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Contact
Sadie Robirds

120 W 2nd S
Rexburg, ID 83440
801.828.6240
sadie.ann24601@gmail.com

Table of Contents
Montage
Brochure
Letterhead
Event Ad
Photodesign
Business Card
Flier
Logos
Web Page

Montage
Description: An inspirational montage created through the
use of typography and the blending of two images.
Program: Adobe Photoshop

Date Completed: February 14, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Blend two or more images using masks,

demonstrate skills in photoshop, apply typography skills

Process: I started by exploring different quotes and images

that had a connection I could use. Once I narrowed down
my choices, I opened Adobe Photoshop and set up the
proper layers and a mask on one of them. I used the brush
tool to bring the color back to my mask, then switched to
my other tab with my second image. I used the lasso tool to
select a specific section, then adjusted the feather to 100. I
then clicked and dragged the window out next to my
background image, and used the move tool to select the
lassoed portion and insert it into my design. I adjusted the
second image to where I wanted it and then, using the
proper layers, adjusted my vibrance and sharpness. I also
used the blur tool to make the edges appear even more
woven into the design. I then brought in my text onto a
new layer and chose a font that was simple yet striking, and
connected well with the overall message. I then adjusted the
spacing, alignment, color, and size of the text.

Brochure
Description: A two-sided (duplex) folding brochure.

Program: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe

Photoshop
Date Completed: March 28, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Set up and align a two-sided, fold

ed document. Create an original, new logo. Incorporate
at least four quality images, not including the logo. One
should be clipped in Photoshop and text-wrapped in
InDesign so the text follows the cutout shape of the image.
Write at least 250 words of original copy in at least three
paragraphs, headers, and subheaders.

Process: I set up the gateway fold in Adobe InDesign

using document setup and guides. I split my first page into
the two halves of the front with the back sandwiched in
between. I used my second page for the inside body copy,
keeping it lined up with the guides to be folded on. I
created the logo in Adobe Illustrator. I chose a theatre
curtain because it clearly symbolized by topic and held
opportunity for great color choices. I edited the photo of
the dancer in Adobe Photoshop. I wrapped text around my
logo by using the Window Wrap Text tool.

Back

Front (closed)

Inside

Letterhead
Description: Letterhead designed using a personally created logo.
Program: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
Date Completed: March 3, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Create a new logo to fit a company or

personal image. Use the new logo to design consistent
layouts for a business card and letterhead. Letterhead
should be 8.5 x 11, full-bleed optional, but trim only .125.
Apply typography rules, keeping small copy. Keep designs
simple with light watermarks and drop shadows and
plenty of white space. Include contact information: name,
address, phone, website, and email on each piece. Use
periods, bullets, or spaces in phone number; no
parentheses/ hyphens.
Process: I first created a logo using Adobe Illustrator
with simple shapes and text. I used the pathfinder tool,
grouping, and the shape builder tool. I also changed the
brushstroke to charcoal-feather. Once I had the logo,
I opened two new documents in Adobe InDesign and
inserted my .AI logo. I brought in my logo, information,
lines, and created a watermark using the same method I
did to create my logo.

Sadie Robirds
sadie.ann24601@gmail.com
sadierobirds.wordpress.com

Event Ad
Description: A color full-bleed event ad to promote a volunteer opportunity for a very good cause using only a scanner and Microsoft Word.
Program: Microsoft Word

Date Completed: January 31, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Comprehend image sizing. Find, scan

and import a high-quality image. Create a full-bleed
design. Choose a color scheme and typeface(s) that work
for your message and audience. Learn to use only Word
design features without using any Adobe programs,
including Photoshop.

Process: I started by searching for an image, and in the

Economist magazine I found the one I wanted. I scanned
the image, making sure the resolution was strong, and then
put the photo in Microsoft Word to being editing. I didnt
add any effects to the image, other than some cropping. I
researched disaster relief online and decided to include
American Red Cross as the sponsor of the event. After
including the text, I fixed alignment and chose a font. I
decided to use a red color to emphasize the girls shirt and
create a good contrast while staying in tune with the
message. After that I exported my design as a PDF, and then
to a JPEG.

Help
Disaster
Victims

Photodesign
Description: Demonstrate satisfactory photography and
image editing skills. Incorporating image into a layout using design principles.
Program: Adobe Photoshop & Adobe InDesign
Date Completed: February 7, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Learn basic photography skills. Choose

a color scheme, take a photo to match those colors, then
incorporate the colors into the layout. Adjust image levels,
saturation, color balance, sharpen tool on separate layers
for NDE (non-destructive editing.) Use layers to design
text, and repeating graphic elements in Photoshop.
Process: I started by taking photographs, later realizing my photos did not have strong color schemes while
attempting to edit, so I took more pictures and decided on
a different image. I chose the picture I had that matched
perfectly with a split complementary color scheme. I then
downloaded my image into Adobe Photoshop and
started with basic edits using layers, sharpness, vibrancy,
and the stamp tool. I created a 8.511 layout that included
my photo, text, and repeating design elements. I used the
handy-dandy eye dropper to pick more exact colors.

Gold

Brick

Blue

Books
are a
uniquely
portable

Split Complementary

magic

-Stephen King

Business Card
Description: Business card designed using a personally
created logo.
Program: Adobe Illustrator & Adobe InDesign
Date Completed: March 3, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Use the basic tools in Illustrator &

InDesign. Create a new logo to fit a company or personal
image. Business card should be 3.5 x 2 and printed above
center on a vertical page. Apply typography rules, keeping
small copy. Include contact information: name, address,
phone, website, and email on each piece. Use periods,
bullets, or spaces in phone number; no parentheses or
hyphens.
Process: I first created a logo using Adobe Illustrator
with simple shapes and text. I used the pathfinder tool,
grouping, and the shape builder tool. I also changed the
brushstroke to charcoal-feather. Once I had the logo,
I opened two new documents in Adobe InDesign and
inserted my .AI logo. I created two boxes of the same size
(3.5 x 2) for the front and back of the card. I brought in
my logo for the back, and on the front added text with the
appropriate information and then played around to find
the right fonts and colors that would compliment the text
in my logo.

sadie.ann24601@gmail.com
sadierobirds.wordpress.com

Video/Music/Design

Sadie Robirds

Flier
Description: Black and white flier to promote a graduate
leadership conference.
Program: Adobe InDesign

Date Completed: January 24, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Apply the design principles and use

appropriate typography. Incorporate basic InDesign
skills to improve basic flier layout. Create a project folder
with image, logo and InDesign document to keep links in
InDesign intact.
Process: I first make some sketches of possible layouts
and design elements for the flier. Then I used my top
sketch as a guide to create the flier in Adobe InDesign. I
used gray in the title and for the textbox at the bottom to
create repetition and rhythm, left a path of white space
throughout, and chose specific fonts to emphasize the
message.

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Logos
Description: Three different versions of a logo for the
same company.
Program: Adobe Illustrator

Date Completed: February 21, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Create three completely different,

original logos to fit a company or personal image that will
appeal to the audience. Use only the Illustrator tools to
create and draw your logos.
Process: I started with some basic typography, looking
for fonts that held contrast. I really wanted a silhouette of
a dancer, and decided to make my own by using the lasso
tool on an image. I brought that selection into my design
and then added shapes and lines, as well as adjusting
different character elements, to create the other logos.

Sadie Ann Choreography

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Web Page
Description: Web page that describes the process by
which I created my logo.
Program: Notepad++, Notepad, Photoshop
Date Completed: March 16, 2015

Course & Instructor: Comm 130 Sec. 1, Cory Kerr

Objectives/Skills: Size and optimize an original logo as

a .png for a web page so the long side is 300 500 pixels.
Write content to describe the process of creating your
logo and how it appeals to a target audience. Acquire a
working knowledge of HTML. Acquire a working
knowledge of CSS. Identify hex colors to match logo, using
Photoshop color picker.
Process: I started by opening my project for the logo in
Adobe Illustrator, then I converted it to a .png file and
saved it in my project folder. From there I downloaded
basic HTML software and set up a basic website,
inserting the image and a hyperlink into the site as well.
I then learned and added basic CSS by linking a .css
document in Notepad to Notepad++.