Monty Boy. The figures I used are my guesses for my family's pool going on, so hopefully putting them down in writing will send some message to the universe.

How much do babies normally weigh? How long are they?

Oh I know the answers are just around a corner (or google tab) but I'd like to remain unaware so that I'm more convinced that my numbers are spot on!

Today's happenings: pineapples.

Today I was feeling extra inspired and wanted to play around with some illustrations and making cards. I started with a similar template of a pineapple, and branched out from there. The paper I used is an off-white with specks of color throughout.

Recent Inspiration

I'm a screenshot maniac. 

I love seeing so much creativity in my instagram feed. I love pineapples and Amy Poehler, illustrations and brush lettering, Sophia Amoruso and funny quotes. 

And books. 

 And Rosé, of course. (And Hogwash! If Hagrid was a rosé drinker- and of course, who am I to say he isn't- I think he'd be partial to this one)

Spring 2015 Summary

Just like Thanksgiving Dinner.

Every year without fail, as everyone around the table struggles to scoop up one more spoonful of her famous banana pudding, my grandmother always says "All that work, and in an hour it's all over." She's probably justified in saying this, after the hours of slaving over giblet gravy and dressing, several forms of poultry and her impeccable pudding.

It's kind of the way I felt about turning in my portfolio.

I slaved away in my kitchen (desk), stirring up these wonderful meals (designs), wiping the steam off my glasses every time I opened the oven (every time I nicked myself with an x-acto blade). I tidied everything up, wiped off the smudges, and sent a piece of my soul off to be devoured... All that work, and in an hour it's all over. I dropped it off while dodging the bombarding thoughts of doubt- did I oversalt it? Are the biscuits too hard? Will they notice there's no Watergate salad?- and said goodbye.

After seven days of refreshing my browser, I finally received the news I was hoping for- I got in! They loved the pudding! I am so proud to say that I am now officially part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program for Graphic Design! Exclamations just because!!!

After all is said and done, despite the stress at all times of the day (literally- stress nightmares of rubber cement & mounting that went on for days) I would without a doubt do it all again. I am beyond thrilled to begin this new journey with the Class of 2017.




But it would be better with pudding.