ART 13294-01 Typography


This course covers the study of typography from its fundamental principles, history and terminology to creative visual expression and exploration of digital typefaces.

Composition
The purpose of this assignment was to explore the use of letterforms as the primary elements in creating compelling compositions. By focusing on aspects such as scale, movement, symmetry, and asymmetry, students can learn how to create visually impactful designs.

Baird Zoie Ann
Composition
The purpose of this assignment was to explore the use of letterforms as the primary elements in creating compelling compositions. By focusing on aspects such as scale, movement, symmetry, and asymmetry, students can learn how to create visually impactful designs.

Wait Rachel
Color and Typography Combination
The purpose of this assignment was to use previously created compositions based on ambiguity, counter space, harmony, combination, and composition, and to add color combinations to them.

Baird Zoie Ann
Victoria Swank
Visual Definitions Booklet Design
The purpose of this assignment was to create a booklet that visually defines terms associated with letterform anatomy.

Victoria Swank
Jessica Johnson
Andrew Yang
Laken Montgomery
Propaganda Posters
Propaganda poster designs inspired by the Constructivism movement
& Designer/Movement of a choice.

GRA 2190C-003: Visual Design Lab 1


An intensive course that immerses students in the foundational principles and practices of graphic design.

Point
The objective of this assignment is to develop an understanding of composition principles and explore the effective use of dots as a fundamental element in visual design.

Sophia Evans
Lucas Rouille
Line
The objective of this assignment is to develop an understanding of composition principles and explore the expressive potential of lines in visual design.

Acevedo Nisperuza
Daniela Mogollon
Sophia Evans
Las Catalina
Form-Space-Value
1- Convert an image to simple forms, separate positive and negative space by using black or white.
2- Recreate the converted image. Use Value (Grayscales) to illustrate the space and perspective this time.
3- Recreate the converted again; add, remove figures or change created image and make artwork.

Sophia Evans
Color Relationship / Color Properties
1- Three primary colors + black and white
2- Two Complementary Colors + arrays (at least five steps)
3- Different temperatures (Warm or Cold)

Sophia Evans

ART 13191-01 2D Design


Introduction to two-dimensional design elements and principles, including design objectives, concepts, processes and skills through varied class projects and lecture/demonstration material.


This class is not using computer generated imagery. All Project were done practically and by hand.

Point
The objective of this assignment is to develop an understanding of composition principles and explore the effective use of dots as a fundamental element in visual design.

Josh Garcia
Rylee Henneign
Gwendolyn May
Line
The objective of this assignment is to develop an understanding of composition principles and explore the expressive potential of lines in visual design.

Ivy Goldsmith
Avery Knuth
Gwendolyn May
Josh Garcia
Grace McKinnon

ART 13396-01 Brand Identity Design

Brand Style Guide


A course with an intensive approach to the research, creation, clarification, presentation and implementation of identity systems and branding.

TT Creative
A graphic design agency built on personal investment and creativity, our mission is to craft innovative and visually compelling solutions that not only communicate a message but also solve problems and drive success for our clients.

Tori Swank
Boundesign
Design company - a space where creativity thrives and connects with customers. Clients collaborate efficiently with designers, fostering opportunities for creatives and recognizing their talent.

Julianna Lawrence
TEE KING
A clothing business which produces custom apparel, primarily shirts, which is why we are called TEE KING. We produce apparel with custom designs commissioned by individual customers, or for other businesses at a greater cost.

Nathan Mayer
MYN
This brand was created to reintroduce femininity to traditionally masculine nicotine products. The name "Myn" plays on "Zyn," adding a feminine twist to a typically male-oriented product.

Maddie Hartman

ART 13492-01, Advertising Design

The Reimagined Event Campaign


A course focuses on the creation of a full-service advertising campaign from research to finished art and presentation. Principles of research, market, consumers, strategy, positioning, and branding are emphasized, as well as history and study of contemporary advertising issues.

Instagram Carousel

The goal of this assignment is to create a visual campaign for an event of a choice using the Instagram Carousel format. This format allows to present a cohesive narrative or highlight multiple aspects of thencampaign in a swipeable series of images or slides.

Event and/or Character Posters
Students should create at least three event and/or character posters that showcase strong design, composition, and storytelling elements. These posters should effectively communicate the theme or message of the event or character being represented.

Short Reel/Video

For this assignment, students need to create a short-form video as a part of the Reimagined Event Campaign. The goal is to develop a compelling, visually engaging, and strategically designed piece of content that promotes the event in a way that aligns with its branding, messaging, and audience.

Kate Frakes
Katie Lininger
Chanice Mertens
Cleo Wills

ART 13-388-01, Interface Design

Brand Style Guide


This course explore front-end interactive design creation for creative professionals. Emphasis is placed on crafting app prototypes, overall visual user interface and experience.

CampusConnect
The International Student App is designed to support international students at Northwest throughout every stage of their university journey. It serves as a one-stop platform to help students adjust to life in a new environment, connect with peers, and easily access essential campus and local resources.

Chanice Mertens
BookBridge
App mission is to connect readers and book lovers through a sustainable, cost-effective, and community-driven platform where books can be shared, discovered, and discussed. App aim to make literature accessible to everyone, fostering a love of reading while reducing waste and promoting lifelong learning.

Tori Swank
Gamethology
The purpose of the Video Game Catalog App is to create a comprehensive database of video games, offering detailed information about each title — including available platforms, pricing, ratings, and system requirements.
The app allows users to browse and catalog games based on genre, age rating, console compatibility, player count, and more.

Nathan Mayer
MyDailyHelper
This Planning App is designed for individuals who have too much to keep track of and need a more powerful, streamlined alternative to traditional calendar or notes apps.
The app solves the problem of information being scattered across multiple platforms by offering a centralized, organized space — all in one clean, intuitive interface.

Bug Kennedy

GRA 2151L Intro to Illustration Software

Icon Series design


Students were developing their appropriate use of software by creating, editing and outputting graphics.


Design tools explored: Adobe Illustrator

FAU
Icons for the different colleges that FAU has, so that they can be used
either on the websites to be easily recognized or to be used on campus when there are signs directing you to the specific college department.

Guerrier Benchley
NYPD
Icons for the crime tracking device CompStat. This device is a website that shows a map of NYC with an indicator of what specific crime is committed.

Yamaguchi Shuto
Amazon
Icons for the world's largest online retailer and a prominent cloud service
provider. It enables consumers to buy just about anything, including clothing, beauty supplies, gourmet food, jewelry, books, movies and etc.

Pierre Danielle
Airbnb
Icons for a community marketplace that serves to publish, advertise and book accommodation cheaply in more than 190 countries through the internet or from your smartphone.

Las Catalina

GRA 2124L Intro to Multipage Doc Software

Magazine Layout


Students were developing their compositional layout skills by applying visual hierarchy principles to imagery and typography.


Design tools explored: Adobe InDesign

TV

Entertainment based magazine about various tv shows.


Duran_Gabriela

Shredder
A magazine about the world where the concrete canvas becomes a stage for boundless creativity and where like-minded individuals come together to celebrate the exhilarating journey of skateboarding.

Las Catalina
Comics Glossary
A magazine cataloging all the many different effects and strategies that are used by the pros to create a book that could be used by other comic book makers to take inspiration in their own craft.

Yamaguchi Shuto
POSH
Magazine showcasing high-end fashion and popular brands' clothing while also giving tips on how to put together and style outfits with some inspiration/trends.

Pierre Danielle

ART 13-292 01 Intro to Digital Art Studio


This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of essential design software tools, equipping students with the foundational skills needed for professional document creation, vector-based graphics, and photo editing.


Design tools explored: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

30 Days Challenge
A social media post to promote the "30 Days Challenge."

Anastyn Pettlon
30 Days Challenge
A social media post to promote the "30 Days Challenge."

Anna Case
Spotify
Icons for the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service with more than 626 million users, including 246 million subscribers in more than 180 markets.

Ava Steers
Nike
Icons for an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment.

Anastyn Pettlon

Adobe Photoshop

Scream 1996
This assignment is designed to help students become familiar with basic Photoshop tools, including selections, layers, and text. They created a poster that demonstrates an ability to use these foundational tools in a cohesive design.

Duarte Allison
The Royston club, Bearcats
This assignment is designed to help students become familiar with basic Photoshop tools, including selections, layers, and text. They created a poster that demonstrates an ability to use these foundational tools in a cohesive design.

Riley Fain
Green Addysen
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