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^ Table of Contents
The Close足足足 Ups a closer look
Introduction 8-9 projections
Film Festival Graphics 10-29 digital dna
Branding & Style Guide 30-53 afflicted
A Film Festival 54- 81 give me green
Annual Report 82-95 lost in thought
Visual Journal 96-109 forget me not
Branding & Packaging 110-123 a meating pl ace
Branding & Packaging 124-139 mangia, mangia
Restaurant Collateral 140-153 a plum deal
MFA Thesis Project 154-177 special thanks
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Good design feels familiar. It engages us with what we know in order to convey something new. We can sense there is a connection, a visual link to the pattern of our thoughts. There is an intriguing sense of dĂŠjĂ vu, so we pause for a closer look.
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Projections
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
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1 Film Festival Graphics
Projections objective
The committee for the 58th San Francisco International Film Festival was looking for a bold, fresh look for the festivals promotional materials. The graphics needed be adaptable for a wide variety of scenarios, including posters for wild postings, bus kings, and a square format catalogue. outcome
Several ideas exploring travel, sightseeing, landmarks, and cinema were explored and presented. The final graphics are a departure from both the San Francisco and international components. Instead the graphics focus on the individual experience of the movie goer represented by the eye and abstract light projection which honors the tradition of film making.
Projections
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
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San Francisco Film Society chief creative officer
Patricia Ebner agency
Muse Brands t ypeface
Rawengulk
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P roject ion s
Digital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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2 Branding & Style Guide
Digital DNA objective
It used to be, “when E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen.” However, after a high profile fraud scandal and multiple mergers, the name E.F. Hutton disappeared and people stopped listening. The challenge was to revive the dead brand name with a new visual identity and brand position. outcome
Through the collection of “big data” and one-on-one ser vice, the new Hutton can create your digital DNA and use it to provide you with expert advice about anything and ever ything you need to succeed. The name was shortened to Hutton in order to put customers on a first name basis with the brand. A new identity, visual system and positioning, including suggestions for product and service offerings, were created based on the concept of personal digital information as a new form of DNA.
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Digital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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Integrated Communications instructor
Hunter Wimmer t ypefaces
Gubia Light Alternate Akkurat Pro
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Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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3 A Film Festival
Afflicted objective
A concept and visual system was needed for a film festival celebrating the director Darren Aronofsky. The concept would be used to inform the format for a limited edition festival catalogue and promotional VIP kit as well as the website and marketing collateral. The visual system should evoke the director and his distinct work.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
outcome
Muted colors, sharp angles and broken glass are used to convey the angst, addiction and pain you find in his movies. Pops of bright magenta against grainy imagery is used to represent the character’s out of reach dreams. Reflective Plexiglas with etched cracks was used to engage recipients by inviting them to gaze at their own broken reflection.
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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Integrated Communications instructor
Hunter Wimmer t ypefaces
DIN OCR A Std
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Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
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Mang i a , Mang i a
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4 Annual Report
Give Me Green objective
Concept and design a fresh look for the 2015 Heineken Annual Report. The design should speak to the shareholders as well as the international investors. It should portray success, confidence and brand vision. outcome
A variety of charts and graphs, where created for visual interest and to help illustrate important fiscal data. Real Heineken bottles were used to re-create the opening graphs, bringing life and brand presence to the otherwise dry subject of summarizing profit and loss. A mix of old and new typefaces were used, eluding to the rich history of the brand as well as the progressive vision for its current and future success. Images for each region were carefully selected to represent the international brand presence as well as the fun-loving swagger of the Heineken persona.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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Type Systems instructor
Tim Carpenter t ypefaces
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EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES EBIT (BEIA) In millions of EUR 90
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Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in Thought
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
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5 Visual Journal
Lost In Thought objective
Catalog daily experiences then use the documentation to create a visual journal. The final product should incorporate experimental typography, original photography and represent the experiences in an engaging way. outcome
Commonplace events are brought to life through a whimsical narrative. Photography with extreme closeups and exaggerated perspectives bring attention to details and help place the reader at the scene. Traditional typesetting mixed with hand lettering and collage add further detail and encourage the reader to look closer.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in Thought
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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Stan Zeinka class
Experimental Typography t ype faces
Hand Lettering Plantin
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P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
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6 Identity & Packaging
Forget Me Not objective
Develop a clean, modern identity for a San Francisco based flower shop. The new identity should help the business stand out as a memorable, high quality brand in a crowded market place. outcome
Inspired by the Dahlia flower, a complex but clean logo was developed. The two color logo, done in a rich sunflower yellow and bright red was used against white to create a bright, modern feel for the packaging. For the business card, the one color version was embossed in gold foil to create a luxury feel.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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Visual Literacy instructor
Hunter Wimmer t ypefaces
Scala Sans
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Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meating Place
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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7 Identity & Packaging
A Meating Place objective
Create an identity, packaging and visual style for an upscale butcher shop opening in the Pacific Heights neighborhood in San Francisco. Premium meats, custom spice blends and a limited menu will be available. outcome
The store concept is the modern answer to the neighborhood butcher shop. A monogram st yle mark eludes to the tradition of the butcher shop. The rounded letter forms are reflected in the curved shoulders on the bottles. The clean look of the minimalist packaging represents the modern and caters to the high-end fashion feel of the neighborhood.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meating Place
Mang i a , Mang i a
A Plum Deal
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Packaging Two instructor
Thomas McNulty t ypefaces
Museo Scala Sans
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P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mangia, Mangia
A Plum Deal
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8 Restaurant Collateral
Mangia, Mangia objective
When the Spoleto restaurant chain decided to expand their company to the states, they chose to reposition the restaurant as “fast-casual� for the U.S. Market. They required a new look, which portrayed authentic Italian flavors and fresh ingredients as driving qualities of the brand. outcome
A library of playful pasta graphics were created and incorporated into the takeout packaging as a visual reminder of the core product offering. The graphics were also used to design a Spoleto car, which works as a moving brand ambassador. The pasta wraps around the body in waves as if being pushed by the movement of the car.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mangia, Mangia
A Plum Deal
client
Spoleto Italian chief creative officer
Patricia Ebner agency
Muse Brands t ypefaces
Garda Archer
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MFA Thesis Project: Identify a problem. Research, research, research. Identify your target audience and get them to engage. Prototype, test, f ix and test again. Solve the problem. Make it pretty.
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Give Me Green
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Forget Me Not
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9 MFA Thesis Project
A Plum Deal objective
Educate consumers about sustainable issues and encourage responsible consumerism in a way that combats greenwashing. Make the experience of shopping for sustainable products easy and fun.
P roject ion s
Di g ital DNA
Af f licted
Give Me Green
Lost in T hou ght
Forget Me Not
outcome
Plum takes the guess work and chore of research out of the equation. The Plum app helps consumers make sustainable choices at the places they already shop by curating location-based options for them. The brand and user experience is focused around the belief that shopping sustainably should be fun, convenient and make you feel awesome.
A Meat ing Pl a ce
Mang i a , Mang i a
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Thesis 1, 2 & 3 instructors
Phil Hamlett Anthony Jagoda Jeremy Stout t ypefaces
Roboto Caecilia LT Std Zona Pro
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“The explosion in green products, services, and marketing over the past ten years has generated a lot of confusion and mistrust, which risks undermining the movement at large.” — The Method Method
GREENWASHING: The term given to any marketing or brand claim around environmental or social issues that is either false or misleading or exaggerated.
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EXISTING USER • email • password OR sign in w/Google Keep me signed in? * Does the order of the buttons for main navigation matter?
SEARCH
SCAN
live scan screen
SPECIFIC
GENERIC click to take picture of the barcode
score info
three top options in order of sweetness *you can click to see info about the options in a pop up
pick one option
score info for scan result
If you add an item from a filtered list, to a basket, it will be tagged so it wont be re-filtered.
ad locate
add to basket
add to basket
result of three closest locations • pop-up window • Select Basket (drop down menu of previously created baskets) • or Create New Basket
pop up scre w/keyboar
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SIGN IN
NEW ACCOUNT • email • password • confirm password Set up favorite locations?
welcome / misson BASKET functions
main menu w/list of baskets Got it? Lets Get Started
EXISTING BASKET
CREATE NEW 1. name it 2. save it
chosen list is displayed
or do I just rely on basket button in main nav always showing?
filter
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* Does it make a difference if you are specific or generic here in regards to filtering?
back to basket list
set location
NOTES: goes to email on file so you can print it out
filter: sweetest / best price
revisit icons, maybe hands are always pointing down like they are picking think about how to incorporate photography into the app design to snaz it up.
scan function filter results for your selected store plus two other stores with better ratings (in your preset distance)
*parameters are set in your profile. Distance and star level by catagory.
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10 Gratitude
Special Thanks I would like to thank my mother, Susan Keel, my father, Richard Katz, and my sister, Ariana Katz, for always supporting my artistic endeavors and for being my biggest cheerleaders. To my AAU sisters, Priti Kapadia, Sarah Fiske, Leigh Zieske and Carly Churchill, you girls are the best support a girl could ask for. Thank you for keeping me company during all late night study parties, for making me laugh and for being a shoulder to cry on. I can’t even imagine what this experience would have been like without you. To my dedicated teachers, Michael Kilgore, Andrew Loesel, Stan Zienka, Anthony Jagoda, Nita Ybara, Thomas McNulty, Mary Scott, Hunter Wimmer, Phil Hamlett, and all the other AAU professors, thank you for your honesty and inspiration. You have pushed me to not only be a better designer, but a more confident adult. Last, but cer tainly not least, I would like to thank my husband, Ansel Magee. I love you more than words can say. Thank you for graciously allowing our apartment to be used as a study hall, photography studio, craft room and general disaster zone. This experience has tested us in ways I never could have expected but you have responded with patience, love and support.
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Academy of Art University Natasha Katz Up Close Designed by Natasha Katz instructors
Mary Scott & Phil Hamlett bookbindery
They Key Printing & Binding 1934 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 595-3311 printer
Giant Horse Printing 1336 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: (650) 875-7137 cover stock
Pewter Arestox Davey Binder’s Board text stock
100# Finch Fine ID Text Stock fonts
Syntax Book / Medium, Kepler Light Italic / Bold Italic photography
Natasha Katz Istock Ghetty Images software
Adobe Creative Suite © 2015 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express permission from Natasha Katz.
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