Project Management
This Semester I had the privilege to work Prof. Ferrell and the African American Studies department. I had the chance of a life time, which was to redesign the departments look. I am pretty sure almost any designer would have wanted that same chance. I am glad Prof. Jordan chose me and in doing so I would leave my mark, and have something outstanding to add to my portfolio. I honestly got to design a few posters for some important events. One of them was the poster for the the Black Solidarity event in the school, that design was absolutely outstanding. It felt great to design something with a hip hop theme in it, as I am a hip hop music fan. Even though I had successful project designs, the challenge of other prior responsibilities was still present all throughout the semester.
Design Skills/Techniques
This semester I found myself going back and forth using the adobe applications. For some of the projects I used Photoshop then switched to Indesign or Illustrator. For example the list of courses for the AFR department, which was completely redesigned. I went from using photoshop in the icon images then I used Illustrator to vectorize and improv the image quality when taking it to print, the from there I used Indesign for the whole layout of the project. My skills keep on improving especially in Indesign. Compared to when I first stated the internship I am significantly better and much more comfortable.
Work Relationships
I have been in Faculty Commons for a few semesters now, and since the beginning everyone is more than helpful. We are not only part of the FC design team, but I see that we are a FC design family. I would sometimes need some help and my co-workers are always there. I am designing something my the design team is always there to give me advice and valuable criticism. I also needed help to film for my senior project and they were there for me. I don’t think I ever had that kind of help and feedback from another place I have worked, that might be because Faculty Commons isn’t any other place, it is the place to be.
Raciel,
I am particularly proud of the multi-pronged projects that you undertook with African American studies. You have set out to make a distinctive look and feel that speaks to the African diaspora. The richness of design and the lively spirit of the work absolutely shown through.
You have had the opportunity to make some life-long associations with fellow designers who respect each other and feel comfortable enough to open their work to critique. That understanding of process will serve you well in your career and in life.
Good luck as you graduate and begin your career beyond City Tech.
Faculty Commons will always be a part of your foundation.