Logos, Logos, Logos

Have gotten around to completing some design work while on vacation, which is a good thing – i’d love to get back to Sydney, debt-free and start fresh for work in 2010~!

Allworth Group; a construction consultancy firm.Yellow/’gold’, ‘silver’, maroon-red were amongst the colours requested. Symbols: house. The first logo has been a popular choice, it is also my personal favourite, as well as #3.

John Lum & Associates – I’ve been intending to design a logo (business cards/letter heads etc), for my parent’s business here on the islands. The business specializes in electronical appliances etc. So other than the modern approach i tried to give subtle hints of electronics, such as the ‘power switch’ in the right column. So far the first and second of the right column are popular favourites.

Cupcakes by M; this was done ‘for fun’, my friend has asked me to take photos of her cupcakes, and due to the ‘commercial’ feel of these photos, i decided to add some colour/design.. hence a logo! Love the colour choice and the ‘character’ . I have yet to hear from my friend what she thinks though!

Currently working on a logo for UNSWPhoto club and possibly a t-shirt design along with it, next: web layout for Sina Travels stay tuned!

[PROJECT`s] to-do’s over this long break!

][ G R A P H I C A L ][

- Magazine ad for Couples Choice Wedding

- Flyers for Magic Moments Charity

-Photobook design for Nutrisoy Ltd

- Wedding album design for Couples Choice Wedding

- Window vinyl design for  Bayside Photography

- Logo for UNSWPhoto Club

- Logo for Allworth Group

- Logo for John Lum & Associates

- Logo for Cupcakes by M

][ W E B S I T E ][

- Clarzzique.com (Portfolio)

- Website for Bayside Photography

- Website for Cupcakes by M

- Web layout (wordpress etc.) for UNSWPhoto Club

][ P H O T O G R A P H Y ][

- Mago 2nd issue front cover & magazine spread

- Bridal shoot for Blue Lotus Make Up

- Nutrisoy Manufacturing processes shoot

- Nutrisoy Product Shoot

- Nutrisoy 25th yr Anniversary Dinner

Rebels, Radicals and Renegades

After a few stressful weeks of assessments and studying for final exams, I’m glad I’ve made it through without ‘giving up’ – and handing assessments late etc. To put it in perspective, I had about 4 things due/happening within the stuvac week/1st week of exams! An essay worth 50%, a video production worth 40%, 2 exams (30%/25%).. I’m not so sure if I’ve really put enough effort into preparing for each of those… but I’m happy with a pass!  

So this is the last of the whole ‘Rebels, Radicals and Renegades’ – concept we were focusing on for MDCM2002 Media Production. Overall, it was an interesting concept to work with especially that I learnt a new meaning of ‘Rebel’.. all these years I’ve always thought of rebel being someone thats simply ‘bad’… I didn’t think someone good can be a rebel; but it makes sense now that I think of it… if people do something against the rules in order for a good change… then the process is rebellious but the final result is …great? 

To be honest, video making isn’t my thing – I guess anything with motion isn’t my thing; simply because I don’t have skills in putting together a decent storyline of some sort… (though animation I don’t really mind), other than that.. it’s just way time taking! – explains why I’m not doing video next 2-3 semesters. However, after doing the final video production I was impressed that I managed to get something ‘decent’ together; and convinced myself that video is something I’d like to do – in my spare time. I think, being an introvert, it takes a lot to get an interviewee etc.

But yeah… after seeing other people’s I reckon they did a way better job! I kind of regret leaving it to the last minute – because I had to get ahead with other assessments, and assumed that it won’t take that long to put together – I was wrong! —-

Anyhow, I interviewed my sister – simply because I was more interested in interviewing a creative rebel (haha), and she is, for her age – she’s been reflecting her emotions through her artwork, and as an older sister I admire her (and envious of) what she does! Without saying more; I’ll let you guys watch and see for yourself

P.S. My css web layout made it into the finals! basically the top 6 – which will be used as a layout for the final site! I truly didn’t expect it; simply because I felt there were 6 other stronger designs than mine – though I’m a little disappointed/surprised that the ones I really liked didn’t make it to the top – I spose we just have differing tastes aye? 

Here’s the final site/page!

(Progress 04) CSS; + 2 mock ups

I stayed up till 3:30am working on these two… insane? i know.. i think its just me and design.. we are inseperable haha… you hardly hear of me staying up past 1am working on other assignments!! *shh*

Here’s the 1st one to refresh your memory;

(Version 1)

(Version 2)

i love; the textured header, and the random yellow swirlies behind the R.. (haha). the menu – when you hover over it, it will pop up a yellow speech bubble.. otherwise.. yeh the weird red thing.

(Version 3)

i love the cleanliness of this layout! the white background.. with the COLOURS.

Overall I’m not sure if these are ‘rebel’ enough. What do you think?

To be honest, I really hate the thought of having to include that longgg list of links on the side. I think I’m going to include one of those *click for links* drop down menus (not the one in a box, but it just appears). I hope that’s okay? and it’ll generate itself somehow…

So I feel I’ve done a few -decent- mock ups; i’m fairly satisfied… and now i’m stuck on which one i should do!

Which is most ‘rebellious’ to you??

Anything you would change?

Anything bugging you?

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At this rate I’m quite happy.. atleast I have a guide/idea to what I’m coding!!

Please leave your comments/votes =)

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(Progress 02) CSS; mock design 1

why hello again!

Friday was my day off.. so I thought I’d whip up a mock design on photoshop, using the previous ‘koi’ colour palette. This is what I came up with;

version 2 – is just minus the old man/figure.. i thought it’ll look more ‘simple’. well obviously if i was to use version 1 – i would probably get more decent rebel-like images! i quite like the speech bubble though

why the ‘split-half’ design? don’t know.. i think its a different approach other than the obvious narrow column look, also i love to create an obvious contrast between the brown and the blue. The navigation – the orange button is the effect when you hover on to it , also the list of #rebels will be orange when hovered over.

that is only my 1 design.. i’d really like to get another 2 or so designs up and choose from the 3.. and try work it! but so far.. what do you think of this layout? what would you change? fonts ok? version 1 or 2? etc.etc. i love the hint of orange…

(Progress 01) CSS; colour palettes

Honestly, I’ve been craving to blog, but every-time I look at my blog I get turned off by the colours haha.. criticizing my own design? I hope I won’t have trouble satisfying myself; in terms of needing a ‘change’ every so-often. So to keep the blogging mood up, I’ve returned to one of my favourite pre-made wordpress layouts (until I find time to make a brand-new layout!). I’m a fan of simplicity these days. As much as I’d love to produce a simple piece myself – I’m not sure if I would end up achieving so for the upcoming CSS for MDCM2002.

I feel that, if I blogged about my progress; it will help me see my ideas, inspirations clearer – and being able to put them together. So I’ve finally started just 2 days ago on the CSS site. As a requirement for myself, I love to go through an inspirational-search and put together a folder of things that inspire me.

Colour Palettes

Firstly, I needed a colour palette to work with; (it was the easiest thing to do on a late late night, compared to going through tonnes of websites for ideas)

I had a folder of around 30 favourites.. which I have managed to narrow down to 3..

Looking at these for the #th time, I’m slowly leaning towards the last two; I just have to think about how I can work those colours well with the idea of ‘Rebel’. Did you notice the common element between the above.. = the browns? I don’t know, when I think of Rebel.. I get brown.. and dull colours. Initially I was looking at dull tones of blue, until I realize that would look too boring! I love to have the slightest hint of contrast atleast hence the orange, and the pinks.

Existing website Inspirations

Here are some websites I came across during my search; why I like them? Perhaps just simple elements of it – its textures, colours, layout, or maybe how it works i.e. using page anchors (first example).

minimalistic; love the menu placement, and use of page anchors.

a suttle 3 column layout

love the layout of the collage; how it takes up a top portion of the page + menu

i love the whole; post-it notes, paper clip theme and especially the background he used here

love a simple texture

water colour effect + the menu.. (sketches)

That is all for now It is rather late.. but hope I’ll get some ‘sketches’ done .. and then the mock up site to come!

has risen from the dead

why Hello! fellow net-lings.

I hope you have not forgotten about my, more so my blog’s existence since I’ve disappeared almost off the face of this blogosphere.

To make a short story simple; I was capped 10 days early, and lived under a rock during most of that time.. until just midnight last night .. ADSL2+ internet came back again! Darn Aussie internet and unreliability. I am often secretly jealous of them Americans, Canadians and they’re terrabyte or even unlimited internet packages! Not forgetting to mention the T1 speed! *cringes*

Any how, just a quick sum up of what I’ve been doing  – while away from the internet. I enjoyed going to uni during the last week and a half because of free internet connection! woot! Also, occupied myself for several weekends with photoshoots!

Tereza K

Nicole S

And completed the first MDCM2002 Video assignment

To be honest, not a fan of Video regardless how awesome making a video sounds… (i love Wongfu). I think it’s just the interviewing ‘strangers’ is a lil’off putting! However it’s a good ‘taste-test’ for the final assignment

WordPress theme; Achieved

I’ve spent the last 2-3 days offline during ‘peak hours’ because we only have less than 120mb left of our monthy bandwith until March 12th. So I initiated the idea so that over the weekend we will still have fast internet during the day and after midnight. Not sure if really is a great idea – but so far, I’m surprised I managed to survive offline for 12hours! It just meant going out and possibly doing the irregular chores.

So I spent one online session, gathering info on how to make my own wordpress theme. Following the tutorial on Web Designer Wall (I loveee that site!) The coding itself, didn’t take too long.. heh about an hour and a bit. What took the most time was coming up with the design on the spot; although I followed the layout of the default theme.. For the first time I’ve managed to do a mock version of a theme on photoshop – with layers all neatly arranged; subfolders within folders etc.

In a way, it is a good practice; for a persion who just keeps adding layers without renaming them – I think thats the next approach for me.

Overall, it wasn’t too hard once you manage to understand the code abit more. I’ve been frustrated about php for years – and wonder how I’ll manage to learn it! I guess through doing these little things will give me a better understanding CSS + PHP! I’m kind of loving the ability of making these themes… perhaps I should find time to do more – just for fun! Who knows, maybe I’ll even start a Resources section for my upcoming site on Clarzzique.com !

In Bloom (a quick title on the spot), was inspired by a colour pallette (in previous post), it reminded me I had once taken a photo and processed it with the same colour tones. Hence I decided to reuse it as my banner. Come to think of it, its Autumn! This feels like a transition from Winter – Spring. So really, I should be coming up with an Autumn theme, bringing out those warm browns.

About the UNSW Net Literacy Project

I think I’ve finally managed to hook everything up, the twitter, diigo etc. Twitter’s fun! I need more friends though Add me: clarzzy

I’m hopping this blog post would appear on the newsouthblogs page = successful! I’m liking the sense of networking with other students doing the same course; through reading blogs I feel that you can better understand the other person. Facebook is great – but it really doesn’t say much about the person and what they are in to. Such as the; interests section probably only gets updated once and never touched again.

Well, Uni has resumed – although luckily for me I start on Tuesday arvo; so I’ve still got the day to ‘bum’ around Maybe after the first week; people will start getting into this netlit project! Exciting! Can’t wait to see you all on the blogosphere