Cincinnati Art Museum

This project was the final project for Graphic Design III, my junior year at MSU. It contains original photography, shot at 5:00 AM while laying in the dewey grass of my front yard. It also has been completely reworked now that I have graduated and learned a bit more about layout for print. In fact, if I had more time, I would add much more white space. I do feel the text needs more room to breathe. We actually completed a physical mockup of this project as well.

Graphic Design, Photography, Print Design

THE ASSIGNMENT: To create a stylish, attention grabbing annual report worthy of the stock holders from the Cincinnati Art Museum. Must incorporate our own original photography.

THE CHALLENGE: How to incorporate my original photos cohesively with fine art and professional photos - all the while presenting a legible, memorable, eye-catching, yet accurate interpretation of this year's accomplishments, accessions, acquisitions, etc. In other words, take a plethora of disparate information and mold it into a palatable format for the masses.

THE SOLUTION: Once I settled on a 9-color scheme consisting of 3 blues, 3 greens, and 3 red/oranges, I decided to use original photos of my own, dew-covered lawn at dawn to accent and highlight their collections - while also using a series of color bars to assist in layout and hierarchy.

Museum and sponsor logos, as well as, all data and figures were provided by our instructor. The rest was a free-for-all.