Aimee Tussey

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INTRODUCTION I have always been a maker of things. As a young girl, I remember making homemade cards with plastic Tupperware stencils. I was driven to use my pencil to meticulously trace and adjust the gaps between letters until they were perfect. As an adult, my degree in business fulfilled my love of the creative process, but was too entrenched in numbers and data—it did not engage my passion for visual communication. I missed the subtle nuances of placement in a layout and juxtaposition of materials in a printed piece. Now that I’ve returned to design, my background in business has granted me insight into the practical details that make a design successful. I’ve come to appreciate the interaction between real-world constraints and creativity. The little girl in me never lost her love of making. She just took a detour to learn some other things along the way.


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Elixir

essential oils with vintage style

Objective

Solution

Elixir is a natural, artisan-centric, essential

To differentiate the product within the saturated

oil brand that blends old with new style. My

naturalist skincare space, the logo is hand-lettered

influences and inspiration, especially the type,

in an old-style type, conveying an antique look. The

were drawn from antique medicine and tonic

ink used to print the label has a small amount of

bottles. I incorporated the ornate, hand-done

the essential oil added to it, giving it a subtle scent.

quality and visual voice into Elixir. The brand

The muted green color palette is a throwback to

targets enthusiasts of natural skincare and vintage

the inks available during the Victorian time period

remedies, ages 28-43.

from which the product draws its inspiration. The label incorporate ornate filigree and adornments found on antique tonics, but with a simplified aesthetic. This reduced amount of decoration and framing pays tribute to the style, but gives it a cleaner, modern flair.

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Advanced Type

Sean Bacon

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Didot Champignon

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Packaging


Project: Elixir Essential Oil

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Project: Elixir Essential Oil

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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TYPEFACES

Didot Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789

Champignon abcdefghijklmn opqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 HANDCRAFTED ELEMENTS The Elixir logo was inspired by old typography found on medicine and tonic bottles. It was hand lettered in an adaptation of those styles.

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DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

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Elixir website shown in screen and the entire website.

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Project: Elixir Essential Oil

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Project: Elixir Essential Oil

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Note + Needle Seattle grunge music magazine

Objective

Solution

Seattle has so much more to offer music lovers

Note + Needle magazine is driven by bold black and

than just the surface music scene. I wanted to tap

white images on the cover with a one color logo. I

into some of that flannel grunge era that shaped

used Flyerfonts Reject in the logo but balanced the

their musical rise. This isn’t a magazine for the

inside copy with Proforma for a clean and readable

casual fan. The Note + Needle Magazine

editorial look. Lots of texture is used to evoke that

targets music enthusiasts from Seattle and

grunge era nostalgia. Bright colors like oranges

surrounding areas between the ages of 21-40 with

and blues with an otherwise minimal palette were

a taste for discovering the next big garage band in

used to create visual impact within the magazine.

their favorite dive bar.

The articles and brand voice are meant to be slightly edgy yet laid back and speak to the true music lover.

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Page Layout

Sean Bacon Bradford Prarie

TYPEFACES Proforma Knockout

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PRODUCT TYPE Magazine Spread


Project: Note + Needle

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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A feature article about Danny Newcomb and the Sugarmakers. Other two spreads are continuations of the article.

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Project: Note + Needle

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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Feature start about famous Seattle venue, the Showbox with a feature article.

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Project: Note + Needle

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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A feature start and article about Chris Cornell and Soundgarden and a quick read about the rise and comback of vinyl.

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Project: Note + Needle

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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Project: Note + Needle

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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Korbel

champagne lifestyle mobile application

Objective

Solution

In business since 1882, Korbel is an established

I began the project with extensive UX strategy

and iconic champagne brand. Korbel wanted to

including the creation of personas for the new

create an interactive mobile application to target a

target audience and wireframes to map their user

younger, mostly female demographic, ages 25–40.

flows. I maintained use of the iconic Korbel green,

The new app needed to incorporate informative

which is reminiscent of the traditional Champagne

and playful elements while maintaining the

bottle glass. I designed the interface to be clean

tradition of the current brand. I wanted the app to

and minimalist, aiding in a intuitive experience.

feel airy and light, reminiscent of a Sunday

I chose Brandon Grotesque as the main typeface

brunch on a sunny day with friends. I also wanted

family for its simple, clean lines—keeping the focus

users to have a reason to come back to the app

on the content of the app. I included a fun feature

multiple times.

allowing consumers to take a selfie with their favorite Korbel bottle with options to resize, rotate and place it in playful ways. The app also includes a bottle finder, event calendar, barcode scanner,

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Mobile

Leanna Jones

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Milton One Brandon Grot.

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Digital (Mobile)

journal, recipes and information about each type of champagne.


Project: Korbel Application

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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OCCUPATION Social Worker

AGE 27

RELATIONSHIP STATUS Long Term Relationship

KIDS 0

PETS 2 Cats

APPROX YEARLY INCOME $60k/year

HOBBIES Finding new bars, live music, record shopping and making candles.

LOCATION Seattle, WA

Fiona Bergen BIO I bought a house in Seattle even though I couldn’t really

PERSONALITY

afford it because I love being close to all the action. I like to celebrate with friends but can’t drink beer because I

Introvert

Extrovert

Sensing

Intuition

have a gluten allergy, which I don’t really mind because the champagne makes me feel fancy. I always have a bottle chilling in the fridge for any occasion that may arise or an impromptu party!

NEEDS

Emotional

Methodical

I like to know where I can find my favorite bottles of champagne when I need to grab another one. I hate going to a store when they don’t have what I want and wasting time.

Indoors

Outdoors

Beginner

Tech Savvy

I love to share on social media, whether it be pics, fun facts and history, or new recipes. I’d really like to be able to use an app that lets me do all of that.

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Project: Korbel Application

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

OCCUPATION

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PERSONALITY

X-Ray Technician

AGE/LOCATION 37, Moscow, ID

RELATIONSHIP STATUS Married

Introvert

Extrovert

Sensing

Intuition

APPROX YEARLY INCOME $60k/year

HOBBIES

Emotional

Methodical

Shooting guns, hiking, drinking, video games, fixing cars, camping

Indoors

Outdoors

Beginner

Tech Savvy

BIO My wife and I live on 20 acres and love to entertain friends with foods from

James Smart

our garden. We’re interested in tasting different champagnes and pairing with cheeses and fruits for appetizers.

OCCUPATION

PERSONALITY

Executive Assistant

AGE/LOCATION 58, San Jose, CA

RELATIONSHIP STATUS Married

Introvert

Extrovert

Sensing

Intuition

APPROX YEARLY INCOME $80k/year

HOBBIES

Emotional

Methodical

Shopping, brunch, Netflix binges, beach vacations, instant pot cooking

Indoors

Outdoors

Beginner

Tech Savvy

BIO We’re empty nesters and because my husband works so much, I entertain

Ann Carter

a lot. I love trying new cocktails with champagne and pairing them with fancy cheese!

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Home

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Scan/Camera

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Friends screen User photos, recent to oldest Champagne info card Bottle information and ratings

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Auto scanning barcode reader Scanner/Camera toggle Footer shows user location Scanner Success info page

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Flash/No Flash Toggle Upload or save photo Toggle camera view Move, resize, rotate bottle Choose bottle & capture shot

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Project: Korbel Application

Events

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Toggle calendar/events Upcoming events side swipe Info regarding event Footer shows user location Detailed event information

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Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

Find a Bottle

Food Pairings

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1 Search for a specific bottle 2 Filterable options for map 3 Store specific details 4 Footer shows user location 5 Advanced search options

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Trending recipes feed Users favorite recipes Feed of recipes, recent first Footer shows user location

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Project: Korbel Application

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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EXPERIENCE EXAMPLE SCENARIO: At a friend’s house for dinner, Karen decides to pull up her Korbel app to learn more about the amazing champagne they had. She scans the barcode and gets to the info screen. She swipes back to the camera mode and cons her husband into taking a few silly photos with the champagne bottle so they can send to friends and remember the night.

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Project: Korbel Application

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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Project: Korbel Application

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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Outlander book series by Diana Gabaldon

Objective

Solution

Set in Scotland, the Outlander series by Diana

To evoke the time period of the stories, I used

Gabaldon is filled with evocative descriptions of

Augusta, a blackletter typeface, mixed with

rich countryside landscapes and textures. The book

Rockwell for its more contemporary look. The

series has seen a renewed interest following the

elegant color palette is reminiscent of Scottish

popularity of the television adaptation. Penguin

tartan patterns from the period. The colors are

Random House wanted to create a collector’s set

layered with natural textures that add detail and

for the series that tied in the history and visual

fullness. The covers use illustrations that tie

elements of the stories. The book set targets

elements from the individual stories together in a

Gabaldon fans and book club types, ages 35–50.

conceptual way. A slipcase with a custom angled cut, wrapped in dark gray cloth, contrasts the rich colors of the book spines.

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Advanced Type

Sean Bacon

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Rockwell Augusta

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Print (Book Cover)


Project: Outlander Book Covers

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Project: Outlander Book Covers

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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A box set designed for the first 4 originals from the series, a matching set of bookmarks, and a detailed shot of the spines.

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Project: Outlander Book Covers

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Eggs + Breaky sassy breakfast foodtruck

Objective

Solution

Eggs + Breaky is a breakfast food truck with a

To showcase the brand’s attitude, the menu

playful but snarky attitude. It offers tasty and

and packaging incorporates witty and crass

healthy options to a health-conscious, foodie

descriptions and phrases. The color palette

audience of millennials. The owners take pride in

and visual language is unexpected with hints

partnering with local and sustainable

of country humor. The short menu allows for

organic farms. The new business needed a bright

Kanban use of ingredients, reducing cost and

and energetic brand and packaging system

increasing freshness. The brand uses Knockout

that would convey its commitment to both

for its expressive quirkiness and flexible weight

sustainability and fun.

system, mixed with Brandon Grotesque for its soft approachability. Social media provides an inexpensive way to market the brand and allow customers to follow the truck’s location. Loud t-shirts that convey the brand’s sarcastic voice are

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Page Layout

Sean Bacon Bradford Prarie

TYPEFACES Knockout Brandon Grot.

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PRODUCT TYPE Print (Menu)

worn by staff and are also available for purchase.


Project: Eggs + Breaky

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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Project: Eggs + Breaky

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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TYPEFACES

BRANDON GROTESQUE ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789

KNOCKOUT AB CDEFGH IJ K LM NOPQR STU V WXYZ 0123456789

BRAND DIFFERENTIATION This food truck is geared towards those who appreciate a little sass with their breakfast. The copy was meant to create a funny, lightness that caters to a food connosiour with a sense of humor . From the t-shirts to the breakfast sandwiches, a salty quip comes with every single bite.

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DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

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Mockup of the Eggs + Breaky food truck and a shot of the hot sauce bottles that will sit on the window counter.

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Project: Eggs + Breaky

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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Project: Eggs + Breaky

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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T-shirts that the employees will wear and will also be for sale and three of the hot sauces that will be available.

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Project: Eggs + Breaky

Course: ARTG124 Page Layout

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HOW Conference strategy centered design conference

Objective

Solution

The word “conference” often evokes a feeling of

Throughout the design, I applied a theme of

corporate or boring. As a design conference, my

transparency. I used bold graphic patterns to create

objective for “HOW” was to push the aesthetic

a texture in tone-on-tone applications, with vivid

towards something more fun. Knowing the

colors multiplied on top. I balanced the loud color

audience would be graphic designers with a keen

palette with black and white accents and clean

eye for interesting, I wanted to push the envelope

typography. I chose the Archer typeface for its

with bold colors and attention-grabbing graphics.

expressive but refined quality, paired with Futura

My objective was to create a conference experience

for its geometric simplicity. These typefaces also

that was unique and memorable.

paired well with the original HOW Design Live Logo which is set in Knockout. Overall, the design is loud, fun, and over the top—a deviation from the typical conference setting.

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Advanced Type

Sean Bacon

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Archer Futura Knockout

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Print Conference


Project: HOW Conference

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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An iMac mockup of the HOW Design Live site.

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Project: HOW Conference

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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HOW Design Live website in its entirety and two app screens showing the barcode scanner for networking at the conference.

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ORGAMI PHONE HOLDER This phone holder was designed to be multi-purpose. Not only would it be fun to sit and fold, it would also allow conferencegoers to be able to stream video of keynote speakers they weren’t able to make it to. It holds their phone and allows them to take notes while watching.

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Project: HOW Conference

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Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

FOLDING SCHEMATIC

STEP 1: Start with an 8� square and fold in half in both directions.

STEP 2: Fold both top and bottom in towards center line.

STEP 3: Fold ends in toward middle but on opposite sides. Top and bottom.

STEP 4: Fold and crease diagonally with one flap on top and one bottom.

STEP 5: Follow the crease and fold this side under the flap to make pyramid.

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Project: HOW Conference

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Spreads from the welcome booklet. Includes a schedule, welcome spread, speaker spreads and a testimonials spread.

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Project: HOW Conference

Course: ARTG206 Advanced Typography

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Geocaching a mobile application expansion

Objective

Solution

Geocaching, an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS,

As a member of the caching community, I had

has been around since 2000. Despite the recent

insight into many features that could enhance the

aesthetic update to their app, the interface is

game. I added a new feature that allows users to

lacking in UX fundamentals. My objective with this

see new caches with push notifications around

app was to keep the original styling but add new

their home area. I also added a space for cache

functionality and features to excite users and keep

owners to dictate what kind of tools, such as

them coming back. The app targets tech-savvy

tweezers or wading boots, may be needed. I added

outdoor lovers, ages 20-35.

a badge arsenal system that makes it easy to share accomplishments on social media and in-app friends. I also redesigned their current web-based e-commerce site (which was not optimized for mobile) to be integrated into the app. This allows it to load faster, provide a better mobile experience, and keep people in the app.

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Mobile

Leanna Jones

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Avenir Next

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Digital (Mobile)


Project: Geocaching

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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Some of the new features include alerts for new caches placed in the area and badges that the user can earn.

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Project: Geocaching

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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A close up shot of the badges page in use.

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ALERTS

SUGGESTED TOOLS

Alerts about the cache easily show if

Gives the user an at-a-glance look at

the cache has not been found in a long

what they’ll need to retrieve. Often tools

time, indicating it is no longer there.

such as tweezers or angled mirrors are

Eliminates frustration and wasted time.

handy or needed.


Project: Geocaching

Course: ARTG153 Mobile Design

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Current app has a cumbersome link for a non-mobile adaptive site outside of the app for making purchases. This system makes it quick and easy to shop and keeps users coming back to the app.

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Jammin farm-fresh jams and jellies

Objective

Solution

Jammin is a playful brand of online artisan jam. I

Jammin jams has a playful personality. Each of the

took inspiration for the brand from time I spent

fruit icons and the logo were hand drawn in thick

canning in my grandmother’s kitchen. I wanted

felt marker and manipulated in Illustrator to feel

to share my love of canning and preserving with

friendly. I used Archer for its bright personality

others in a new and fun way. The design inspiration

and its large palette of glyphs, knowing the jam

came from hand drawn elements and the fun

labels would involve weights and measures.

connotations the word jammin has to music. The

Gotham was chosen as a sans-serif compliment to

target audience for these jams are professional

Archer for its open and approachable quality and

women between the ages of 28-43 who want to feed

web-optimized version. The Jammin logo, which

their families wholesome, farm fresh ingredients.

is based off of my own handwriting, is set on a jogging baseline to give a sense of movement and dancing. The colors are extremely bright, happy and full of whimsy to create an inviting atmosphere for the jam connoisseur with a passion

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Packaging

Min Choi

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Archer Gotham

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Packaging

for fresh and handmade.


Project: Jammin

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Project: Jammin

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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TYPEFACES

ARCHER ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789

GOTHAM A B C D E FG H I J K L M N O P Q R ST U V WXY Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9

HANDCRAFTED ELEMENTS The typography on the labels was all hand drawn and based on my actual handwriting. I also designed and had the fabric printed and it is designed and completely hand-sewn by me. The jam was also all handmade in my kitchen.

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PATTERNS

ICONS

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iMac mockup of the website along with the full site.

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Project: Jammin

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Project: Jammin

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Top labels for the jars, a Jammin branded tote bag, some branded wooden spoons and a hand-sewn apron with custom fabric.

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Project: Jammin

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Àlainn

fine scotch whisky with a sense of history

Objective

Solution

Àlainn is a new scotch brand steeped in tradition,

Àlainn scotch has an old world sophistication that

that has also positioned itself to fill a gap market

I created with subtle paper textures and rich blues

to include women. Being a personal project for

and reds that were pulled directly from the Ramsay

me, I wanted to pull from my Scottish heritage and

tartan. I used Cochin to accentuate the time period

use colors from my family crest. I also wanted to

of the Outlander story and evoke a regal feeling

weave in aspects of my favorite novel, Outlander,

and Alainn to bring in a more feminine look to the

by Diana Gabaldon. The branding had to stay

names of each of the scotches. I sparingly used

masculine enough to capture the traditional market

Super Clarendon for the numbers and some of the

while also appealing to women. My target audience

bolder text.

encompasses working professionals from 30-45 who appreciate the rich decadence that a good scotch should command.

I wanted to really evoke the story and book aspect and used cotton paper texture, treated photos, and an actual booklet on the neck of the bottle to achieve this. The tiny booklet weaves the flavor

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Packaging

Min Choi

TYPEFACES

PRODUCT TYPE

Cochin Affair

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Scotch Whisky

notes of the scotch into each character.


Project: Àlainn

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Project: Àlainn

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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TYPEFACES

COCHIN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789

Affair

a b c d e f g ¬ i j √ ƒ m n o p q rs t u v w x y z 0 1 23 4 5 6789

HANDCRAFTED ELEMENTS The “A” in the Àlainn logo was hand lettered. I also painted and hand vinyl appliquéd the gift set box. The etching was hand done by me as well, along with the wax seal on the special edition Claire bottle. The seal was designed and laser cut and then applied to real wax.

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DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

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The front of the Claire gift set box. A detail shot of the inside of the gift set box. A detail shot of the wax seal that will adorn every bottle of Claire.

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Project: Àlainn

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Project: Àlainn

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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A close up of the Àlainn coasters, glasses from the gift set, and the custom plaids for the bottle tops.

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iMac mockup of the website along with the full site.

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Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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WHISKY

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COCKTAILS

OUR STORY

CONTACT

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough.” —Mark Twain

OUR SCOTCH Claire 15

BOLD. BEAUTIFUL. STRONG

This 15 year aged scotch has aromatic notes of toffee and custard with a malty and gentle smoke taste. The finish is long with a hint of almond.

This 10 year aged bottle has a sherried smokiness. Full bodied and sweet, it finishes with a hint of salt and a light peat flavor. The perfect dram.

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SMOKY. AUSTERE. DIGNIFIED. This 12 year aged bottle has a dignified smoky undertone with essences of dusty wood and dark chocolate. Finishes with a warming mouthfeel.

Jamie

BALANCED. OAKY. RICH.

Brianna

Project: Àlainn

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COCKTAILS APPLE CIDER OLD FASHIONED 2 oz quality apple cider Dash of Angostura Bitters 1 tsp brown sugar 2 oz Àlainn scotch Sprinkle of cinnamon Apple slice & cinnamon stick garnish

OUR STORY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME... The Àlainn whisky distilleries use the same water that has been running through the land for thousands of years. The spring has never dried up and the water has the sweetest, cleanest taste. Experience it yourself in every bottle of Àlainn. MORE HISTORY OF ÀLAINN

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Project: Àlainn

Course: ARTG133 Branding & Packaging

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Futura Quilt a graphic design, handmade mash-up

Objective

Solution

My goal with this project was to create something

To create the look I envisioned, I used the Futura

100% handmade while incorporating my love

typeface for its connection to the aesthetic ideals

for graphic design. I took inspiration from the

of the Bauhaus. The color palette of cream, burnt

reductionism and abstraction of the De Stijl and

orange, and black pays homage to the era. The

Bauhaus styles. The end result had to be stylish

quilt uses simple rectangular forms inspired by the

and modern, but needed to work in a contemporary

De Stijl movement, but with a randomized pattern

home. I wanted it to appeal to a niche market of

that differentiates the design from a typical quilt. I

Mid-Century modern lovers with a minimalist style.

chopped and manipulated the letterforms to push the abstract quality, while leaving just enough for them to be recognizable. I chose to mirror the style of the quilt design with more squares in a contrasting color and varied the width of the quilted lines to give an overall texture to the piece.

COURSE

INSTRUCTORS

Portfolio

Sean Bacon Bradford Prarie

TYPEFACES Futura

PRODUCT TYPE Quilt Handmade

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Project: Futura Quilt

Course: ARTG148A Portfolio

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Project: Futura Quilt

Course: ARTG148A Portfolio

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Process shots of the design and layout of the quilt.

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Project: Futura Quilt

Course: ARTG148A Portfolio

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STUDIO

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residential architecture firm law firm artisan soy candles 94

children’s aprons breakfast food truck artisan essential oils


NOTE + NeeDLE

scotch whisky brand local banking establishment seattle music magazine

handmade jams and jellies

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STUDIO

residential architecture firm law firm artisan soy candles 96

children’s aprons breakfast food truck artisan essential oils


NOTE + NeeDLE

scotch whisky brand local banking establishment seattle music magazine

handmade jams and jellies

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THANK YOU A huge thank you to all the teachers and my peers at San Diego City College for helping and encouraging me along the way. Sean and Bradford went above and beyond, meeting outside class, giving up weekends and emailing me back in the wee hours of the night. Candice edited all my copy. There was tough love and a bit of stress but I couldn’t have gotten through it without them.

COLOPHON CREATOR: Aimee Tussey CONTACT: aimeetussey@gmail.com PROGRAM: San Diego City College Graphic Design PRINTER: Canon Pixma Pro 100 PHOTOGRAPHY: Bradford Prarie, Pexels, Unsplashed and myself PAPER: Red River Polar Matte 60# Double Sided FONT: Archer SOFTWARE: Adobe Creative Cloud Suite



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