DEZINE
DEZINE Simply, this is a zine of graphic design students at the Univerisy of Utah. Using multiple processes, mediums, theme’s, etc. we each have created unique designs to fill the pages of this zine. Enjoy.
Learning Through Doing The creation of these designs were inspired by the book and chapter, “Uncommon Genius: Learning Through Doing.� We were each given a slip of paper with the name of our object, then passed our sketchbooks around the room, each drawing the object in our own style. These designs are a great example of how one simple object can be expressed so many different ways, in all shapes and forms. Artists Megan Maurer Christian Hartshorn Carly Larsen Jasmin Wesley Mckell Covey Alondra Tafolla
Visual Puns These entries were created by collecting a found object from outside and turning it into a “visual pun.” The lesson behind doing this exercise came from our class book and chapter, “Uncommon Genius: Change in Perspective.” Artists Megan Maurer Sarah Hogg Kyra Ott Carly Larsen Jennifer Danh
Encouraging Luck This design was inspired and re-created in my own style by artist and designer Ben Faydherbe from the Netherlands. We were instructed to explore a-g-i.org and find an interesting poster/design, then re-create it using photoshop. I was inspired by this poster because Ben Faydherbe took one image and duplicated it in many different sizes to create a very interesting image with the layered large text, “whisper” over the images. The image I used came from the MacArthur winner in the book and chapter “Uncommon Genius: Encouraging Luck,” Ian Graham. This approach was a unique way to create pattern and incorporate text. Artists Ben Faydherbe, Netherlands (2002) Megan Maurer
Interview by Jessica Huynh Q. How do you get creative? A. I get creative by regularly reading/viewing Pinterest, AIGA, and following my favorite graphic designer on Instagram. Q. What is your favorite thing to eat? A. Without hesitation, I will always choose cheese pizza and my addiction to Diet Coke. Q. What do you wish you were creatively better at? A. I hope to be better at life and figure drawing. Q. What is your most played song? A. It’s always changing, but right now Harlem by The Cathedrals. Q. What is your favorite article of clothing and why? A. My black leather jacket has this magic of pulling every outfit together. Q. What is your current obsession? A. My Kitchen Aid, I love baking in my spare time and having this helper makes baking so much fun. Q. How did you decide to be a graphic design major? A. I always knew I wanted to design, so pursued civil engineering for a few years until I realized Math and Science are not my strong suit. I was inspired by my best friend and my love of the art world to start graphic design. Q. What is your special talent? A. My mom put me in piano lession when I turned 5, and I have played and practiced ever since. Artist Christian Hartshorn
Dezine Creators & Contributors Student Curators Megan Maurer Jessica Huynh Sarah Ott Jasmin Wesley Jennifer Danh Christian Hartshorn Carly Larsen Mckell Covey Alondra Tafolla Text and Typefaces Acumin Pro Regular Acumin Pro Bold Paper White, 110gsm Layout Design Carol Sogard Megan Maurer