Gettin back on the ole bloggy (Strengths & Weaknesses)

Two days into the program and my mind is absolutely reeling! The due dates... ALL of the due dates! I'm so incredibly excited (read: terrified) of finally starting what I know I'm meant to do with a wonderful group of people.

Even in the prior to classes starting, there are definitely some things I've noticed in retrospect about my portfolio. I feel like my strengths lie in typography, hierarchy, working within a grid, and knowing my intended audience. In the future I hope to focus on improving my illustration and photography skills.

It's not perfect, but I am proud of the portfolio I presented for my entrance review. There are a couple pieces I'm particularly proud of that I think deserve a fair bit of credit for my acceptance.

GRD 3000: Packaging Design

GRD 3150: Expressive Quote Poster

GRD 3150: Type Specimen Booklet

GRD 3200: Advertising (for The Artmore)

GRD 3200: Collateral Design (for The Artmore)

GRD 3200: Stationery Design (for The Artmore)

Looking back on each of these, there are clearly imperfections and things I'd improve upon, but I can't wait to see what kind of work my classmates and I will make this semester. Applying the tools and techniques we learned individually to become strong artists in our intro classes, and sharing that wealth of knowledge and talent among our cohort is sure to create brilliant stuff.

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)