Melanie Bounlisavong
Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
GRD 101
History of Graphic Design
Chapbooks
Design two chapbooks that focus on two movements in the history of art and graphic design. One of them must revolve around something that you are interested in.
Chosen Topics: Japanese Art Deco Contemporary Memes in Pop Art
GRD 230 Digital
Design I
Destination Postcards
Create a series of postcards that depict a fictional or hard-to-reach location(s).
Places: Japanese Art Deco Contemporary Memes in Pop Art
PSA Make a public service announcement poster that relates to the topics discussed by the Ad Council.
Topic: Diversity in films (specifically Asian/Asian-American representation)
GRD 232 Experimental
Typography
Book Jackets
Design a series of book jackets for one author. Must be mainly typographic.
Books: A Light in the Attic, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
GRD 210 Concept Development
Idiom Ad
Develop an ad for a specific product or service based on a generic headline or idiom.
Product/Service:
Google Search Engine for Wired Magazine
2000 Brands
Select a client listed in the top 2000 brands in the world. Develop an ad with headline and body copy.
Brand:
Nescafe for Real Simple Magazine
Start your morning off right. With rich bold flavor and an affordable cost, Nescafé Clásico remains the number-one pick-me-up for busy people on the go. One sip and you’ll be ready to keep your eyes peeled throughout the day. WAKE UP!
GRD 231
Digital Design II
Infographic
Design a 12x18” poster using an infographic that explores a topic of your choice.
Topic: Celebrity Conspiracy Theories
Field Guide
Design a small field guide that is based off a specific location. Must include a cover, clever title, author name, and a map.
Topic: Casual Sushi Restaurants in Nashville
Ken’s Sushi
Sushi Train
Review
I went to this restaurant on a Friday afternoon. Despite arriving less than an hour before closing, I was able to get a seat at the bar. There weren’t many people for lunch at the time.
Service was quick, and I was able to watch the owner Ken make my chirashi. Much of the fish was slightly paler in color than most sushi restaurants, but the rice was pretty nice.
Overall, this is a good small neighborhood joint.
Review
As a sushi restaurant, this place is not very good. There is a kitsch appeal because it emulates the conveyor belt restaurants commonly found in Japan. Because of this, the freshness of the sushi is questionable. The biggest appeal to Sushi Train is the all-you-can-eat option.
Chirashi from Ken’s Sushi
Miso Soup from Ken’s Sushi
Parody Ad (Web)
Create artwork for an ad series that parodies a well-known product or service.
Product:
Dos Equis (beer)
GRD 341
Intro to HTML & CSS
Advanced Web Design
Build a full website as a “final project” for the class. Subject must be: a personal portfolio, a small business site, or a site for music artist/group.
Subject:
Portfolio (homepage shown here)
watkinswebstudents.com/mbounlisavong/project/
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