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[ STATEMENT ] This portfolio presents my selected works from my graduate studies and my constant learning and exploration of design. My experience of studying abroad has expanded my horizons and
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aesthetic ability. I think these experiences are my design advantages. I hope that I can help people understand information more intuitively through graphic design, and let people enjoy a beautiful visual experience while receiving information. I want to maintain my passion and continue to explore the infinite possibilities in design, to contribute to the world.
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
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Detect Font Features
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Explore Line And Angle
Enjoy The Fun
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Focus On Letters
Relieve Emotions
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Selected Work
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Book Design
John Nettleton
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Gotham Book
This assignment is to develop an engaging type
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promotion which includes a type specimen. It [ CATEGORY ]
shows the type's proper usage and illustrates its
Type Composition
appeal through layout, hierarchy, and organization.
[ SOLUTION ] I chose to design a specimen for Gotham. I used the pop-up and flat layout to show the historical background and characteristics of the font. I added some interesting interactive parts to the book, and I hope that readers will have fun in the process of flipping through the book. Finally, the book's vivid display of the font deepens the understanding of Gotham.
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Promotion Pop-up Book
Gotham Specimen
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Type Systems
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Linear Interplay
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system for a museum exhibit. We need to find [ CATEGORY ]
an artist to exhibit and choose a local museum.
Exhibition Design
Finally, design an exhibition for this artist.
[ SOLUTION ] I chose the Linear Interplay exhibit which works with varying materials that explore angle, line, and dimension. I used the on-site exhibition and a multi-page printed exhibition book to show the real world and abstract world through the eyes of mixed media artists. My deliverables include a poster, brochures, and wayfinding designs.
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Interplay Exhibition
Redesign The Linear
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Type Forms
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Type Classifications
Describe the characteristics of letterforms and
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typefaces with typography terms. Consider [ CATEGORY ]
how to employ contrast in scale to create visual
Poster Design
interest for the poster.
[ SOLUTION ] Frutiger, Helvetica and Gill Sans are the three fonts I chose. I used the positional change of the letters to create visual interest for the poster and give a flexible feeling. Different colors highlight type anatomy features and add details to the poster. I used brighter colors and created visual appeal through hierarchical structure of the information.
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ON LETTERS
Type Classifications
Three Posters About
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Visual Literacy
Hunter Wimmer
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Halloween Dog
We need to remake an unsuccessful sign for a
Costume Contest
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based on the information from the sign, and [ CATEGORY ]
investigate ways to communicate content and
System Design
meaning of the text in a cohesive system.
[ SOLUTION ] I found a sign about a Halloween dog costume contest, with the time and place of the contest and the rules. The original sign is simple, hand-painted and does not convey the style of Halloween. I use handwriting to echo the ’cheerful‘ atmosphere, using bright colors and elements to set off the theme of Halloween.
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Costume Contest
Halloween Dog
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Digital Studio
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Mood Tracker
We need to create a mobile app with a conceptual context connected to a personal
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interest. Explore blending image, type and
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the limitations and possibilities of numerous
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[ SOLUTION ] This app discovers the user's emotional problems by recording emotions. Users can share their status with others while recording their mood. When users’ negative emotions are accumulated to a certain value, the app will be prompted to complete the task to ease negative emotions. Helping users stay healthy and prevent diseases.
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The App Finds Problems
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[ TO MY FAMILY ] Thank you for supporting me, believing in me the whole time I have been in school and pursuing my dream. For being good listeners and giving me confidence.
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[ TO MY INSTRUCTORS ] Thanks for teaching me the principles of design, for critiquing my work, and always pushing me to do better. Thank you for your contribution.
[ TO MY FRIENDS ] Thank you for encouraging me and giving me so much relevant feedback on my work. Being good helpers when I needed a hand. Thank you again.
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THANK YOU
THANKS EVERYONE
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[ NAME ] Wanran Ding
[ PHONE ] 626.328.5492
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dingwanran @ gmail.com
[ WEBSITE ] wanranding.com
[ SCHOOL ] Academy of Art University San Francisco, California
[ INSTRUCTOR ] Mary Scott
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[ PRINT & BINDING ] Blurb.com
[ MATERIAL ] Hardcover ProLine Uncoated #100
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Minion Pro Univers
[ OPENER IMAGES ] Unsplash.com Pexels.com
© 2019 All rights reserved All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the owner.
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For information please visit my website: wanranding.com