Exhibit 3
Coffee Tasting
Background: We were asked to create a piece using layers in photoshop. I created this coffee tasting Instagram advertisement, inspired by my favorite coffee shop in Madrid.
Design:
Contrast: I used a decorative font with a sans serif font to create contrast.
Alignment: I used a center alignment, since Instagram posts are small and square to maximize use of the space.
Repetition: I chose a soft color palate that would work nicely with the color fo the coffee itself. I used analogous colors of soft reds and purples to create a harmonious effect. I repeated the purple color in the block behind the text and in the swirls.
Photoshop Skills Used:
First I created the background pattern. I used a free pattern I found online and began by removing the text that came with the image. I then created different layers for the colors of the shapes and the background color. I then added a hue adjustment to change the colors. I also duplicated the pattern layer and used the warp tool to transform it and fill out the background image.
Next I created a circle and used a clipping mask to insert the image of the coffee into it.
Then I added a rectangle behind the circle and used the warp transform tool to remove the bottom points so that it fades in behind the circle.
Finally I added the text layers.
Revisions:
I made slight alignments to the text placement.
Credits:
Background image from Vecteezy
Coffee cup from Lex Sirikiat on Unsplash
Google Font: Great Vibes.
Coffee Shop Name: Cafelito