Cropping images

1) Emphasize part of the image to allow it to dominate the hierarchy.

Original

Cropped - To make the lamp the main focus of the photograph, I removed the other clutter and distractions surrounding it. Could even be cropped further if needed.

2) Change the composition and add dynamic movement by moving the subject out of dead center.

Original

Cropped - To make the picture more interesting, I cropped it so that we don't see exactly the full candle. 

3) Change the orientation by making a horizontal aspect image into a vertical aspect image.

Original

Cropped - I was able to make this image vertical using the crop tool and cutting away the sides 

4) Change the compostion so it reflects "The Rule of Thirds".

Original

Cropped - The picture has a better composition when keeping in mind rule of thirds. 

5) Change the perspective of an image; take an exaggerated perspective photo and make it "straight" again.

Original

Cropped - The picture now looks as if I had taken the photo straight

Removed the window frame with spot healing brush

Resizing images

Original photograph resized for web


I have taken a photograph of a beautiful gift from T2 :)

I needed to note the original image size and pixel dimensions, then note the changed file size when compressed for web.


Original dimensions - 2.4 MB  - 4320 × 3240

Web compression - 2.1 MB at 60 quality



I have set this image not to the original size, as the image becomes too big on my blog page to post.

Resized for web

This time, I resized the pixel dimensions (brought it down too 600 by 450) to make the file size even smaller and therefore faster to load online.


Changed dimensions - 600 × 450

195 KB

Adjusted for web at 60 quality 

52KB

Refined poster

Final poster design

Logo work

1) Sketches
2) Type research
3) Colour variations
4) Black and white final version
5) Colour version

Rough poster draft

My 3 logo versions

Sketches

I have done my best to neatly sketch my 3 favourite logo versions for JT designs.

JT designs is my own little way to promote my design work so that clients remember who I am.


The first one (from left to right) is my initials and also 'D' for 'design's, all linking up together.
I actually prefer it being simply 'JT' and designs written near it. But I didn't mind the idea for linking each letter together. 'Designs' in all of them are written with the middle 'S' laying down. That was a random idea, I wanted something visually different as my logo is text based.

The second version is my favourite. I thought 'why not?' just tilt my initials. We are very used to seeing things upright. I remember a photographer I worked with did a photoshoot with me and tilted the image so that the horizon was diagonal. He told me it was visually creative and was a Japenese design trend in photography.

The third one was my favourite idea was a while, until I did the second. I wanted to chop off corners, keep things square and sit everything perfectly next to each other.


While these logos all have different aspects I like, I think the middle one speaks my message clearer.
The way the 'S' in design sits, shows I'm playful and the initals sit in a clever way and whatever font I choose should show my clean and neat work.

I wish to experiment with colour for this one but would love to grab some feedback first :)

Logo mind map

Part of design process

As part of the logo assignment, I needed to create a mind map.
I listed about six categories relating to my logo, including;

> What message it should give the viewer
> The ultimate intention or goal of my logo
> What is it about my work and character?
> The design feel and look
> Some design specs
> My intended target audience