Taylor Austin

Contact
Taylor Austin
125 E 2nd S APT 1303

Rexburg, ID 83440
818.640.6546
tayloraustin101@gmail.com

Contents
Event ad
Montage
Flier
Logos
Imaging
Business cards
Letterhead
Brochure
Webpage

Description:

Event Ad

This ad was created for the purpose of advertising a barbeque fundraiser for the Marines on Saturday,
April 2, from 5pm-8pm.

Date:
4/2/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools:

Microsoft Word
Epson Scanner
PDF2JPG.net (PDF converter)

Objectives:

Find, scan and import a high-quality image.

Create a full-bleed design
Use text boxes for layout in Word.
Insert and edit images in Word.

Process:

The program in which I used to make this ad was Microsoft Word. At first, it was difficult to figure
out how to get the image to fill up a good portion of the paper. But I realized that I needed to click the
button at the bottom left of the screen, get a desk-looking image behind my ad, and that solved the
problem. I first went up to the insert and went down to shapes. From there, I picked out a rectangular
shape and dragged it across where the original words on the ad were and covered them up. I then went
to the text box and dragged it throughout the rectangle. I then chose a font which was Copperplate. I
set it at 41 size font and that filled up the rectangle just enough. The word color was changed to white.
After that, I went back to the insert tab at the top of the document and picked another rectangle. I
spread that out but not at the same length as the first one. It was centered. I went to text box and
dragged that to fill the smaller rectangular shape. I wrote what I needed and then needed to find an
interpunct. I wasnt sure how to get that on a mac, so I searched it up and copied and pasted it. Lastly,
I went to the insert tab once again and picked another rectangular shape. This shape, to create some
rhythm, I set as the same length as the very first rectangle. I wanted this add to look very sharp and
serious. So, I did not add any more design to it. The picture gave an amazing and emotional scene,
and that alone was enough chaos in the ad. I left the logo in the bottom right corner because it looked
professional.

Montage

Description:

This project was made to convey that families can be together

forever through Heavenly Fathers plan. I used a picture of the
temple, which is the house that families are sealed in. I then
placed a picture of a family all in white and a picture of Jesus
Christ beside the temple, faded in. These two pictures have to do
with the temple and what it stands for.

Date:
2/12/13

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Eric Lybbert

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:

Learn to manage Photoshop layers.

Learn to blend images together smoothly, using masks.
Use filters.
Apply appropriate typography.

Process:

I designed this project through Photoshop. I pressed the open

button and got the background picture of the temple. After doing
that, I brought in the picture of Christ and the family. I then
pressed the masking button, clicked the darkening/black square
on the left side, and blended the two pictures together. Got the
text, I pressed the text box button and dragged it horizontally
beside the left side of the temple. Lastly, I searched up a picture
of the LDS logo, dragged it over the middle of the temple, and
then blended it into the temple. To blend this in, I clicked the
masking button once more, clicked the black square, and made
it less contrasted.

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Oct. 21
8 a.m- 5p.m
Lincoln Convention Center

Do you want to have a competitve edge

in business?
Come learn how at Vouant communications annual Graduate
Leadership Conference.

Vouant Communications is devoted to helping tomorrows leaders gain leadership skills in the
workplace. During the dynamic three-day seminar.
attendees will meet with top executives of Vouant
Communications to breakthrough leadership techqniues, while cultivating attributes of leadership
that will market to any employer.
Conference is available to gradating seniors.
Space is limited.

Description:

Flier

This prroject consisted of creating a black and white flyer

to promote a Vouant communication Graduate Leadership
Conference.

Date:
5/30/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe InDesign

Objectives:

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 intact.

Process:

I created this flyer in the InDesign program. I started with a

brand new document and wrote my title in the font I desired. The
font that I used automatically turned everything into a capital
letter. I fancied this because it looked professional and would
grab attention. After writing my title, I clicked on the ellipse
tool and chose the rectangular shape. I then manipulated it into
the shape I wanted and dragged it underneath the title. For my
picture, I once again chose the ellipse tool and chose the cirlce. I
manipulated the shape to what I desired and then clicked place
to place the picture inside the shape. For the writing portion, I
clicked on the text box and wrote my required text. I went into
my downloadsand placed the logo in the right corner. Lastly, I
created another thick bar of black by clicking on the ellipse tool.

Description:

Logos

Three logo variations for the same company. These are logos for
my made up company, Taylor Austin Realty.

Date:
2/23/13

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Illustrator

Objectives:

Create a variety of logos to fit a company or personal image.

Use the basic tools of Illustrator.

Process:

The program that I designed with was Illustrator. I selected the

shapes tool and made 5 skinny rectangular shapes. To turn
these shapes to the position I desired, I used the selection tool
and rotated them. The look I was going for was a house, to
represent realty.

Imagining

Description:
A personally taken photograph that has been edited/formatted using Photoshop.
Date:
5/20/15
Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr
Program(s)/Tools:
Canon PowerShot Camera
Adobe Photoshop
Objectives:
Learn basic photography skills.
Use a digital camera to take a quality image, then download it.
Size and crop the image.
Adjust image brightness, contrast, hue and saturation levels.
Use a selection tool to isolate a portion of the image.
Desaturate the selected portion of the image.
Use a filter or colorize a portion of the image.
Process:
Light 1: Outside
There was beautiful lighting for this photo. I took this picture at a good distance from the Spori building at
about 5:30 pm, right when the sun was going down just slightly. I turned on my camera and shot a few pictures
and out of those, I picked this one.
Light 2: Inside
For this photo, I found a window located in the McKay Library. It was about 5:15 when this picture was taken
and the sun was shining its last and final very bright light right before it dipped down. The natural light was
able to really show because of the placement of my friend in this picture. She was not blocking the majority of
the light. You can definitely tell the contrast between the outside light and the inside light.
Light 3: Foreground in focus
When dealing with this type of photo, I used my sunglasses as the object. I took the camera, and focused in
on the pair of glasses. By doing this, I adjusted it a few more times to make the background blurry. After that, I
went into photoshop and made the adjustments needed.
Light 4: Background in Focus
For this photo, I had it in the same exact scenery. All I did was un-focus the camera on the object (the glasses)
and focus on the background image. After this, I snapped the photo.
Light 5: Lead
I took this photo right outside the Romney building. I placed my friend at the far left of the photo so there was
plenty of space towards the right. (lead room) She placed her head and looked in the right direction, helping
with the lead.
Light 6: Rule of Thirds
I first set my camera to a setting that placed the shot into 3 parts. This was helpful and I then placed my
friend in one of those columns. There were two columns of space to the left.

Business Card
Description:

Matching letterhead and business card designed using a

personally created logo.

Date:
6/14/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe InDesign

Objectives:

Create a new logo to fit a company or personal image.

Design consistent layouts for a business card and letterhead.
Use the basic tools of Illustrator & InDesign.

Process:

To create the logo, I used InDesign. For the pins, I used the pen
tool and manipulated the key points to create a bowling-pin
shape. For the two red lines on each pin, I used the paintbrush
tool. I felt that the design needed a little icing-on-the-top, so I
decided to add two vertical, red lines on the right side. For the
stationery, I didnt want it to become too chaotic. So, I used the
technique of rhythm and repetition and added two parallel red
lines. For the business card, I expanded the logo vertically to fill
the card. On the opposite side, I pressed shift and minimized the
size of the logo. To add a little more, I put two vertical red lines
on the right side. This helped use the white space in a controlled
way.

Letterhead

Description:

Matching letterhead and business card designed using a

personally created logo.

Date:
6/14/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Objectives:

Create a new logo to fit a company or personal image.

Design consistent layouts for a business card and letterhead.
Use the basic tools of Illustrator & InDesign.

Process:

To create the logo, I used InDesign. For the pins, I used the pen
tool and manipulated the key points to create a bowling-pin
shape. For the two red lines on each pin, I used the paintbrush
tool. I felt that the design needed a little icing-on-the-top, so I
decided to add two vertical, red lines on the right side. For the
stationery, I didnt want it to become too chaotic. So, I used the
technique of rhythm and repetition and added two parallel red
lines. For the business card, I expanded the logo vertically to fill
the card. On the opposite side, I pressed shift and minimized the
size of the logo. To add a little more, I put two vertical red lines
on the right side. This helped use the white space in a controlled
way.

Brochure

Description:

A two sided (duplex) folding brochure.

This is a 5 page brochure for the company I made up, Bow Wow
Bungalow. It contains all of the information that one would need
to know about this company.

Date:
7/12/15

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Cory Kerr

Program(s)/Tools:
TextWrangler
Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:

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

Write content to describe the process of creating your logo and
how it appeals to a target audience.
Design a web page using HTML to display a logo and content.
Acquire a working knowledge of HTML and basic understanding
of CSS.
Identify hex colors for web design.
Compress multiple files in a zipped folder to attach as one file.

Process:

The first program I used was Illustrator. In Illustrator, I created

my company logo. To do this, I used the ellipse tool several
times to make the shape of a dogs paw. When I finished
manipulating the shapes to my liking, I filled them in with black.
After that, I clicked the text box tool and put it inside the dog
paw. I wrote the company name with a font that was fun but not
too crazy.

Description:

Web Page

A web page designed to showcase a personally created logo.

Date:
3/16/13

Course/Instructor:
Comm 130 Section 05
Eric Lybbert

Program(s)/Tools:
TextWrangler
Adobe Photoshop

Objectives:

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

Write content to describe the process of creating your logo and
how it appeals to a target audience.
Design a web page using HTML to display a logo and content.
Acquire a working knowledge of HTML and basic understanding
of CSS.
Identify hex colors for web design.
Compress multiple files in a zipped folder to attach as one file.

Process:

To make thats webpage, I used the css page that was given to us
and manipulated it. In order to change the fonts, the color, etc, of
things, I had to become familiar with what codes did what. I had
to search up the fonts I desired and then copy and paste them in
the correct spot in order for them to change. Reading the codes
and titles of things helped a lot. Things that are displayed on the
webpage are labeled and you have to purposely search for what
you would like to change.