wenda gu poster / brochure | wayne state art galleries - The exhibition: Wenda Gu - Reflections was just a sampling of Gu's career. The exhibit showcased his attention to deal and the passion of blending Eastern and Western traditions seamlessly. Drawing from inspiration from the piece, 'Hair Installations' - I used transparencies and a die cut on the brochure to represent the translucency of the installation.

vintage magazine spread | wayne state university - The project's specifications were to create a 2 two-page spread for a magazine based on a previous branding project. I chose the name 'Vintage' for the magazine and this is one of the feature articles. I used a mixture of old and new photos in a layering effect to emphasize the vintage culture - mixing the old with the new.

exhibition postcards | wayne state art galleries - The exhibition: In the Eye of the Beholder was an exhibit which showcased found objects and installation pieces that pushed the boundaries of beauty and art appreciation. For this postcard, I wanted to use subtle colors in order to draw the most attention to the artwork. By using interesting shapes and 'eye' like design elements, the postcard reinforces the theme of the exhibition

2006-2007 season poster | wayne state art galleries - The season poster announces the season to the Wayne State art community and Detroit. I wanted to incorporate the actual art galleries into the poster - since they also are works of art. I illustrated the images at the bottom based off of photos that I had taken of the galleries. Also, I developed the two logos for the art galleries that unifies the brand and also ties in with the automotive vibe of the city.

monicablaire flyer and ticket | andrea designs - Using the name of the album as inspiration, I developed a flyer that highlights monica blaire in several different styles via 'Polaroid snapshots'. The ticket was designed to coordinate with the flyer was printed at least 2 months before.

B.U.M.P. baby shower invitations | andrea designs - The client wanted a gender neutral invitation since the baby shower was co-ed. However, she still wanted to let the party goers know that she was having a girl. I used beige to balance out the pink. The theme of the invitation was introduced by the client, however I wrote all the copy.

Opal E Event Planning complete branding | andrea designs - The client wanted a new look. They wanted a logo that was modern and chic, not overly 'girly' Another requirement was that the color and design should be appropriate for corporate events AND weddings. In choosing the color, I kept the palette neutral.

Detroit Spokespeople flyer | andrea designs - Inspired by the bike route, I designed this piece to represent an actual map. The client wanted a flyer that contained all the information about the bike ride. I used icons to further the map legend inspiration and also to signify the kind of information being presented. I also designed the logo for the flyer and organization.

Iyawo Dance Theater poster | andrea designs - The client wanted a poster designed for her upcoming musical, Blues Rhythm. Using both stock and client supplied images, I designed this poster trying to emulate the emotional and energy from the musical.

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