Finished Posters

I took the three mockups and created versions of them using a vector software. They can be resized to any size without distortion. I chose desaturated blue colors to resemble metal without being boring. However, if cost is an issue, all three would look just as good in grayscale.

All three were selected to be used in the grant! The vector images were also used in the mockup of the registration site.

K-12 Student Enlisting Posters

I created the following mockups for poster designs. I attempted to make a few so there would be more choices when the group decided which to use.

With this first one, I wanted to have an eye-catching, dynamic design. The slanted text is still easy to read, while still providing more visual interest than static horizontal text. The use of repeating square patterns ties the design in with the mechanical nature of the program it advertises, while the extreme, stylized perspective of the bridge makes the design more intense.

I drew this design as an option in case the angles of the first were rejected. This poster adheres strictly to a grid with straight horizontal and vertical lines. The crane was used as an interesting frame for the text whose trussing directly correlated to the program advertised.

The third design was meant to be an interesting play on perspective. Because it is a program geared towards bridging the gap between high school and college, I decided to make the figurative literal and put the viewer on a bridge. Not only does it speak to the future and a passage of one aspect of life to the next, the suspension bridge is also an excellent example of the mechanics the students will be studying.
I will take these designs and present finished versions in my next post.

K-12 Grant

While attending a few meetings regarding the K-12 grant proposal, I provided active feedback on issues as they were brought up. Specifically, I suggested a few methods of advertising, such as putting up posters in grocery stores and in local schools. I also suggested the use of the bus routes for transporting the students and the inclusion of free parking. I felt that syncing the classes with the two TAMU summer semesters would be beneficial, as it would allow the students a glimpse at the way college students live and would also allow them the opportunity to attend various associated functions. I provided ideas for the weekly field trips and offered feedback on the application process. I feel that my thoughts were heard and many were helpful in threshing out the logistics of the program.