Current Sta
Client/Prof: Dr. Tom Curtis
Completion Status: Started on Nov 28
Staff Guidance: De’sha
Complete by: Nov 30
This week I’ve been working a lot on the CC306M: Introduction to Medical and Scientific Terminology course graphics! Here is the design menu of what I’ve done so far:
This week, I got a new assignment for making custom course graphics for the 301 Introduction to Astronomy class. Theres a lot of variety I was given with this regarding pictures and formatting so I got to make a lot of iterations.
Here are my banner iterations.
IPad and PPT layouts.
And I got to make designs for a digital wall monitor.
I’m still working on getting the graphics finalized but with the images I was given, I have a lot of creative freedom.
Tuition Guide: Changed the year, added new classes offered, removed unique #s, and moved the “last updated…” We want to possibly add “Registration begins April 8th” and “summer.utexas.edu”
Summer Course Banner: Still in the brainstorming stage, but leaning toward this layout:
Start: Oct 20th, 2023
To be Completed: N/A
Staff Guidance: De’sha
Project Description: I would create a new Figma tutorial based on Figma’s new feature and dive deep into how Figma can help designer/Web Dev to create digital prototype. In this tutorial, I would touch upon advanced Interaction flow inside Figma and variables for designers, dev mode for the collaboration with designers and web developers, and other small features such as Design Theme, Auto Layout and etc.
Dev Mode is a way to interact with Figma files, specifically designed with developers in mind. This mode is a way to reduce the friction in design handoff and allow for better communication and design implementation. You can toggle Dev mode on the right hand side of the top navigation or use the shortcut Shift + D
I find official document that introduce dev mode in the official website of Figma but there are repetitive steps repetitive and unclear description. I filter out some steps that we won’t use and create this tutorial to boost the collaboration between developers and designers.
For this tutorial I didn’t reply on the official document of the feature but create some of my own example in Figma.
Start: Noc 9th, 2023
To be Completed: N/A
Staff Guidance: De’sha
Client: Mike/LAITS
Project Description: Map created for the MEZ building, which the overall design should match the previously created Burdine map.
I finished the first draft of the campus map, indicating the MEZ hall on the campus by highligthing with bright orange. I also drew the floor plan for the first floor inside the MEZ hall.
After Thanksgiving break, I added on the label for room tour and parking slot for the visitors. Meanwhile, I integrated two assets into my spread so that all visitors could refer to this map to find our studio,
However, De’sha and I soon realized that the indication of office/studio is not that noticeable when the room is color-coded similarity. We noticed the wayfinding panel on the fourth floor and get inspired to only color code the destination.
We also found that it’ll be helpful to emphasize all entrance by added the 1st floor map/entrance on a 2rd floor map. The stairs could be identified as one possible entrance and therefore color-coded as grey.
Project: TBD Logo Update
Notes: Building a logo within a couple of hours, particularly with minimal design direction and reliance on a reference for direct inspiration, demanded a unique approach that balanced creativity with efficiency with this specific project. Luckily, I had a reference that served as a blueprint, offering a clear visual guide for structure and style. I experimented with different color schemes that were in relation to the site I was also building for this project. The client mentioned wanting to have color in the logo so I stuck with a color scheme that revolved around a blue color. Ultimately, I ended up choosing a logo that utilized one color, yet I believe this choice shows professionalism and something modern without appearing too convoluted.
Project: UTFC Green Screen
Notes: I worked on a UTCF green screen assignment I created myself. This sheet focused on anatomy and health vocabulary terms in French.
Project: UTFC Banner Redesign
Notes: I used some extra time in my shift to develop a redesign for the UTCF Banner. I discussed with a fellow STA, Princeton Tran, that the current banner appears outdated and difficult to read. How will students register what the city landmarks are if they are just introduced to the city? Another focus of this direction was to create a more efficient way to develop these deliverables. Using one image instead of three seems to be more cost and time effective as well. Below I made some iterations of some possible redesigns.
Project: Giving Feedback as a Project Manager/Art Director in Training
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