FINAL PROJECT - THE FISH LIBRARY

Icon Redesign: The Final Product

Skype is a popular and revolutionary video chat system with a memorable image and iconic sounds. The little blue 'S' icon is recognizable to many, and a charmingly simple design. However, to people who have never used the application, its doesn't quite convey 'video chat system'. In my non-professional opinion, if some small changes were made to this logo, it would make the icon more clear to first time Skype users and curious icon clickers.

To try and convey the program's purpose better, I mimicked the look of an old fashioned phone. The two phone speaker/mic pieces are connected through the S, to show that this program is a chat system. The corded phone may be old fashion, however it is easily recognizable, which makes it effective in making a point.

I wanted to do another design, as suggested by the professor, that featured the S as the connecting point of the two nubs on the Skype icon. However, my computer's general incompatibility with Illustrator made making even this simple first design near impossible. There is so much more I wanted to do with this design, let alone an entire second icon that just didn't happen (its also a huge contributor as to why this one assignment is so late, however its no excuse). I will be sure to make use of the school's computers for future Illustrator projects.

Ugh.

Business Plan: Third Eye Tea

Third Eye Tea is a small chain of shops specializing in herbal tea. We sell healthful caffeine free tea blends made with organic locally grown herbs and fruits, and select few tea brewing accessories. We plan to open in malls and small shopping centers to compete with Teavanna, and to attract health conscious, young adult customers. We wish to have an earthy, but trendy, image and to have a meditative feel to our shops.

Third Eye Tea is going to need a logo that incorporates the third eye, but without it being creepy. The logo should match the relaxing feel of the store, and should also incorporate our product: tea. An earthy color scheme should be used in the logos and fonts.

Skype is a popular and revolutionary video chat system with a memorable image and iconic sounds. The little blue 'S' icon is recognizable to many, and a charmingly simple design. However, to people who have never used the application, its doesn't quite convey 'video chat system'. In my non-professional opinion, if some small changes were made to this logo, it would make the icon more clear to first time Skype users and curious icon clickers.

WERE-RAT!!!!

You would think that by 2033 B-Movies would be out dated.

Movie Poster- The Idea

For our upcoming move poster assignment, I am creating a poster for the B-movie horror flick, WERERAT. The protagonist, a college student majoring in environmental studies, enters the sewers of New York City to research the increase in rat populations. While gathering information she is bitten by one of the sewer rats and transforms into the fearsome Wererat! The scientist-turned-monster must continue her research into this mutating rat colony and uncover a cure for her ailment while fighting her Wererat urges. Can she uncover the mystery? Can she cure her horrific condition? Can she push the secret environmentalist agenda of the movie without it being as bad as Birdemic? (Probaby not, but thats why I'm not a director) Watch the movie to find out! Coming to theaters in 2016.

Functional/Non-Functional Product Project

Non-Fucntional: The Baby Ball!

Perfect for babies just learning to craw, the Baby Ball allows your child hours of safe exercise on any hard surface! The hard plastic bubble keeps you baby free of the dirt, cuts, and bruises many toddlers fall victim too. It also keeps baby's hands and fingers off of expensive items and dangerous objects. The ball has a large, clip locking door on each end for easy access to the child, is well ventalated, and is made of highly durable acrylic.

Functional: WindGROW

The WindGROW city farming system helps bring fresh produce to the urban area. The large imitation wood box anchors securely underneath any window, and can hold up to one ton of soil. Unlike conventional window planters, WindGROW is large enough to grow large crops and root based vegetables, as well as house small breed trees. WindGROW's patented draining system keeps roots well oxygenated and holds water reserves for up to a week, ensuring large, healthy crops.