Abigail Good

In web we decided to explore the animation side of photoshop as an end of year experiment. The project was to use two photos, one that shows through the first when a mask layer is applied. Using the timeline feature you can create a timed sequence with type and a "peep hole" aspect with the mask. what pictures we used was up to us. I decided to do a picture of myself and the picture that would show through is a bunch of smaller pictures of things that are important to me.

I have finally finished my magazine. 1 front cover, 3 articles, 3 visuals, and 1 back cover. I did it. I am super proud of myself for all that I accomplished. I finally made something that represents not only my creativity, but also what I believe in. This project has also given me the confidence to know that I can start something from the sketches all the way to the final file, and have every single word and design come from me. I am so thankful that I trusted my gut and chose this as my final project. But most of all, I am glad that I learned that it is okay to use your experiences to influence your creative work.

This week is starting to pull everything together. I finished my graphic about technology and phones and got it laid out in InDesign. After figuring out the layout for the type, I will only need to type my last article, a graphic to go along with that, and a back cover. I chose a topic for my last article and that is "Expression". I wasn't to end my mini magazine with a whole section of it being devoted to loving yourself, and learning how to let your emotions out. Some graphics I was thinking of implementing is adding some scans of my own personal journals. I think this could go really cool or really cluttered. Ill figure it out I guess. I do know however what to do for my back cover. I want to have a picture of m jumping off of a wall with my arms up with really bold colors and then over the picture in bold type I want it to say "Finally Free". I think that will allow for a good story line throughout the whole thing. I am glad that I finally have my vision an...

This week I was really productive. I got a lot of things accomplished that started piecing my final product together. I finished one article titled "Screens", so now I only have one more big article to write, but I would like to design some fun graphics to spice up the information a little. Along with getting on article completed I was able to finish the cover and the first two pages of my magazine. I am super excited for all the knowledge I am learning about writing, and InDesign. By the end of this week I hope to have selected and started my last article topic, and put together a few more pages that include some graphics and "Screens". Next week is the final week and I am very pleased with where I am right now I just need to keep reaching my goals!

The second week of Freedom Magazine went a lot smoother. Since I had the photos from Ava, I finished my front cover. I think that the cover gives off exactly the vibe that I wanted: relaxed and simple. Aside from physical designing, I began to put some content together. I began with my introduction. Since the cover is so minimalistic in the type department, I wrote an intro about what the goal of the magazine is supposed to be and where my inspiration came from. This part was very emotional for me, but overall I am very pleased with how my magazine is coming together. Next week I hope to have at least one article completed and maybe any info

The first week of my senior project was spent sorting all my thoughts. I finally developed a rough sketch of all that I wanted to do. I wanted to create a magazine, called Freedom Magazine, that was designed and written by myself. The goal of this magazine is on mental health, and everything surrounding that topic. I struggled with what I wanted to do but I found some inspiration and decided on this topic which holds dear to my heart, plus I get to combine it with what I love: design. After I felt confident in my concept. I started with the front cover. I decided on a hand written font that say "Freedom" and a very sleek sans-serif font that says "Magazine" underneath. I found a stalk photo that I began to manipulate. I found out that I really just wanted a simple magazine front that focused on one image that had a very easy appeal on the eyes. Over Spring Break I had a photo shoot with Ava Yerkes to use for my cover. I got some great shots. Here are my favorites ...