Graphic design.
Koʻolau Mountain Range
CREATIVE BRIEF
This piece is inspired by my home in Kaneʻohe. The photo of the Koʻolau Mountain Range was taken in a botanical garden. In Photoshop, it became a multilayered collage with added design elements such as the pink cherry blossom trees.
DESIGN REASONING
The self-expression of my home is all about color. Living on Oahu's East Shore, also known as Windward Oahu, brings many windy and rainy days. But it also brings clean air and the color green into your life, and this piece expresses it.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Space, texture, and color stand out. Space is the depth of field and the huge mountains compared to the smaller elements like the three little birds. You can also find texture in the leaves and clouds, plus color in everything except the text. I enjoy the contrast there.
Dr. King Comic
CREATIVE BRIEF
This multilayered collage features an original photo of the Martin Luther King Memorial in Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington. Sculptor, Lei Yixin, is credited for his work in this piece.
DESIGN REASONING
The great Dr. Martin Luther King image was placed on a comic-like composition to highlight the superhero figure.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Texture, typography, and color give the piece its comic-book feel.
Light Up Media
CREATIVE BRIEF
This multilayered collage began with a black canvas. It features brand imagery for Light Up Media, a marketing consulting company.
DESIGN REASONING
The image within each letter has a form of light to match the business’ name, Light Up Media. Everything has a form of light. Most prominently, the bed of stars in the background and foreground creates an immersive world with a three-dimensional appearance.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
The color of this piece was necessary to create the mood – light, and the off-centered typography injects movement into the design.