Mess Magazine PRINT DESIGN
An editorial publication with personality. Tasked with creating a miniature magazine, I took a rather unorthodox route due to a stipulation put in place; the publication had to focus on myself as the subject. To accomplish this, I designed a satirical, almost parody-like magazine that portrayed my selfdeprecating nature by creating a juxtaposition between the publication’s style and it’s content. Drawing inspiration from business magazines, I worked with bold, contrasting san-serif and slab fonts, as well as a strong, complimentary color palette of blue, orange, black, and white. Utilizing these characteristics, I designed a visually compelling minature magazine publication that features a research article, creative piece, an interview article, and accompanying advertisements.
CONCENTRATION Print Design, Editorial Design, Typography, Photography, Advertising
CONSTRAINTS 7” x 10”, 8 Pages, Entirely Original Photography, 2.5 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Mockups (Mockup World)
Aurora WEB DESIGN
A fluid, hassle-free UI for dynamic weather. Given empty HTML and CSS files, accompanied only by the framework for a plug-in powered by JavaScript, I was let loose to design a functioning weather app, which I cordially dubbed ‘Aurora’. With user experience in mind, I realized that the best option would be to create an app that allowed the user to access information without hassle. I conceptualized a minimalistic app design that’s personality came from the 30 unique background images that change depending on current weather conditions. Explore the app at https://mdguay.github.io/aurora/
CONCENTRATION Web App Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Design
CONSTRAINTS Must Function as an App, Use 15 Elements From Plug-In, 3 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Mockups (Mockup World)
Typographic Posters PRINT DESIGN
Comparing angles in early 20th century typography. From an extensive list of font families, I had to select two nearly opposite typefaces and create a poster series showcasing each font individually, while maintaining consistency in the overall design of the posters. With this in mind, I decided to feature Avant Garde, a geometric, sans serif font, and Bodoni, a Didone, serif font. These two choices made sense because they have a stark contrast in style, but the similarity in their versatility. Avant Garde is a bold, modern typeface, mainly used for magazines and headlines and that Bodoni is a high-end, traditional typeface mainly used in the fashion industry. I discovered I could bridge the two through the use of angles—an element that could differ, yet still resemble the fonts and unite the posters.
CONCENTRATION Print Design, Typography, Poster Design
CONSTRAINTS 11” x 17”, Only 1 Typeface per Poster, 2.5 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe Illustrator, Mockups (Mockup World)
8-Bit Diorama ANIMATION
Evoking nostalgia through pixels and chiptunes. Asked to depict a scene based on my interpretation of the word “memory”, I ventured to create something more than an average animation. My objective was to compose a nostalgia-driven audiovisual experience. Interpreting “memory” in a more literal sense of the word, I based my project on the sentimental nature of retro gaming. With such a broad theme, I narrowed my thinking in order to execute this project as I intended. My plans included recreating a setting from Chrono Trigger, a role-playing video game from 1995, in an 8-bit style of pixel art and pair it with an iconic track from the game itself. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/266017972
CONCENTRATION Animation, Digital Art, Sound Design, Audio Mixing
CONSTRAINTS 20 Seconds in Length, Original Artwork, Created as a Diorama, 3 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Mockups (Mockup World)
The Providence Athenaeum PRINT DESIGN
CONCENTRATION Print Design, Brochure Design, Typography, Photography
A modern brochure for a historical institution. Instructed to develop an up-to-date brochure design for an existing company or organization, I chose to approach the project in a way I hadn’t done before. Stepping far out of my comfort zone, I went to a library. I planned to design a brochure for The Providence Athenaeum, a community-driven library and cultural center located in Providence, RI. I put my twist on a typical tri-fold by creating a brochure with dimension: die cuts would help to make the brochure mimic a bookshelf, lending to its noticeability and intrigue.
CONSTRAINTS 11” x 8.5”, Must be a TriFold, Must Resemble Original Brand, Entirely Original Photography, 3 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Mockups (Graphic Pear)
Chromesthesia WEB DESIGN
CONCENTRATION
Music-related clothing in a class of its own. When asked to develop a brand and build an e-commerce website to accompany it, I launched Chromesthesia, an online shop selling graphic t-shirts inspired by album covers. I focused on a basic structure for the site, ensuring consistency and ease of use, while maintaining personality through the use of bright colors, quirky fonts, and well-thought-out microcontent. Chromesthesia’s site is the perfect platform to showcase products while offering a delightful experience to any user. Explore the website at https://mdguay.github.io/chromesthesia/
Website Design, UI Design, Microcontent, Branding
CONSTRAINTS Created Using Provided Template, 18 Products Shown, 3 Category Pages, 4 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Foundation 5, Adobe Photoshop, Mockups (Mockup World)
Oswald Type Book PRINT DESIGN
A charming analysis of classic letter structures. When asked to create a type specimen book, I knew exactly which font I wanted to focus on—Bebas Neue. And then when I realized that body copy does not look good in all caps, I went with a better option: Oswald. I worked to find the best way to capture the true nature of this typeface. From a style standpoint, I created a bold, graphic-heavy book that utilized the distinct attributes specific to the Oswald family to emphasize its charisma. For structure, I laid out each spread to showcase a different element of typography; onepage overviewing variations of a specific element, the other using said element in practice.
CONCENTRATION Print Design, Typography, Poster Design
CONSTRAINTS 11” x 17”, Only 1 Typeface per Poster, 2.5 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe Illustrator, Mockups (Graphic Pear)
Drive Title Sequence ANIMATION
CONCENTRATION
A 2011 neo-noir crime thrillers’ opening scene reimagined. When tasked with reconceptualizing a film’s title sequence in an entirely new style, I wanted to challenge myself. Though it’s not as ambitious as my initial attempt at a David Fincher film’s opening, I pushed myself to reimagine Jay Johnson’s Drive title montage. In order to stay true to the original, hypnotic title sequence, the project required a very particular style–one that clearly sets the pace and tone for the rest of the film. I accomplished this by utilizing digitally illustrated assets, a monochromatic color palette, and creative compositions within the frame. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/266018149
Animation, Film Title Design, Digital Art, Sound Design, Audio Mixing
CONSTRAINTS At Least 1 Minute Long, Original Artwork, Use Original Title Song, 4 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Mockups (Mockup World)
Forge BRANDING
Providing youth with artistic opportunities. Challenged with developing a non-profit organization from scratch, and sparked by the decline of art programs in the United States, I created Forge: an institution that supports students who have an interest in the arts. I began the with a logo, designing it to convey a strong, confident brand. I created an icon resembling a banner and paired it with the name “Forge�: a name that implies power and forward-thinking. To create awareness for the new organization, I created campaign peripherals, which consisted of apparel to promote the brand, a mobile app to inspire connection, and an infographic to educate and call for change.
CONCENTRATION Branding, Print Design, Web App Design, Apparel Design, Logo Design
CONSTRAINTS Showcase 3 Types of Peripherals, Follow a Brand Strategy, 4 Week Timeline
TOOLS USED Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Mockups (Mockup World)