Portfolio

Thomas Rasmussen

Contact
Thomas Rasmussen:
455 S. 2nd E. Apt. 601
Rexburg, ID 83440
801.318.1110
Ras12012@byui.edu

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

Montage
Description:

A montage created by blending to images together to share an inspirational message.

Date:

6/2/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:

Learn to manage photoshop layers.

learn to blend images together.
Apply appropriate typography.

Process:

I began by finding two images that were powerful compliments of each other. A
mountainous area with a large lake and a map. Using Photoshop I fitted the image of
the map to the area of the lake and used the gradient tool to make the two images
appear seamlessly connected. After revealing the map I zoomed in and very carefully
revealed pixel by pixel the image of the boy in his full detail so that he might appear
a natural contrast with the map/lake textures surrounding him. Upon entering my
message I recognized a need to bring out make my message stand out more so I varied
my typography and font. I also lightened the area behind my text to make the black
lettering stand out more.

Logos
Description:

Three logo variations for my mother-in-laws barbershop.

Date:

6/7/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:

Develop a logo three variations of a logo for a company or for personal interests.
Learn the basic tools of illustrator.

Process:

I used Adobe Indesign to create the clippers and title. I used the the pathfinder tool
to divide, separate and merge shapes to create my clippers and plug. As I created the
clippers I widened my stroke so it was large enough to create a border helping to give
my creation more depth. The cord I created with the pencil tool to help create an
inconsistent look you would expect of a cord.

Letter Head
Description:

Personalized business letterhead with original logo.

Date:

6/14/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Indesign

Objectives:

Develop an original letterhead that follows layout principles of white space and
typography.
Use basic functions of Illustrator and indesign

Process:

I began by improving my logo design in Adobe Illustrator, incorporating the name into the
artistic clipper design that I manufactured. After encircling my logo I saved the
information and to one file folder on my desktop. Taking the file from the folder on my
desktop I added it to Adobe Indesign where I proportionally shrunk my logo to meet the
design needs of my letter head and business card. I kept my letterhead professional by
keeping good white space and following and contrasting the typography of my title and
body.

Business Card
Description:

Personalized business Card with the logo to go along with the letter head.

Date:

6/14/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Indesign

Objectives:

Develop an original business card that follows layout principles of white space and
typeography.
Use basic functions of Illustrator and indesign

Process:

I began by improving my logo design in Adobe Illustrator, incorporating the name into
the artistic hair clipper design that I manufactured. After encircling my logo I saved
the information and to one file folder on my desktop. Taking the file from the folder
on my desktop I added it to Adobe Indesign where I proportionally shrunk my logo to
meet the design needs of my letter head and business card. I kept my letterhead
professional by keeping good white space and following and contrasting the
typography of my title and body.

Brochure
Description:

Personalized business Card with the logo to go along with the letter head.

Date:

7/12/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:

Write appealing material to get target audiences attention.

Create an original logo in illustrator
Take original photos and adjust them with photoshop
Put everthing together in Indesign
Compress multiple files in a zipped folder to attach as one file.

Process:

I created the brochure using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I began by
creating a very simple logo that I could incorporate into my message. After creating
the logo I gathered the exciting photos that should share some of the excitement of
Rexburg. All the photos are original and have since been uploaded to my Facebook
page. After gathering images and creating a logo I wrote over 250 words of
information based material that could inspire students to get connected and get
active this summer break. After gathering and creating the pictures, written material
and logo I drew out a layout on paper to see how I might best create my brochure with
the material I had. Once I had created a rough idea of what I wanted I went to work in
Indesign to use my logo I created with illustrator and my photos that I adjusted with
Photoshop to put everything together.

Brochure Continued

Flier
Description:

A Black and white flier purposed to promote a graduate leadership conference.

Date:

5/10/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Indesign

Objectives:

Use links intact with links tool in Indesign.

Use good flow and white space so the read is drawn to key messages.
Apply basic prinicples of typography for title and body text.

Process:

I began by drawing up a few different sketches of my layout. After choosing the most
appealing layout, I used it as a template to create the layout seen above in Adobe
InDesign. For the title I emphasized one word to draw attention to the main purpose
of the flier. I then used the different shades draw the audience down and through the
main body. In order to bring some structure and form to the body I created boxes that
would give some contrast to the overall design.

Event Ad
Description:

A full-bleed color event ad promoting awareness using only Microsoft Word and a
Scanner.

Date:

5/17/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:

Microsoft Word
Scanner
PDF2JPG.net (PDF converter)

Objectives:

Find and scan a high-quality image.

Insert/edit image and text material in word.

Process:

I scanned the Super Smash Bros. and was left with a lot of unsavory logos and game
promoting messages on the image. To cover these logos and messages I used the tools
found in Microsoft Word to create shapes, text boxes, and match color pallets to
existing colors used by the image to create consistency and flow. I also used the
layering tool found in word to help organize the various shapes with the image that I
have chosen. After completing my event ad I saved it as a pdf and had it converted to
a jpg on http://pdf2jpg.net.

Imaging
Description:

An original picture taken and subsequently designed in Photoshop to demonstrate

knowledge of shooting photos and adjusting them for an inspiration poster.

Date:

5/24/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Digital Camera
Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:

Apply basic camera and photography skills.

Upload a digital image from a camera.
Use a filter to adjust the image.
Adjust the image brightness, contrast, hue and saturation.

Process:

Take an original photo with a digital camera capturing proper light settings and
color schemes to maximize attention. After taking the photo, Photoshop was used to
adjust light levels, hue & saturation, and even a little bit of color to make the image
stand out more. I used rectangular boxes/lines to create structure and repetition to
help ease the reader into the inspirational message I have added to my poster. Finally
I used the outline of one of the leaves off of the tree to add an artistic touch while
demonstrating the triadic color wheel scheme.

Web Page
Description:

Web page design

Date:

6/27/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 06
Joel Judkins

Program(s)/Tools:
Text Wrangler
Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:

Size and optimize an original logo as a .png for a web page.

Design a web page using HTML to display a logo and content.
Understand the basics of HTML and CSS.
Identify hex colors for web design.
Compress multiple files in a zipped folder.

Process:

To create my web page I used Text Wrangler.