Eclectic works

LIZ SZATKO ECLECTIC WORK Graphic Design + Product Design + Urban Illustration + Project Management + Photoshop Artwork + Web Design and Development

ART CAN Graphic Design I Professor Syron Spring 2015

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The intent of this poster was to advertise the Department of Art and Art History within the Hixon Lied College for Fine and Performing Arts.

The process of creating the poster ‘ART CAN’ began with the idea of a blank canvas, and the idea to ‘create your art here +’ , visually similar to an upload space on a website. Through many iterations the text changed, along with the image.

The phrase ‘ART CAN’ came from a play on the popular phrase ‘Art is’, an open-ended statement that invites the user to interact with the art and fill in the blank with what they personally believe art is. ‘Art Can’ utilizes the same idea of viewer interaction, asking the viewer what they believe art is capable of. The blank canvas is offered again to the imagination of the viewer to complete the phrase.

The imagery of the poster began as a blank canvas, changing shape and context over the course of iterations. The final design features a person holding the blank canvas. Originally, the white of the canvas bled into the white of the background, extending the idea that the ideas can leave the canvas and affect the world around it. The inner canvas was added to provide another level of visual interest to draw the viewer to the poster.

Along with the poster, I also chose to create my own design for the Art and Art History Department in the form of a small logo.

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Orator STD

Baskerville

Bodoni

Bodoni Bold

left : final print of poster.

above : poster on stair rail.

TECHNOLOGY KILLED REALITY Graphic Design I Professor Syron Spring 2015

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The design of this poster focused on the idea that our dependence on technology has taken over our personalities. It’s rare to walk down the street and not find someone completely immersed in their phone. Sharing our lives on social media has become an obsession.

The happiest moments of our days come in the form of little red notification dots that tell us how many people have seen or liked our posts. Everything we do is for the likes. Everyday moments of our lives are centered around the idea that we might be able to post it for other people to see.

The Idea that the ‘Like’ has taken over everything we do and who we are is the central focus of the poster. A man’s face is flipped upside down and his eyes become the thumbs up ‘like’ that has become a pillar of our society. The word like’ bleeds into his face from the background.

‘Beautiful Reality’ is written at the bottom of the poster. Doing things for the likes has become the reality, and as we see it, it is beautiful.

_font families OCRBStd

left : final print of poster.

above : poster in computer lab.

ALPHA RHO CHI Alpha Rho Chi Communications Chair 2014 + 2015

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Alpha Rho Chi is a professional Architecture fraternity that I have been a member of for two years. Acting as the communications committee chair for the past two years I have been in charge of many projects.

I have also worked on many projects on my own for the group including posters, invitations, save the dates, and the design and development of the website within the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Web Designers Network Framework.

_projects included Projects included in this portfolio.

Facultea Bakesale Website [unl.edu/apx/pytheos]

Muffins & Scones will be provided as well.

unl.edu/apx/pytheos

above : facultea event invitation.

above : valentine’s day bake sale poster.

above : photos page on website.

above : pages included in the website. website is mobile and tablet adaptable.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY University of Nebraska Lincoln Graphic Design, Software Instructor, Web Design and Development, Product Design and Management 2012 - 2015

_process As a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I worked for an office called student technology. Our primary purpose was to learn software and in turn be able to teach that software to students and help them with any projects they might have. During my time I had the opportunity to teach myself Photoshop, Maya, Blender, HTML, CSS, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere. Working closely with Graphic Designers, I was able to develop skills in graphic design that I still carry with me today.

I also created 30 + tutorials, workshops and videos during my time there.

The final project included here is a product design project that I worked on with members of my project team, acting as project manager.

_projects included Projects included in this portfolio.

Photoshop Poster Tutorial Maya Robot Still frame from Maya character animation iPad Scanner Collaboration

left : poster jacket tutorial result.

top : animated robot in Maya.

botom : snapshot of animated character in Maya video.

Option_01 Simple Clip

iPad Connection To connect to the iPad, two pieces clip together. The location of the piece can moved along the height of the iPad.

Scanner Casings

Scanner Clip A removable hand-held scanner can clip onto the connection piece. This scanner can be removed and used away from the iPad.

Static Attachment The scanner can remain in a single position to allow for quick scans.

Rotation The clipped on scanner will be able to rotate to allow for differing angles of accessibility.

Rotation Connection_Detail The connection piece will click into the scanners connection.

Small bumps will click into place to provide controlled rotation positions.

Hand Held Scanner

Rounded This scanner casing has rounded edges and a small indent in the middle for comfortable hand-held use.

Circle Round option for scanner.

Circle Curved Round option for scanner with rounded edges for better hand held use.

Brand Shape This shape keeps with the brand identity of student technology.

Option_02 Built In Unit

back panel (plexi-glass) iPad Screw connections Attached Stand (3D Print)

Scanner Unit

Compact Unit This casing would hold an iPad and scanner in a single, permanent unit.

Parts The connection screws would act as structure, supporting the individual elements.

Option_03 Clip on Large Unit

Compact Unit_Clip This casing would provide a semi-permanent home for the iPad while having an attachable clip that would function like Option_01.

Scanner Clip A removable hand-held scanner can clip onto the connection piece. This scanner can be removed and used away from the iPad.

Static Attachment The scanner can remain in a single position to allow for quick scans.

Rotation The clipped on scanner will be able to rotate to allow for differing angles of accessibility.

Permanant Casing

Cover Plate

Laser cut plexiglass cover plate with logo cutout.

Connection Screws

3D Printed connection pieces

iPad Holder

A ‘pocket’ on the back of the ipad stand will hold the scanner for stationary use.

The scanner can also be removed for handheld use.

Back Plate

Laser cut plexiglass back plate

iPad

iPad holding placement

Scanner Holder

Plexiglass cut pieces or 3D printed single unit. Holds handheld scanner .

Stand

3D printed stand. Plexiglass base.

Handheld Scanner 3D printed scanner.

Handheld Scanner

Branding

3D printed brand plate.

Cover Plate

Cap for scanner unit

Scanner Base Hand Scanner

3D printed hand scanner with branding

above : designs mocked up and explained

Scanner

Small and handheld. Wirelessly connects to

3D printed base for scanner with window for scanning.

top : team member cutting base for stand. held scanner shell pieces.

middle : arduino bluetooth wiring done by team member for hand scanner.

bottom : front and back plate of stand and hand-

new york + new delhi Urbanism Professor Karle Spring 2015

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Through analysis of Urban fabrics and planning of the cities of New York and New Delhi, a hybrid map of the city was created. Three perspectives of this new city fabric were then represented imagining the cultures, urban environment, street conditions, people and focal points of the newly created city. These illustrations are a result of these explorations.

above: New York + New Delhi incorporating three perspectives.

top : new focal points created with Manhattan’s streets and New Delhi’s Rajiv Chowk. os the city seem through contrast in the height of buildings.

middle : street condition created with public markets and busy streets.

bottom : fabric

iPad Connection To connect to the iPad, two pieces clip together. The location of the piece can moved along the height of the iPad.

Scanner Casings

Scanner Clip A removable hand-held scanner can clip onto the connection piece. This scanner can be removed and used away from the iPad.

Static Attachment The scanner can remain in a single position to allow for quick scans.

Rotation The clipped on scanner wil to rotate to allow for differ of accessibility.

Hand Held Scanner

Rounded This scanner casing has rounded edges and a small indent in the middle for comfortable hand-held use.

Circle Round option for scanner.

Circle Curved Round option for scanner with rounded edges for better hand held use.

Option_02 Built In Unit

Compact Unit This casing would hold an iPad and scanner in a single, permanent unit.

Parts The connection screws would act as structure, supporting the individual elements.

THANK YOU.

Option_03 Clip on Large Unit

Compact Unit_Clip This casing would provide a semi-permanent home for the iPad while having an attachable clip that would function like Option_01.

Scanner Clip A removable hand-held scanner can clip onto the connection piece. This scanner can be removed and used away from the iPad.

Static Attachment The scanner can remain in a single position to allow for quick scans.