graphic designhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/en-US2010-07-30T14:16:38ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Lower Hudson Fish Conservation Campaignhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/25/lower-hudson-fish-conservation-campaign.htmlkarran2010-01-26T03:33:37ZThe Lower Hudson Fish Conservation (LHFC) was organized to bring awareness to the dwindling population of fresh water fish that live in the Lower Hudson Valley. The Lower Hudson Valley stretches from mid-upstate New York through New Jersey and empties out into the Atlantic Ocean via New York City.

The Logo alludes to the mating of the striped bass who swim upstream to mate and return downstream.

Rock The Lower Hudson

Rock the Lower Hudson is an annual event that takes place under the Gerorge Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The aim of the event is to raise money and awareness of the fish situation in the Lower Hudson Valley.

The banner can be found in local businesses in both New York and New Jersey,

The handbill doubles as a donation guide as well as a map of the event with a timetable.

]]>Swordfish Throwing Dartshttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/25/swordfish-throwing-darts.htmlkarran2010-01-26T03:26:53ZIn an attempt to raise awareness of the dwindling worldwide swordfish population, the swordfish throwing darts product was born.

The physical properties of a swordfish was heavily taken into consideration in the inception of both the logo and the product design.

The logo combines the inspiration as well as the product due to the substitution of the “w” and the “o”.

]]>Ergonomics & Design Expositionhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/25/ergonomics-design-exposition.htmlkarran2010-01-26T03:15:31ZThe Ergonomics & Design Expo is a faux event that takes place annually at the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey. This year’s event focuses on technology, including wireless communication and form fitting designs. As the battery lives of these devices are getting longer, comfort has become as important and features.

The expo logo is entirely photographically inspired. Both text and image were photographed and then converted to graphics.

The event poster (18 in. x 24 in.) illustrates communication without actually being present. This is achieved by the use of both illustration and photography to create a narrative that sends a clear and dynamic message.

]]>Pablo Neruda Accordion Foldhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/25/pablo-neruda-accordion-fold.htmlkarran2010-01-26T03:09:55ZPablo Neruda’s poems are full of metaphors and vivid imagery and “Ode to a Pair of Socks” is no different. Expressive typography and strong, detailed silhouettes combined with carefully thought out and eye catching color made this accordion fold a dynamic piece of work.

This accordion fold (5 in x 45 in) includes original silhouettes and artwork to illustrate the poem accurately and dynamically.

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]]>Thinking Made Visualhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/24/thinking-made-visual.htmlkarran2010-01-25T02:41:08Z“Thinking made Visual” is a quote coined by designer Saul Bass. The quote embodies the mind set of young designers from the start of their education until graduation.

The Banner (30 in. x 40 in.) was hung all over the gallery in which the collective works of the students were displayed.

The postcard was distributed to VIP’s including the mayor of Newark, NJ and the many design luminaries of Rutgers University.

]]>The Hidden Arrow (a formal critique of the Federal Express identity)http://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/24/the-hidden-arrow-a-formal-critique-of-the-federal-express-id.htmlkarran2010-01-25T02:29:04ZThe Hidden Arrow is a book created based on an essay that explored and critiqued the formal aspects of the FedEx corporate identity system.

]]>Guyanese Currencyhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/24/guyanese-currency.htmlkarran2010-01-25T02:22:07ZThe Republic of Guyana (a South American nation) shares more of a history with the Caribbean islands rather than its neighboring nations. This is because of its rich colonial history. Guyana had two major colonial periods. One period when the Dutch claimed the land, and next when the British claimed it. After emancipation, Guyana is now enjoying their independence and establishing themselves as nation with an identity of their own.

Each denomination of notes (5 in x 2.5) represent a different time of leadership with the one hundred dollar note depicting the Dutch influences in architecture (back) and culture (front). The five hundred dollar note shows the influences of the British and the largest not, one thousand dollar note shows the progress the independent nation in architecture and culture.

(back/front)

]]>Giambattista Bodoni Typography Posterhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/24/giambattista-bodoni-typography-poster.htmlkarran2010-01-25T02:03:06ZGiambattista Bodoni, often called the father of modern typefaces, has influenced many present day typefaces and his creation, Bodoni, is still used today.

This poster (14 in x 19 in) includes original text about the creation and impact of the Bodoni typeface as well as the mastermind behind it.

]]>Newark Arts Excursionhttp://www.karran.tv/graphic-design/2010/1/24/newark-arts-excursion.htmlkarran2010-01-25T00:46:53ZEvery year, the city of Newark, New Jersey hosts its open gallery arts tour. The aim of this project was to create a hand flyer and a relating poster for the promotion for the event.

This project consists of a hand flyer (3.5 in x 8.5 in) and a poster (11 in x 14 in).

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