Graphic Design sketchbook for LOGO updated until Easter break

Photo collage on A4 paper of initial research on Cathedral Quarter
Photo collage on A4 paper of initial research on Cathedral Quarter
Pencil and photograph on A4 paper. Initial brainstorming and concepts for the logo
Watercolour on A4 paper. Exploring initial concepts for the logo
Watercolour and black pen on A4 paper. Exploring initial concepts for the logo
Watercolour and black pen on A4 paper. Exploring initial concepts for the logo
Watercolour and black pen on A4 paper. Exploring initial concepts for the logo
Coloured marker and black pen on A4 card (back of sketchbook). Exploring initial concepts for the logo
Pen on A4 paper. Further exploration of main logo concepts at that time
Pen on A4 paper. Further exploration of main logo concepts at that time
Pen on A4 paper. Further exploration of main logo concepts at that time
Pen on A5 paper. Using a book focused on design and logos to explore more logo concepts
Pen on A5 paper. Using a book focused on design and logos to explore more logo concepts
Pen on A5 paper. Using a book focused on design and logos to explore more logo concepts
Pen on A5 paper. Using a book focused on design and logos to explore more logo concepts
Pen on A5 paper. Illustrations of timelines for animating the main logos I enjoyed
Pen on A5 paper. Illustrations of timelines for animating the main logos I enjoyed
Pen on A5 paper. Illustrations of timelines for animating the main logos I enjoyed
Pen on A5 paper. Illustrations of timelines for animating the main logos I enjoyed

Graphic Design sketchbook for POSTER updated till Easter Break

Coloured paper, found material from old books and pen on A4 paper. Before doing any contextual knowledge or research I made this collage-style piece to experiment with what knowledge I had.
Coloured paper, found material from magazines and pen on A4 paper. Before doing any contextual knowledge or research I made a collage-style piece to experiment with what knowledge I had.
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to the Catalyst gallery during my research
Inserts from the Catalyst Exhibition (on the left) and The Golden Thread Gallery (on the right)
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to the Golden Thread gallery during my research
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to the Golden Thread gallery during my research
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to the MAC gallery during my research
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to the MAC gallery during my research
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to Belfast Exposed during my research
Coloured paper, photographs from the visit, and a pen. This page is my notes and photos surrounding my visit to Belfast Exposed during my research
Pen on A4 paper. The MAC Gallery poster brainstorming
Pen on A4 paper. Initial brainstorming into one of the pieces from the MAC exhibition that I enjoyed
Pen and photograph on A4 paper. Initial brainstorming into one of the pieces from the MAC exhibition that I enjoyed
Pen and photograph on A4 paper. Initial brainstorming into one of the pieces from the MAC exhibition that I enjoyed
Pen and photograph on A4 paper. Initial brainstorming into one of the pieces from the MAC exhibition that I enjoyed
Pen on A4 paper. Looking into initial concepts for the MAC exhibition poster.
Gouache paint on A4 paper. Looking into initial concepts for the MAC exhibition poster.
Gouache paint on A4 paper. Looking into initial concepts for the MAC exhibition poster.
Gouache paint on A4 paper. Looking into initial concepts for the MAC exhibition poster.
Gouache paint on A4 paper. Looking into initial concepts for the MAC exhibition poster.
Pen on A4 paper. Looking into more abstract concepts
Pencil and colored pencil on A4 paper. Exploring the use of hands as a concept
Pencil and photographs on A 4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and photographs on A 4 paper. Contextual research
Pen, black ink, and pictures on A 4 paper. Contextual research
Pen, black ink, and photographs on A 4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Pencil and pictures on A4 paper. Contextual research
Found material found in magazines on A4 paper. Collage experimenting with combing textures, papers, and colours.
Found material found in magazines on A4 paper. Collage experimenting with combing textures, papers, and colours.
Pencil on A4 paper. Exploring the concept of creating a diorama and photographing it
Pencil on A4 paper. Exploring more concepts to create in Adobe

Graphic Design-Animated logos made in Adobe After Effects

Graphic Design Logo concepts and final products using Adob

This is the first logo concept made in Adobe Illustrator. The main inspiration was wordplay based on how much of a deeply connected community Cathedral Quater is, represented through a puzzle piece. The letter was chosen to complement the rounded edges while the black background provides a contrast.

This is the second logo concept made in Adobe Illustrator. The main inspiration was to bring together parts and objects that represented areas of Cathedral Quater-churches (stained/coloured glass), galleries/art studios (paintbrush), restaurants (spoon), and bars (beer mug).

 

 

 

 

This is the third logo concept made in Adobe Illustrator. The main inspiration was experimenting with lettering and the brick walls found throughout the city. This is the fourth logo concept made in Adobe Illustrator. I tried to bring in brighter colours and a line of motion while focusing on the idea of stained glass.

This is the final logo based on my second concept, made in adobe illustrator. I added in blue liquid as an element to animate and changed the paintbrush for a pencil to make a more recognisable object.


This is the final logo based on my first and third concepts, made in Adobe Illustrator. I kept the theme of bricks and puzzle pieces but added a 3D aspect to the piece.

Graphic Design-using photography concepts

While experimenting with variations of the poster design for my chosen exhibition-The Mac “10 years of painting shows”-I decided to step away from digital means and experiment with sculpture and photography. Using found waste (cardboard box and magazine pages) around my house I created a textured and patterned “collage” room with a stool to add a 3D aspect to the piece. This room was meant to represent the gallery while the use of multiple colours and designs represented the exhibition’s abstract feel and the variety of pieces. I cut a small hole in one corner of the box and shone a light through it to create a dynamic lighting effect on the work.

I experimented with using a red see through piece of plastic to add another layer of colour to the work

Using Figma I added string-like lettering and a black background to the piece.