• Week 17 – Internship Presentation
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AByw-8FnCp8tf5m3mfZtsrevbVA6oxYo/view?usp=sharing
  • Week 16 – Summary
    From the virtual networking “Graphic Design Masterclass” by the Academy of Digital Industries, and the presentation by Chris Allen, I learned that Graphic Design is all around us and that typography if used correctly has infinite choice & infinite possibilities. I also learned the importance of typography readability and eligibility, such… Read more: Week 16 – Summary
  • Week 15 – Networking Event #2
    The second event I chose to attend was “Tony Williams Artist Talk – All We Cannot Forget”. This event was held by the Riffe Gallery Ohio Arts Council. The speaker, Tony Williams is an independent self-employed Fiber Artist working with Paper and Indigo (A fiber artist is an artist… Read more: Week 15 – Networking Event #2
  • Week 14 – Networking Event #1
    The event I chose to attend was the virtual “Graphic Design Masterclass” by the Academy of Digital Industries held on Google Meet, which I found on Eventbrite. The presentation was by Chris Allen and after the presentation, a brief Q&A was held where LinkedIn profile links were shared in… Read more: Week 14 – Networking Event #1
  • Week 13 – Method of Action
    Method of Action is the creative endeavor of Mark MacKay. Method of Action creates tools, toys and games to help you learn design, for free. This first one is called KernType a letter spacing game where you can visually practice your kerning or in other words letter spacing. The… Read more: Week 13 – Method of Action
  • Week 12
    The AIGA Readings on Design Ethics and Copyright changed my perspective on my personal design work because I was familiar with crediting creative work such as photography or art from an artist or photographer, but fonts however I was unfamiliar with the fact that ethically you should make sure… Read more: Week 12
  • Week 11
    My experience at Calling All Graphics related to the ethical guidelines in the AIGA guide was just fine. • A professional designer adheres to principles of integrity that demonstrate respect for the profession, for colleagues, for clients, for audiences or consumers,and for society as a whole. These standards define… Read more: Week 11
  • Week 10 – Headspace Webinar
    I was searching for a webinar to attend and the one I chose was titled “Product Design Leader Journey”. The speaker was Cal Thompson, VP of Design and Research at Headspace. Headspace makes mental health support accessible to everyone, no matter their background or experience. Through the flagship Headspace… Read more: Week 10 – Headspace Webinar
  • Week 9 – Self Evaluation
    During my internship at Calling All Graphics under the guidance of Marla Gotay, I contributed to designing and editing digital and non-digital menu boards and logos for various clients. This experience allowed me to refine my creative and technical skills, particularly in Adobe InDesign. One of my most significant… Read more: Week 9 – Self Evaluation
  • Week 8 – Collaboration
    This week consisted of a collaborative project that the other interns and I at Calling All Graphics worked on during our internship. Numbers 9, 10, & 11 were designed by me in Adobe Illustrator. This does stray away from Marla’s regular Adobe Indesign use, however, another intern and I… Read more: Week 8 – Collaboration
  • Week 7
    During my last week as an intern, I and the other interns finished up the projects we were tasked with. I finished the three projects I was tasked with shown below, starting with Lazzo Bowls needing window signs for bagels and pizza. After finishing up the two bagels and… Read more: Week 7
  • Week 6
    The week after that, I was tasked with designing and formatting the Meet The Cast of the Christmas Pageant Program for Narrows Community Theater. Marla Gotay is also Vice President of Narrows Community Theater, so this was sort of a fun request from herself.  I was provided with the… Read more: Week 6
  • Week 5
    The next week entailed designing more restaurant menu boards. Specifically, a restaurant menu cover for Owego Cafe and Grill, as well as Bar & Drink Menu boards for Mas Tacos, which are shown below. Marla provided me with the Owego Cafe & Grill Takeout Menu and the Mas Tacos… Read more: Week 5
  • Week 4
    My first week as an intern was both exciting and overwhelming. I met my supervisor Marla, and co-interns, and they gave me a quick run-down of how things operate around here. There was a lot to take in—new faces, new systems, and new expectations—but everyone was friendly and willing… Read more: Week 4
  • Week 3
    A typical employee workday as an intern at Calling All Graphics would start in the morning on Zoom (a proprietary videotelephony software program) from 8 am – 12 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. Tuesdays however due to scheduling issues with myself and other interns from 6 pm – 10… Read more: Week 3
  • Week 2
    I finally got an email inviting me to my first interview on Zoom! It was Marla from Calling All Graphics! I was told my resume was very professional and just like that without an interview, I would like to be taken on as an intern. I was excited but… Read more: Week 2
  • Week 1
    The search for an internship begins with a mix of excitement and nervousness. After hearing from my professors and classmates how important internships are and how many hours I had to complete, I felt pressured to find one that would give me real experience in my field. I started… Read more: Week 1