Ali Mullin
Cool stuff inside. You should take a look. It’ll be fun, I promise.
Ali Mullin. Designer. Cowgirl. Ag Enthusiast. Artist. Student. Creative... (Intern Material.)
Period Poverty In the Two-Rein Online Form Cowboy Wisdom Experimental Type MRC Pageant Program Clay Ranch
Colour is pretty great. Especially when it’s colour-coding.
Table of Colours
Discarded Thoughts
Okay now. Let’s get after this! It’s been pretty fun already, right? Projects are up next.
My outcome was an examination of our world in regards to sustainability and waste. It talks about the relationship between these two things and helps to promote awareness and mindfulness, rather than guilt and shame.
Discarded Thoughts
This project resulted form the first assignment presented in a typography class. Required to look at the surrounding community as a source for unique typography and to take my own photos, I combined these to create a dialogue.
Publication. Hand-made. Combining type and photo. Limitations: photos in black and white, type must interact with images. 2019.
In staying true to the theme, re-purposed materials were used in creating the final piece for this work. An old shipping box was cut down into cardboard covers, random pieces of paper were salvaged from past projects and printed on—sometimes printing over existing textures or content. The only ‘new’ parts used in constructing this item were the thread and packing tape in the binding. These materials added to the overall aesthetic. This project was a fantastic exercise in creativity, and in finding new purposes for used items.
Publication. Hand-made. Combining type and photo. Limitations: photos in black and white, type must interact with images. 2019.
Publication. Hand-made. Combining type and photo. Limitations: photos in black and white, type must interact with images. 2019.
Hey, that was kind of neat. You should check out the next one. I’m kind of excited.
Period Poverty
This project served as an exploration of the many processes involved in taking a concept from initial brief to finished product. Assigned to teams, the task was to develop various visual solutions intended to provide imagery
for an upcoming local campaign that would be promoted entirely on social media. Each group presented mock-ups for the client’s final selection. Our team received second-place honours for our colourful, typographic solutions.
Web & mobile display. Digital campaign imagery. Collaboration. Real-life client. Community initiative. 2018.
The focus was to begin shifting negative stereotypes that exist around feminine products. This goal would help to encourage comfortable discussion around the topic, as well as to increase donations of these necessary products to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank. These images would each display alongside corresponding haghtags. The particular designs shown here were my own contributions for the team’s final submission. The feminine products in each example featured commandingly within their individual compositions. They are surrounded by bright, cheerful colours and playful typography.
Web & mobile display. Digital campaign imagery. Collaboration. Real-life client. Community initiative. 2018.
Web & mobile display. Digital campaign imagery. Collaboration. Real-life client. Community initiative. 2018.
Alrighty, then. On to the next one. Let’s keep this thing rolling.
In the Two-Rein
Being the first major drawing project in which students were able to select their own subject, I enjoyed the opportunity to focus on passions from outside school. This piece helped me recognize my desire to bring attention to
the finest details. In the Two-Rein is at once a study of value and an exploration of the then-unfamiliar world of art and design. It also serves as a celebration of my cultural background, growing up as a student of the horse.
Drawing. Graphite pencil. Stonehenge paper. 24” x 16”. Western traditions. It’s all in the details. 2015.
She can draw, too? Hmm... What a useful range of skills... Ahem, I mean, I’ll let you decide. Carrying on, then.
Online Form
During my time in the second level web design course at Medicine Hat College, there was a shift in coding from what I had learned earlier. CSS grid was filtering into mainstream use. In order to keep students on the front edge
of technology, the instructor posed a project that incorporated HTML and CSS grid, by way of introducing the mechanics behind creating a functioning online form. My solution also included scalable vector graphics.
Web design. Fillable online form. ACMY, SVG, HTML & CSS Grid. Lots of acronyms. 2018.
Web design. Fillable online form. ACMY, SVG, HTML & CSS Grid. Lots of acronyms. 2018.
Web design. Fillable online form. ACMY, SVG, HTML & CSS Grid. Lots of acronyms. 2018.
Moving on now. Thanks for playing along. See, I told you it would be fun!
owned by Dan and Colleen Mullin. I was happy to focus on something agricultural. This work is an example of the ways that meaningful and emotional connections can be achieved through digital media sources.
Video Documentary. Clay Ranch Quarter Horses. Dan & Colleen Mullin. DSLR videography. Final Cut Pro. 2018.
Cowboy Wisdom
Production and editing skills were combined in order to accomplish this authentically western, video documentary. The piece showcases the life of today’s modern rancher, focusing on the story behind Clay Ranch Quarter Horses,
In completing this documentary assignment, it was fun to experiment with audio, b-roll and editing techniques. Throughout the project, I really wanted to push myself and my ideas to create interest, while keeping in mind that there should be a distinct agricultural perspective.
Video Documentary. Clay Ranch Quarter Horses. Dan & Colleen Mullin. DSLR videography. Final Cut Pro. 2018.
Video Documentary. Clay Ranch Quarter Horses. Dan & Colleen Mullin. DSLR videography. Final Cut Pro. 2018.
Again, again! Come on, flip that page. Keep going, you can do it! I can cheer you on, if you want?
Throughout the semester, the instructor had emphasized thinking outside the box, knowing when to push the boundaries and experimenting with ideas. This two page magazine layout stood out as a unique solution.
Typography. Magazine spread. Print advertising. Limitations: 2 font sizes, 1 font family, 1 colour, 0 images. 2015.
Experimental Type
In order to challenge creativity and the process of developing ideas in a first-year typography course, the instructor provided this as a final assignment, containing some extremely strict limitations on use of type and content.
You’re doing great! Keep up the good work. This portfolio looks good on you. Flip to find out more.
the following year. The opportunity to design the pageant program during the fall of 2018 was a special project, marking the beginning of MRC 2019’s year.
Design for print. Coil-bound booklet. Miss Rodeo Canada Society. Pageant Program. 2018.
MRC Pageant Program
The Miss Rodeo Canada Pageant takes place in November each year. It is a very demanding, week-long competition, at the end of which one lady is crowned and wins the honour of representing Canadian Professional Rodeo for
Design for print. Coil-bound booklet. Miss Rodeo Canada Society. Pageant Program. 2018.
Based on extensive experience working with the Miss Rodeo Canada Society, I was able to communicate closely with various members of the Board of Directors in order to create a product that was true to their vision.
This real-world project presented a fantastic chance to practice communicating with clients and project management. Content was received in various formats and from multiple sources before being organized into a cohesive layout.
Design for print. Coil-bound booklet. Miss Rodeo Canada Society. Pageant Program. 2018.
Hmm... That was interesting. A real-life project. It would be awesome to get some more of those...
Clay Ranch
Throughout my education, I’ve made a point of incorporating elements of agriculture and design when possible. Especially where topics are based on student preference, it’s enjoyable to use my family’s ranch as a subject.
For one such project, I created a brand identity for Clay Ranch Quarter Horses. The starting point was a design for an equine freeze brand. That result was interpreted as a logotype before being incorporated into various other materials.
Brand Identity. Agriculture + Design. Freeze brand. Logo. Look Book. Stationery. You get the idea. 2019.
Brand Identity. Agriculture + Design. Freeze brand. Logo. Look Book. Stationery. You get the idea. 2019.
Brand Identity. Agriculture + Design. Freeze brand. Logo. Look Book. Stationery. You get the idea. 2019.
Can I get a copy? Just kidding. I guess I’ve already got a few of those...
Thank You
Wait, is there more? We’d better check it out. Come on, hurry!
Oh, I guess not. In all serious-ness, though: thank you very much for your time, and all the best. Ali.