PORTFOLIO
Creative Projects
Below are a few pieces from my personal portfolio as well as from my Masters course studies portfolio.
BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS
This baby shower invitation was created for a client whose theme were owls. I created this piece using Adobe Illustrator while utilizing tools such as the Pen Tool, Shape Tools, Pathfinder, as well as Clipping Mask. The time frame given for this project was very slim, 2 days so there were some time restraints included but everything was finished by the designated time. I took this project on from concept to finished. The client, as well as her guest, were very impressed.
CAREER EVENT FLYER
I created this flyer for IAAP Texas/Louisiana Branch as they are hosting an Administrative Professionals conference. This flyer was created to showcase the speakers, their topics, as well as the sponsors for this conference. I used both Adobe Illustrator as well as Photoshop as I created this flyer.
FAB DALLAS MAGAZINE
This magazine cover, as well as articles and layouts throughout the magazine, were created as I was the Creative Director of FAB Dallas Magazine. FAB Dallas Magazine focused mainly on fashion, art, as well as beauty. I worked on a team of publishers, editors, photographers, writers, models, designers, stylists, artists, amongst other contributors. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign were all used as created artwork and layouts for the magazine.
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REAL ESTATE LOGO DESIGN
This logo was created a for real estate agent looking to create a brand that draws her customers in while showing the elegance and quality of her homes. I created this logo in Adobe Illustrator using mostly the Pen Tool. We changed up the style of the house a few times until we came across a design that stood out the most. A lot of positive feedback has been given on her brand.
BEAUTY BUSINESS CARD DESIGN
This business card and logo were created for a client who was starting a makeup business. The goal of the project was to stay within the current trends while creating a look that will last over time. I used both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop throughout this project to create the effect of the eyes and the smudged paint.
PHOTOGRAPHER LOGO
This logo was created for a Photographer who wanted to integrate his video editing into his logo. The concept was provided by the client who had drawn out a few sketches for the look he was going for. I took the sketches and combined a couple of his ideas into one. I used Adobe Illustrator to complete the logo design.
WEDDING INVITATION SUITE
I created this wedding suite for a client whom wanted an elegant theme with a personalized logo printed on the front of the pocket fold. This invitations, symbols, logo, as well as the embellishments, were created in Adobe Illustrator. I created this project from conception to finish while meeting with the clients periodically throughout the time, keeping them updated on the status as well as changes.
MACARTHUR SENIOR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE POSTERS
I created these posters as a template for my Practicum of Graphic Design students to follow as we created College Acceptance Posters for all of the Seniors at MacArthur High School who submitted an acceptance letter. I used Adobe Photoshop and InDesgin to create these posters. My Practicum of Graphic Design Seniors did the photography for each Senior. We placed the students acceptance letters onto the posters.
FUNERAL HOME STATIONERY SET
This stationery set was created for Peoples Funeral Home & Chapel in Denton, Tx. The owner wanted to rebrand so we matched the style of the makeover that has taken place at his Funeral Home. I created the logo, business cards, letterhead, envelope, folder, along with new forms, web page, and advertisement. Everything shown was created in Adobe Illustrator.
EVENT FLYER
This flyer was created for a church event for couples. I purchased the image of the couple and then added my own embellishes (the clothing and colors) to enhance the file. This flyer was created in Adobe Illustrator. The client was pleased with the design and received a lot of positive feedback once received.
MASTERS IN SCIENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Projects
THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW MODULE
This module I created was designed to walk beginning photography students through learning to use their camera’s for the first time. I used Adobe Captivate to create this module with the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for my photos and illustrations, iMovie was used for the videos, and garage band was used for the music. My background in photography, the information from the photography class that I teach, and my background skills in graphic design helped me to put this project together.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW iBOOK
This iBook is a look into the process of creating my Photography Workflow module. This leadership article walk readers through each process and step in the development stage, from planning and storyboarding to the Intrinsic Survey.
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PHOTOGRAPHY INFOGRAPHIC
This infographic was created as an information board for my Photography Module. This infographic displays information from camera parts to Aperture value with the added ADDIE process listed.
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OH SNAP! APP & GAME IDEA
This is the App, Card Game, and Assessment I created based around my Photography Workflow module. I used Powerpoint to layout the game and the app while the idea was created by researching the things people would like to have in a photography app to help them learn their equipment. I also used Adobe Illustrator to create the illustrations and design of the game and the game cards.
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"THE CAMERA" VIDEO
This video over the camera basics and different parts of the camera was created for my Photography Workflow module. I also shot this video with my Canon Rebel T3i. All of the editing and placing for this video was achieved in iMovie.
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"SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD" VIDEO
This video over achieving the camera affect of Shallow Depth of Field was created for my Photography Workflow module. I shot this video with my Canon Rebel T3i. All of the editing and placing for this video was achieved in iMovie, which I’ve inquired the skills of using during my studies at Full Sail University.
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"SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD" MUSIC
This is the music I created in our Music and Audio for Instructional Design class. This song was a addition to my Photography Workflow module. I created and produced this song in Garage Band. I created the copy for the song based on my module and my husband sung the hook to the song.
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"DESIGNING A LOGO" VIDEO
This is a video I created over the do’s and don’ts of designing a logo. I used my skills of Adobe Illustrator to create the designs. This video was edited and published using iMovie.
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SCHOOLOGY REVIEW
I created a Schoology account to integrate an LMS with my Photography Workflow Module. My Schoology showcases the process of learning the students would go through in my course.
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MASTERS IN SCIENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
My Process
THE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PROCESS
This Instructional Design Process will walk you through the steps I took to create this module. From the Design Brief, through the WireFrame and FlowChart, I’ve created a video that explains my entire process.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW MODULE
This is the Design Brief I created as I planned out my instructional module. Each section of this Design Brief mapped out the plans for each section of the module.
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INTERACTIVE WIREFRAME
These are two images from my interactive wireframe. This was a drawn out process, plan, and look of how my module was going to interact.
VIDEO STORYBOARDS
These video storyboards were my step by step process for the two videos that I created for my Photography module. These plans were an essential step in the creation of the video that was placed in my module.
FLOWCHART
I designed this flowchart to help with the development of my module. This flowchart is a birds eye view of the different pathways and ingredients that were put into the module.
MODULE MOTIVATION SURVEY
This is the survey that was created to be taken after the reviewal of my Photography Module. This survey was created in google docs and given out as a link. The data was collected and calculated.