Exhibit 8

This week I wanted to focus on pattern making. I created the 2021 pattern to use as a background texture for this graduation announcement. I organized the other elements on the page using the Rule of 3rds, the Golden Ratio, and the Gestalt Principle.

Design Elements:

Contrast - There is a lot of contrast in the values of the white and navy blue, as well as the contrast between the typefaces

Repetition - Repetition is abundant in the navy blue and white, as well as the 2021 pattern

Alignment - I center aligned the text, I centered the white box between the photo and the edge of the canvas, and I left aligned the bright 2021 with the white box. I also used the Golden Ratio to place the subject within the photo frame.

Proximity - Due to the even spacing between the edges, the photo, and the white box, the design feels grounded, and by placing the large photo near the center with a more contrasted and text heavy white box on the other side, the design is balanced.

Color - The colors are mainly navy blue and white, with varying shades in the 2021 pattern

Text - 2021 font is Poppins in Bold (Adobe), Script is Kunstler Script (Microsoft), Sans Serif is Corbel in Light and Light Italic (Microsoft)

Skills:

Photoshop - Rectangle tool, Type tool, Move tool, Align tools, Crop tool, Offset filter, Pattern panel, groups, Layer mask, Layer style (drop shadow), Opacity, Guides

Image from Pixabay

Revision:

I decided to go back and revise this project based on feedback I received. Changes Made:

  • Adjusted the size of the name, cutting the rectangle border where the name crosses over it

  • Adjusted the brightness of the pattern in the background